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LGA1700

Intel's desktop CPU socket for 12th-14th gen Core; chip, board, and cooler must all match it.

LGA1700 The Intel desktop socket with 1700 pins for 12th-, 13th- and 14th-gen Core CPUs; the chip, motherboard and cooler must all be LGA1700. An LGA1700 CPU needs an LGA1700 board Compatible LGA1700 CPU LGA1700 socket Incompatible LGA1700 CPU Older socket 1700 pins, for 12th-, 13th- and 14th-gen Core Cooler must list LGA1700 support too

The Intel desktop CPU socket used by 12th-, 13th- and 14th-generation Core processors. The name reflects its 1700 contact pins, which is also why it's physically incompatible with earlier and later Intel sockets — an LGA1700 chip needs an LGA1700 motherboard. Beyond the CPU, the socket determines cooler fit, since heatsinks and AIO brackets are sold per socket (an older cooler may need an LGA1700 mounting kit).

Concrete example

a 13th-gen Core CPU won't fit a board made for the previous-generation socket.

What it means when you're buying

match the CPU and motherboard to the same socket, and check that any cooler you reuse or buy lists LGA1700 support so you don't end up needing an extra mounting bracket on build day.

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