Wikipedia<\/a>)<\/p><\/div>\nAn easy way to recall what kind of processors LGA and PGA indicate is by using their names \u2013 Land Grid Array and Pin Grid Array.<\/p>\n
LGA \u2013 Land<\/strong>, i.e., Flat CPU with no pins, motherboard sockets with pins.<\/p>\nPGA \u2013 Pins<\/strong>, i.e., Not Flat \u2013 CPUs with pins, Motherboard sockets without pins.<\/p>\n<\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/span>Which is Better - LGA or PGA?<\/span><\/h4>\nThere's really no right answer to this one. Both have their advantages and disadvantages. Personally, I prefer PGA because I find it easier to fix pins on a CPU than attempting to straighten out a motherboard's LGA pins. However, many prefer the latter, so it usually comes down to preference.<\/p>\n
That said, LGA does have advantages like more pin count and higher power delivery, so manufacturers won't shy away from using them when needed (probably even AMD one day down the line).<\/p>\n
<\/span>LGA vs. PGA vs. BGA?<\/span><\/h4>\nIf you've been reading about sockets, you would also have stumbled upon another type - BGA. BGA, or Ball Grid Array, is another type of surface package mounting.<\/p>\n
Here, small ‘balls' of solder element are placed between the CPU and small copper contacts inside the motherboard socket. The resulting part is then treated with an infrared iron or an oven, so the solder balls melt and attach the CPU to the motherboard.<\/p>\n
However, unlike PGA and LGA, BGA is permanent, i.e., a CPU once installed on that motherboard cannot be swapped out. You'll find extensive use of BGA in devices like smartphones and laptops.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Is AMD LGA or PGA?<\/span><\/h4>\nWell, it depends. As of 2021, AMD's mainstream Ryzen CPUs are PGA, while its HEDT lineup (Threadripper) is LGA.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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