Here’s a comprehensive compatibility table for Intel and AMD processors with their respective compatible motherboard chipsets and sockets:
| Processor Brand | Processor Series | Socket | Compatible Chipsets | Examples of Compatible Motherboards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel | Intel Core 12th Gen (Alder Lake) | LGA 1700 | Z690, B660, H670, H610 | ASUS ROG Strix Z690-E, MSI Pro B660M |
| Intel Core 13th Gen (Raptor Lake) | LGA 1700 | Z790, B760, H770, (backward compatible with Z690 series) | Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Elite, ASRock B760 Pro RS | |
| Intel Core 10th/11th Gen | LGA 1200 | Z490, Z590, B460, B560, H470, H510 | MSI MPG Z590 Gaming Carbon, ASUS Prime H510M-K | |
| Intel Core 8th/9th Gen | LGA 1151 | Z390, B365, H370, H310 | Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Master, ASUS TUF B365M-Plus Gaming | |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen 7000 Series (Zen 4) | AM5 | X670, B650, A620 | ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E, MSI MPG B650 Edge WiFi |
| AMD Ryzen 5000/3000 Series (Zen 3/2) | AM4 | X570, B550, A520, (Older: B450, X470 with BIOS updates) | MSI B550 Tomahawk, ASUS TUF X570-Plus WiFi | |
| AMD Ryzen 2000 Series (Zen+) | AM4 | X470, B450, X370, B350, A320 | ASRock X470 Taichi, ASUS Prime B450M-A | |
| AMD Ryzen 1000 Series (Zen) | AM4 | X370, B350, A320 | MSI X370 Gaming Pro Carbon, Gigabyte AB350M-DS3H | |
| AMD Ryzen Threadripper (High-End Desktop CPUs) | sTRX4 | TRX40 | ASUS ROG Zenith II Extreme Alpha, MSI Creator TRX40 |
Notes:
- BIOS Updates:
- Some motherboards, especially older ones, require a BIOS update to support newer processors. For example, AMD’s AM4 motherboards from the B450 or X470 series may need an update to support Ryzen 5000 CPUs.
- Check with the motherboard manufacturer for the latest BIOS updates.
- Backward Compatibility:
- Intel’s LGA 1700 supports both 12th Gen and 13th Gen processors, depending on the chipset and BIOS version.
- AMD’s AM4 socket offers excellent backward compatibility, but certain chipset features may be limited when using older boards with newer CPUs.
- Overclocking Support:
- Intel’s “Z-series” chipsets (e.g., Z690, Z790) and AMD’s “X-series” chipsets (e.g., X570, X670) are designed for overclocking.
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