Intel processor platform

Processors for LGA1151

Explore 93 processors recorded for the LGA1151 platform and compare their generations, core counts and performance results in one place. Use this index to understand the available upgrade range before checking board-level support for a specific CPU.

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Selection guide

Choosing a CPU for LGA1151

This LGA1151 page groups 93 processors recorded for the platform. Use the performance ranking to find strong candidates, then verify chipset, BIOS revision, power limits and memory support on the motherboard support page before buying; a matching socket name alone does not guarantee full compatibility.

1 brands 2–8 cores 5,564 average CPU Mark 25.00–95.00 W TDP

Motherboard support

Confirm that the exact board model, chipset and BIOS revision support the chosen LGA1151 processor.

Power and cooling

Check real board power limits, VRM capability and cooler capacity rather than relying on TDP alone.

Upgrade value

Compare the cost of the fastest sensible same-platform CPU with moving to a newer board and memory platform.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the LGA1151 socket?

It is the mechanical and electrical interface between a processor and motherboard. This page groups CPUs recorded by CPULoom for the LGA1151 platform.

Will every LGA1151 CPU work in any motherboard with that socket?

Not necessarily. Chipset, BIOS revision, processor-generation support and board power limits can differ, so check the motherboard manufacturer’s official CPU support list.

What is the best CPU for LGA1151?

The performance ranking highlights the highest stored CPU Mark results, but the best choice also depends on workload, budget, motherboard capability, cooling and power use.

Can I change CPU socket without replacing the motherboard?

Usually not. The socket is part of the motherboard, so moving to another socket requires a compatible board and may also require different memory or cooling hardware.

This summary is calculated from processor records linked to the category. Performance results are broad comparison indicators and can vary with system, power and cooling. Latest data update:

Processor catalog

LGA1151

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25CPUIntel Core i3-9100E @ 3.10GHzIntel UHD Graphics 630Cores / threads4 / 4Clock3.1–3.7 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark6,52926CPUIntel Xeon E3-1268L v5 @ 2.40GHzIntel HD Graphics P530Cores / threads4 / 8Clock2.4–3.4 GHzTDP35 WCPU Mark6,33427CPUIntel Core i5-6600K @ 3.50GHzGraphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / 4Clock3.5–3.9 GHzTDP91 WCPU Mark6,31128CPUIntel Core i7-6700TE @ 2.40GHzGraphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / 8Clock2.4–3.4 GHzTDP35 WCPU Mark6,20429CPUIntel Core i5-6600 @ 3.30GHzGraphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / 4Clock3.3–3.9 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark6,07130CPUIntel Core i5-7500 @ 3.40GHzGraphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / 4Clock3.4–3.8 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark6,04331CPUIntel Xeon E3-1225 v5 @ 3.30GHzGraphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / 4Clock3.3–3.7 GHzTDP80 WCPU Mark5,95932CPUIntel Xeon E3-1225 v6 @ 3.30GHzIntel HD Graphics P630Cores / threads4 / 4Clock3.3–3.7 GHzTDP73 WCPU Mark5,88133CPUIntel Core i5-7600T @ 2.80GHzIntel HD Graphics 630Cores / threads4 / 4Clock2.8–3.7 GHzTDP35 WCPU Mark5,84434CPUIntel Xeon E3-1205 v6 @ 3.00GHzIntel HD Graphics P630Cores / threads4 / 4Clock3.0–— GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark5,68235CPUIntel Xeon E3-1220 v5 @ 3.00GHzGraphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / 4Clock3.0–3.5 GHzTDP80 WCPU Mark5,67536CPUIntel Xeon E3-1220 v6 @ 3.00GHzGraphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / 4Clock3.0–3.5 GHzTDP72 WCPU Mark5,62637CPUIntel Core i5-6500 @ 3.20GHzGraphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / 4Clock3.2–3.6 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark5,59938CPUIntel Core i5-6600T @ 2.70GHzGraphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / 4Clock2.7–3.5 GHzTDP35 WCPU Mark5,59039CPUIntel Core i7-6822EQ @ 2.00GHzGraphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / 8Clock2.0–2.8 GHzTDP25 WCPU Mark5,55040CPUIntel Core i5-7400 @ 3.00GHzIntel HD Graphics 630Cores / threads4 / 4Clock3.0–3.5 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark5,48141CPUIntel Core i5-6402P @ 2.80GHzGraphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / 4Clock2.8–3.4 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark5,38142CPUIntel Core i5-7500T @ 2.70GHzIntel HD Graphics 630Cores / threads4 / 4Clock2.7–3.3 GHzTDP35 WCPU Mark5,24143CPUIntel Core i5-6400 @ 2.70GHzGraphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / 4Clock2.7–3.3 GHzTDP65 WCPU Mark5,18444CPUIntel Xeon E3-1235L v5 @ 2.00GHzIntel HD Graphics P530Cores / threads4 / 4Clock2.0–3.0 GHzTDP25 WCPU Mark5,01345CPUIntel Core i5-6500TE @ 2.30GHzGraphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / 4Clock2.3–3.3 GHzTDP35 WCPU Mark5,00646CPUIntel Core i5-6440HQ @ 2.60GHzGraphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / 4Clock2.6–3.5 GHzTDP45 WCPU Mark4,97847CPUIntel Core i5-6500T @ 2.50GHzGraphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / 4Clock2.5–3.1 GHzTDP35 WCPU Mark4,76748CPUIntel Core i5-7400T @ 2.40GHzGraphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / 4Clock2.4–3.0 GHzTDP35 WCPU Mark4,679