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

Showing 49–72 of 93

49CPUIntel Core i5-6500TE @ 2.30GHzGraphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / 4Clock2.3–3.3 GHzTDP35 WCPU Mark5,00650CPUIntel Core i5-6440HQ @ 2.60GHzGraphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / 4Clock2.6–3.5 GHzTDP45 WCPU Mark4,97851CPUIntel Core i3-7320 @ 4.10GHzIntel HD Graphics 630Cores / threads2 / 4Clock4.1–— GHzTDP51 WCPU Mark4,77352CPUIntel Core i5-6500T @ 2.50GHzGraphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / 4Clock2.5–3.1 GHzTDP35 WCPU Mark4,76753CPUIntel Core i3-7350K @ 4.20GHzIntel HD Graphics 630Cores / threads2 / 4Clock4.2–— GHzTDP60 WCPU Mark4,76354CPUIntel Core i5-7400T @ 2.40GHzGraphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / 4Clock2.4–3.0 GHzTDP35 WCPU Mark4,67955CPUIntel Core i5-6300HQ @ 2.30GHzGraphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / 4Clock2.3–3.2 GHzTDP45 WCPU Mark4,67156CPUIntel Core i3-7300 @ 4.00GHzIntel HD Graphics 630Cores / threads2 / 4Clock4.0–— GHzTDP51 WCPU Mark4,53757CPUIntel Core i3-7101E @ 3.90GHzIntel HD Graphics 630Cores / threads2 / 4Clock3.9–— GHzTDP54 WCPU Mark4,43058CPUIntel Core i3-6320 @ 3.90GHzGraphics data unavailableCores / threads2 / 4Clock3.9–— GHzTDP51 WCPU Mark4,42259CPUIntel Core i3-6300 @ 3.80GHzGraphics data unavailableCores / threads2 / 4Clock3.8–— GHzTDP51 WCPU Mark4,33860CPUIntel Core i3-7100 @ 3.90GHzIntel HD Graphics 630Cores / threads2 / 4Clock3.9–— GHzTDP51 WCPU Mark4,31361CPUIntel Core i5-6400T @ 2.20GHzGraphics data unavailableCores / threads4 / 4Clock2.2–2.8 GHzTDP35 WCPU Mark4,25562CPUIntel Core i5-6350HQ @ 2.30GHzIntel Iris Pro Graphics 580Cores / threads4 / 4Clock2.3–3.2 GHzTDP45 WCPU Mark4,25563CPUIntel Core i3-7300T @ 3.50GHzIntel HD Graphics 630Cores / threads2 / 4Clock3.5–— GHzTDP35 WCPU Mark4,15464CPUIntel Core i3-6100 @ 3.70GHzGraphics data unavailableCores / threads2 / 4Clock3.7–— GHzTDP51 WCPU Mark4,08665CPUIntel Core i3-6300T @ 3.30GHzGraphics data unavailableCores / threads2 / 4Clock3.3–— GHzTDP35 WCPU Mark3,97766CPUIntel Core i3-7101TE @ 3.40GHzIntel HD Graphics 630Cores / threads2 / 4Clock3.4–— GHzTDP35 WCPU Mark3,95667CPUIntel Core i3-6098P @ 3.60GHzGraphics data unavailableCores / threads2 / 4Clock3.6–— GHzTDP54 WCPU Mark3,95268CPUIntel Pentium G4620 @ 3.70GHzIntel HD Graphics 630Cores / threads2 / 4Clock3.7–— GHzTDP51 WCPU Mark3,76069CPUIntel Core i3-7100T @ 3.40GHzIntel HD Graphics 630Cores / threads2 / 4Clock3.4–— GHzTDP35 WCPU Mark3,72870CPUIntel Core i3-6100T @ 3.20GHzGraphics data unavailableCores / threads2 / 4Clock3.2–— GHzTDP35 WCPU Mark3,63471CPUIntel Pentium G4600 @ 3.60GHzIntel HD Graphics 630Cores / threads2 / 4Clock3.6–— GHzTDP51 WCPU Mark3,61572CPUIntel Pentium G4560 @ 3.50GHzIntel HD Graphics 610Cores / threads2 / 4Clock3.5–— GHzTDP54 WCPU Mark3,520