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Intel was founded in 1968, in California, USA. Since then, they have been one of the main contributors to the advances made in the PC market, including CPUs. Intel processors come in a range of models that cater to any use, from entry-level gaming to professional workloads. The Intel Core Series is aimed at the consumer market and the Intel Xeon Series is focused on servers and workstations. These CPUs are organised by generations and performance tier, such as 14th Gen Raptor Lake-S and Core i7. Each features a different number of cores which can operate at a range of speeds. Thanks to these options, Intel processors are ideal to meet any demand, whether you're building a gaming PC or a professional workstation.
Intel has been utilising a Land Grid Array (LGA) socket for many of their processors, dating back to at least the Pentium 4. LGA sockets feature a series of connection pads (Lands) on the processor, set out in a grid pattern. These then connect to the pins on a motherboard. The number of pins and pads is denoted by the socket number, for example LGA 1700 has 1700 pins, and have generally increased over time as processors have become more powerful.
When choosing an Intel CPU, you need to ensure that you pair it with a compatible motherboard. The following list details Intel’s most common sockets:
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Not all Intel processors feature integrated graphics. Check the Intel website to discover whether your processor does.
Windows 11 is compatible with any Intel processor that is 8th Gen or higher. What’s more, Windows 11 is compatible with Intel Thread Director, meaning that it will be able to fully harness the hybrid architecture of 12th, 13th, and 14th Gen Intel processors.
To install an Intel CPU simply follow these steps:
If you’d like a more detailed guide on installing a CPU, you can check out our Overclockers UK Academy Guide.
Some Intel processors can be used with older sockets. For example, you can utilise an Intel Core i9 14600K with a motherboard you had for an Intel Core i7 13700KF. To confirm whether a processor is compatible with your motherboard, check the manufacturer’s website for details.
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