The next generation of Intel CPUs will have a new LGA-1851 socket.

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Intel is going to release a new socket called LGA 1851 for its next-generation CPUs, which is a big deal.

The New Plug

As its name says, the LGA 1851 socket will have 1,851 pins, which is 9% more than the standard LGA 1700 socket⁹. The extra pins should make the I/O ports better and bring them closer to AMD’s AM5 socket⁹.

The New CPUs

Intel’s new Arrow Lake CPUs will fit in the new spot. In 2024, Arrow Lake computers will be just as good as the best CPUs. It is said that the LGA 1851 slot will have a PCIe 5.0 x4 link, which will finally allow PCIe 5.0 SSDs to work with motherboards.

What This Means for Cooling Options

The LGA 1851 socket is 45 x 37.55 mm, which is the same size as the LGA 1700°C plug. So, the extra pins didn’t change the size of the socket⁹. But the LGA 1851 socket’s highest dynamic pressure has gone up from 489.5N to 923N, which is an 89% rise⁃. This means that CPU fans will have to work harder. People may be able to keep their CPU cooler, but they will need a new installation kit.

What’s Next for Intel CPUs

Intel has made a big step forward with the release of the LGA 1851 slot. It is predicted that the new socket and the future Arrow Lake CPUs will make a lot of changes and improvements over the current generation.

Bottom Line

When Intel released the LGA 1851 port for its next-generation CPUs, it was a big step forward in the company’s history. Intel keeps coming up with new ideas and pushing the limits of CPU technology. It will be interesting to see how these changes will affect the future of computers.