Sockets differ in the number of CPU pins that they can hold. Modern CPU chips transfer 32 or 64 bits of data billions of times per second to the computer's memory, graphics system, storage and ...

The socket is one of the important parts of the design during the development of a computer. Most components, including the processor, are serviceable or upgradeable.

When building or upgrading your computer, knowing what CPU socket you have is very important. Here's everything you need to know about Intel's LGA CPU sockets.