Intel's first socketed microprocessors came in a dual in-line package (DIP) with 40 connectors. The i486 used a variety of sockets, but the most popular had 237 contacts. AMD's "Socket A" for the ...

However, when counting the pins, you will realize that the 2011, 2011-1 and 2011-3 actually have different pin counts. As far as I understand, all these sockets fit physically with the CPUs, i.e. you ...

Rumor mill: AMD's next-gen AM6 CPU socket will reportedly have 2,100 pins, a 22-percent increase over the 1,718 pins in AM5. However, despite the increased pin count, the two sockets are said to be ...

Did you know, there was a CPU socket that accepted both Intel and AMD chips? Released in March 1994, Socket 5 was primarily designed for second-gen Intel P5 Pentium processors. However, it was also ...

AMD‘s Threadripper CPUs are now officially on their way. However, due to its massive CPU size, many are wondering what CPU cooler options are available for it. Unlike the Ryzen AM4 which uses a ...

With this CPU buying guide, you'll be a more knowledgeable buyer as you will learn which specifications are the most important to look at and which ones aren't. So without further ado, read on. If you ...