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Zak Killian - Tue, Aug 05, 2025
Intel's first socketed microprocessors came in a dual in-line package (DIP) with 40 connectors. The i486 used a variety of sockets, but the most popular had 237 contacts. AMD's "Socket A" for the legendary Athlon CPUs had 462 contacts. Modern CPUs need a whole lot more connectivity, which is...
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