Motherboard Chipset Lists and CPU Compatibility

Last Updated on July 12, 2024 by Nahush Gowda

Building a PC can be exciting, but ensuring compatibility between components is crucial. One key aspect is the motherboard chipset and its compatibility with your chosen CPU.

If you are new to PC building, this might get quite confusing as there are many different chipsets to choose from. This blog post will be your guide through the modern chipsets for AMD Ryzen 3000 series and above, and Intel 10th gen processors and beyond.

You can look up this guide to understand what processors are compatible with which chipsets or vice-versa.

Intel Chipsets

The latest from the Intel line of desktop processors are Intel 14th-gen or Intel Raptor Lake processors. We will list the chipsets starting from Intel 10th-gen until the 14th-gen to cover most of the available processors in the market.

These are the Intel 400 series of motherboards that were launched alongside Intel 10th-generation processors.

1. Z490 (LGA 1200 socket)
2. B460 (LGA 1200 socket)
3. H410 (LGA1200 socket)

CPU compatibility list

Note: While these chipsets are compatible with the 11th-generation processors, check with the motherboard manufacturer whether the boards have updated BIOS to support 11th-generation processors.

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These are the Intel 500 series of motherboards launched alongside Intel 11th-generation processors.

1. Z590 (LGA 1200 socket)
2. B560 (LGA 1200 socket)
3. H510 (LGA1200 socket)

CPU compatibility list

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These are the Intel 600 series of motherboards launched alongside Intel 12th-generation processors. Starting with this generation, Intel kickstarted the support for DDR5 memory.

Although, you have to choose the motherboard with either DDR4 or DDR5 memory. Motherboards with DDR5 support are more expensive but DDR5 memory offers a performance advantage in gaming and other memory-intensive workloads like Blender.

1. Z690 (LGA 1700 socket)
2. B660 (LGA 1700 socket)
3. H610 (LGA1700 socket)

CPU compatibility list

Note: Check for the BIOS update for 14th-gen processors with these chipsets. Since they were released alongside 12th-gen processors, they need updated BIOS for forward compatibility with 13th and 14th-gen processors.

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These are the Intel 700 series of motherboards launched alongside Intel 12th-generation processors.

1. Z790 (LGA 1700 socket)
2. B760 (LGA 1700 socket)
3. H770 (LGA1700 socket)

CPU compatibility list

Note: If you are opting for a 14th-gen processor, getting a 700 series chipset motherboard is recommended to avoid any issues.

AMD Chipsets

The latest from the AMD line of desktop processors are the Ryzen 7000 series or Zen 4 processors. We will list the chipsets starting from the Ryzen 3000 series until the Ryzen 7000 series to cover most of the available processors in the market.

These are the AMD 400 series of motherboards that were launched alongside Zen 2 (Ryzen 3000 series) processors.

1. X470 (AM4 socket)
2. B460 (AM4 socket)

CPU compatibility list

Note: Check if the B450/X470 motherboard you choose has forward compatibility with the Ryzen 5000 series.

These are the AMD 400 series of motherboards that were launched alongside Zen 2 (Ryzen 3000 series) processors.

1. X470 (AM4 socket)
2. B450 (AM4 socket)

CPU compatibility list

These are the AMD 500 series of motherboards that were launched alongside Zen 3 (Ryzen 5000 series) processors.

1. X570 (AM4 socket)
2. B550 (AM4 socket)
3. A520 (AM4 socket)

CPU compatibility list

These are the AMD 500 series of motherboards that were launched alongside Zen 4 (Ryzen 7000 series) processors. Starting from this series, AMD will only support DDR5 memory.

1. X670 (AM5 socket)
2. X670E (AM5 socket)
3. B650 (AM5 socket)
4. B650E (AM5 socket)
5. A620/A620A (AM5 socket)

CPU compatibility list

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Conclusion

By understanding motherboard chipsets and CPU compatibility, you can make informed decisions when building your PC. Remember, this blog is a starting point. Always refer to the manufacturer’s website for the latest information on specific chipsets and their compatible CPUs.

Happy building!