# LGA 1151

> CPU socket type by Intel

**Wikidata**: [Q16939146](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16939146)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGA_1151)  
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## Summary
LGA 1151 is a CPU socket type designed by Intel for its desktop and server processors. It succeeded the LGA 1150 socket and was later replaced by LGA 1200. The socket is compatible with Intel's 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th generation Core processors.

## Key Facts
- **Manufacturer**: Intel  
- **Predecessor**: LGA 1150  
- **Successor**: LGA 1200  
- **Aliases**: Socket H4, FCLGA1151, LGA1151, Socket 1151  
- **Subclass of**: CPU socket  
- **Compatible Chipsets**: Includes Intel Z390 and others  
- **Image**: [Socket 1151 closed view](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Socket_1151_closed_01.jpg)  
- **Wikidata Description**: CPU socket type by Intel  

## FAQs
### Q: What processors are compatible with LGA 1151?  
A: LGA 1151 supports Intel's 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th generation Core processors, including Skylake, Kaby Lake, Coffee Lake, and others.  

### Q: What replaced LGA 1151?  
A: LGA 1151 was succeeded by LGA 1200, which introduced support for Intel's 10th and 11th generation Core processors.  

### Q: What is the difference between LGA 1151 and LGA 1150?  
A: LGA 1151 added support for newer Intel processors and DDR4 memory, while LGA 1150 was limited to older generations and DDR3.  

## Why It Matters  
LGA 1151 played a critical role in Intel's processor lineup, bridging the transition between older architectures and newer, more efficient designs. It enabled support for DDR4 memory, improved power efficiency, and higher core counts in consumer and server CPUs. The socket's compatibility with multiple processor generations made it a versatile choice for PC builders and OEMs. Its eventual replacement by LGA 1200 marked Intel's shift toward further advancements in performance and connectivity.  

## Notable For  
- **Multi-Generation Support**: Compatible with four generations of Intel Core processors.  
- **DDR4 Memory**: Introduced support for faster DDR4 RAM.  
- **Widespread Adoption**: Used in both consumer and server-grade systems.  

## Body  
### Technical Specifications  
- **Socket Type**: Land Grid Array (LGA)  
- **Pin Count**: 1151  
- **Memory Support**: DDR4 (and DDR3L in some variants)  

### Compatibility  
- **Processors**:  
  - 6th Gen (Skylake)  
  - 7th Gen (Kaby Lake)  
  - 8th Gen (Coffee Lake)  
  - 9th Gen (Coffee Lake Refresh)  
- **Chipsets**: Intel Z390, H370, B360, and others  

### Evolution  
- **Preceded by**: LGA 1150 (2013)  
- **Succeeded by**: LGA 1200 (2020)  

### Variants  
- **Standard LGA 1151**: For consumer desktop CPUs.  
- **LGA 1151-v2**: Modified version for 8th and 9th Gen processors.