LGA 2011 vs LGA 2011-v3

[Dead_Beef]

Ive got an LGA 2011 processor, whats the difference between that and an LGA 2011-v3. Will the LGA 2011-v3 processor fit in a LGA 2011 socket? They dont seem to make regular LGA 2011 processors anymore, only the v3.

Processor: http://i.imgur.com/w7k1IXO.png

 

[-Lone-]

Nope, it won't fit, the LGA 2011 v3 is x99 series, you can only use the i7 5820k, 5930k, or 5960x on those mobos.

 

[chenw]

They are completely different sockets. I have no idea WHY they decided to re-use the socket numbers, when none of the 13xx or 11xx socket numbers were re-used

 

[Pinhedd]

They are completely different sockets. I have no idea WHY they decided to re-use the socket numbers, when none of the 13xx or 11xx socket numbers were re-used

They are not completely different sockets. In fact, they are mechanically identical save for the key notch.

 

[chenw]

true, but it may as well be completely different sockets since the 2011 CPU still won't fit in a 2011v3 socket.

Calling it even 2012 would help distinguish it. 😛