Intel manufactures a wide range of Intel socket motherboard chipsets designed to support its Core and Xeon CPUs, each built for different computing needs.

Intel’s motherboard chipsets fall into two main categories:

1. Intel Core Chipsets – Designed for gaming, content creation, and office applications.
2. Intel Xeon Chipsets – Built for servers and Xeon-W workstations, providing reliability and performance for professional workloads.

These chipsets are further classified based on the Intel socket type, which determines CPU compatibility. Common Intel sockets include:

• LGA 1700 – Supports the latest Intel Core processors.
• LGA 4677 – Designed for Xeon and Xeon-W processors used in high-performance workstations and servers.
• LGA 1200 & LGA 1151 – Found in previous-generation Intel Core and Xeon processors.

To help you choose the right motherboard, we categorise them by chipset and form factor. Form factor is crucial, as it affects expansion options and connectivity:

• ATX motherboards offer the most PCIe slots and I/O ports, making them ideal for high-performance builds.
• Micro-ATX motherboards are more compact, with fewer PCIe slots and I/O ports.
• Mini-ITX motherboards are the smallest, featuring a single PCIe slot and minimal I/O, suitable for compact builds.

By considering the chipset, socket type, and form factor, you can select the ideal motherboard for your needs.