Intel Core i9-10900
Examine how a ten-core desktop processor connects to an LGA1200 board.
10 cores · 20 threads · LGA1200What to look for
Package lid
The cooler clamps onto the metal heat spreader to carry heat away from the enclosed silicon.
Edge notches
The keyed edges help align the package before the socket retention plate closes.
Socket interface
LGA1200 places the spring contacts in the socket. The processor underside provides the mating pads.
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