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    Intel Socket LGA 1200 Motherboards

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    Motherboards with the LGA 1200 socket support the "Comet Lake-S" processors (Intel Core 10th Gen.) as well as the 11th Core generation "Rocket Lake-S". Compared to the older 1151 socket, the LGA 1200 socket features additional power pins and supports the PCIe 4.0 standard. The physical dimensions of the socket remain unchanged, so CPU coolers for the 115X socket are also compatible with the LGA 1200 socket.

    Intel LGA 1200 Motherboards: PCIe 4.0 with Rocket Lake-S

    Both 400-series and 500-series chipset motherboards support PCIe 4.0. However, the PCIe 4.0 standard is only provided by the "Rocket Lake-S" processors (Intel Core 11th Gen.).

    The "Rocket Lake-S" CPUs also provide four additional CPU lanes, which are typically used to connect M.2 SSDs directly to the processor, bypassing the chipset.

    Note: The LGA 1200 socket has identical dimensions to the 115X socket. Therefore, CPU coolers for the 1150, 1151, 1155, and 1156 sockets are compatible with the LGA 1200 socket.
    FeatureDescription
    Socket Name LGA 1200
    Introduced 2020
    Compatible Processors Intel 10th Gen "Comet Lake-S" and 11th Gen "Rocket Lake-S" CPUs
    Power Pins Additional power pins compared to LGA 1151
    PCIe Support PCIe 3.0 (Comet Lake-S) and PCIe 4.0 (Rocket Lake-S)
    Memory Support DDR4
    M.2 SSD Support Direct CPU connection via additional CPU lanes in Rocket Lake-S processors
    Backward Compatibility CPU coolers compatible with LGA 1150, 1151, 1155, and 1156 sockets
    Chipsets 400-series and 500-series
    I/O Ports Support for USB 3.2, SATA 6G, and various other connectivity options based on motherboard manufacturer specs

    Features and Benefits of Intel LGA 1200 Chipsets

    Chipset PCIe Lanes USB Ports SATA Ports Multi-GPU Support Overclocking Support Special Features
    Z590 24 (PCIe 4.0 and 3.0) 10 x USB 3.2 Gen2, 10 x USB 3.2 Gen1 6 Yes (SLI and CrossFire) Yes PCIe 4.0 support, advanced overclocking
    H570 20 (PCIe 4.0 and 3.0) 8 x USB 3.2 Gen2, 14 x USB 2.0 6 No Yes (RAM only) Comprehensive connectivity options
    B560 12 (PCIe 4.0 and 3.0) 6 x USB 3.2 Gen2, 6 x USB 3.2 Gen1 6 Yes (CrossFire) Yes (RAM only) PCIe 4.0 support, budget-friendly
    H510 10 (PCIe 3.0) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1, 10 x USB 2.0 4 No No Basic features for budget builds
    W580 24 (PCIe 4.0 and 3.0) 10 x USB 3.2 Gen2, 14 x USB 2.0 6 Yes (SLI and CrossFire) Yes Workstation-grade features, robust performance
    H470 20 (PCIe 3.0) 8 x USB 3.2 Gen2, 14 x USB 2.0 6 No No Similar to B460 but with more PCIe lanes and USB ports
    B460 16 (PCIe 3.0) 6 x USB 3.2 Gen1, 12 x USB 2.0 6 Yes (CrossFire) No Good for future upgrades, budget-friendly
    H410 10 (PCIe 3.0) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1, 10 x USB 2.0 4 No No Basic features for entry-level builds
    Z490 24 (PCIe 3.0) 10 x USB 3.2 Gen2, 10 x USB 3.2 Gen1 6 Yes (SLI and CrossFire) Yes Advanced overclocking, PCIe 4.0 support with 11th Gen CPUs