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SK0-003 · Question #820

Which of the following processors are supported by LGA 1155 sockets? (Select TWO).

The correct answer is C. i5-2400 series E. Xeon E3 series. The LGA 1155 socket supports Intel's second and third generation Core processors (Sandy Bridge and Ivy Bridge microarchitectures) and compatible Xeon E3 series processors.

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Question

Which of the following processors are supported by LGA 1155 sockets? (Select TWO).

Options

  • Ai3-500 series
  • Bi7-800 series
  • Ci5-2400 series
  • DPentium 6000 series
  • EXeon E3 series

How the community answered

(59 responses)
  • A
    3% (2)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    90% (53)
  • D
    5% (3)

Why each option

The LGA 1155 socket supports Intel's second and third generation Core processors (Sandy Bridge and Ivy Bridge microarchitectures) and compatible Xeon E3 series processors.

Ai3-500 series

The Intel Core i3-500 series processors are part of the first generation Intel Core family (Clarkdale) and are designed for the LGA 1156 socket, not LGA 1155.

Bi7-800 series

The Intel Core i7-800 series processors belong to the first generation Intel Core family (Lynnfield) and use the LGA 1156 socket, not LGA 1155.

Ci5-2400 seriesCorrect

The Intel Core i5-2400 series processors are based on the Sandy Bridge microarchitecture, which represents Intel's second generation of Core processors and are fully compatible with the LGA 1155 socket.

DPentium 6000 series

Pentium 6000 series processors are not a standard designation for LGA 1155 compatibility; while some Pentium processors are LGA 1155, they are typically identified by a 'G' series (e.g., G620, G850) rather than a '6000 series' number in this context.

EXeon E3 seriesCorrect

Many Intel Xeon E3 series processors, specifically those built on the Sandy Bridge and Ivy Bridge architectures for single-socket workstations and entry-level servers, are designed to utilize the LGA 1155 socket.

Concept tested: Processor generations and socket compatibility

Source: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000005708/processors.html

Topics

#Processor compatibility#CPU socket#LGA1155#Intel Core i series#Xeon

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