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

ChipsetsProcessor SKU
Z490 / B460 / H410Core i7-10700K
Core i7-10700KF
Core i7-10700
Core i5-10600K
Core i5-10600KF
Core i5-10600
Core i5-10500
Core i5-10400
Core i3-10300
Core i3-10100F
Core i9-11900K
Core i7-11800K
Core i7-11700K
Core i5-11600K
Core i5-11500
Core i5-11400
Core i3-11300

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.

Also Read: How to choose the right motherboard for your PC build

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

ChipsetsProcessor SKU
Z590 / B560 / H510Core i7-10700K
Core i7-10700KF
Core i7-10700
Core i5-10600K
Core i5-10600KF
Core i5-10600
Core i5-10500
Core i5-10400
Core i3-10300
Core i3-10100F
Core i9-11900K
Core i7-11800K
Core i7-11700K
Core i5-11600K
Core i5-11500
Core i5-11400
Core i3-11300

Also Read: A Guide to the Most Common Motherboard Form Factors

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

ChipsetsProcessors SKU
Z690/ B660 / H610Core i9-12900
Core i9-12900F
Core i9-12900KS
Core i9-12900K
Core i9-12900KF
Core i7-12700
Core i7-12700F
Core i7-12700K
Core i7-12700KF
Core i5-12600K
Core i5-12600KF
Core i5-12500
Core i5-12400
Core i5-12400F
Core i3-12100
Core i3-12100F
Core i9-13900
Core i9-13900F
Core i9-13900KS
Core i9-13900K
Core i9-13900KF
Core i7-13700
Core i7-13700F
Core i7-13700K
Core i7-13700KF
Core i5-13600K
Core i5-13600KF
Core i5-13500
Core i5-13400
Core i3-13100
Core i9-14900K
Core i9-14900KF
Core i9-14900KS
Core i9-14900F
Core i9-14900
Core i7-14700
Core i7-14700F
Core i7-14700K
Core i7-14700KF
Core i5-14600K
Core i5-14600KF
Core i5-14500
Core i5-14400
Core i5-14400F
Core i3-14100
Core i3-14100F

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.

Also read: 6 Essential Features to Consider Before Buying Motherboard

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

ChipsetsProcessors SKU
Z790/ B760 / H770Core i9-12900
Core i9-12900F
Core i9-12900KS
Core i9-12900K
Core i9-12900KF
Core i7-12700
Core i7-12700F
Core i7-12700K
Core i7-12700KF
Core i5-12600K
Core i5-12600KF
Core i5-12500
Core i5-12400
Core i5-12400F
Core i3-12100
Core i3-12100F
Core i9-13900
Core i9-13900F
Core i9-13900KS
Core i9-13900K
Core i9-13900KF
Core i7-13700
Core i7-13700F
Core i7-13700K
Core i7-13700KF
Core i5-13600K
Core i5-13600KF
Core i5-13500
Core i5-13400
Core i3-13100
Core i9-14900K
Core i9-14900KF
Core i9-14900KS
Core i9-14900F
Core i9-14900
Core i7-14700
Core i7-14700F
Core i7-14700K
Core i7-14700KF
Core i5-14600K
Core i5-14600KF
Core i5-14500
Core i5-14400
Core i5-14400F
Core i3-14100
Core i3-14100F

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

ChipsetsProcessor SKU
X470 / B450Ryzen 3 3200G
Ryzen 3 3300X
Ryzen 5 3500
Ryzen 5 3500X
Ryzen 5 3600
Ryzen 5 3600X
Ryzen 7 3700X
Ryzen 7 3800XT
Ryzen 9 3900X
Ryzen 5 5500
Ryzen 5 5600
Ryzen 5 5600X
Ryzen 7 5700
Ryzen 7 5700X
Ryzen 7 5800X
Ryzen 7 5700G
Ryzen 7 5700X3D
Ryzen 7 5800X3D
Ryzen 9 5900X

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

ChipsetsProcessor SKU
X470 / B450Ryzen 3 3200G
Ryzen 3 3300X
Ryzen 5 3500
Ryzen 5 3500X
Ryzen 5 3600
Ryzen 5 3600X
Ryzen 7 3700X
Ryzen 7 3800XT
Ryzen 9 3900X
Ryzen 5 5500
Ryzen 5 5600
Ryzen 5 5600X
Ryzen 7 5700
Ryzen 7 5700X
Ryzen 7 5800X
Ryzen 7 5700G
Ryzen 7 5700X3D
Ryzen 7 5800X3D
Ryzen 9 5900X

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

ChipsetsProcessor SKU
X570 / B550 / A520Ryzen 3 3200G
Ryzen 3 3300X
Ryzen 5 3500
Ryzen 5 3500X
Ryzen 5 3600
Ryzen 5 3600X
Ryzen 7 3700X
Ryzen 7 3800XT
Ryzen 9 3900X
Ryzen 5 5500
Ryzen 5 5600
Ryzen 5 5600X
Ryzen 7 5700
Ryzen 7 5700X
Ryzen 7 5800X
Ryzen 7 5700G
Ryzen 7 5700X3D
Ryzen 7 5800X3D
Ryzen 9 5900X

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

ChipsetsProcessor SKU
X670 / X670E / B650 / B650E / A520Ryzen 5 7600
Ryzen 5 7600X
Ryzen 7 7700
Ryzen 7 7700X
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Ryzen 9 7900
Ryzen 9 7900X
Ryzen 9 7900X3D
Ryzen 9 7950X
Ryzen 9 7950X3D

Also Read: Best AM5 Motherboards for Ryzen 7000 Series Processors

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!

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