Different processors require different types of memory. CPUs are typically optimized to work with one type of memory or the other, and you cannot mix them on a motherboard since they require completely different sockets.
What CPU can my motherboard take?
Look it up on the motherboard manufacturer's website. They will have a product page for your motherboard with a list of compatible CPUs. Note that some CPUs may require a specific BIOS version to be installed on your motherboard.
Will any CPU work any motherboard?
Does any CPU fit any motherboard? No, not all CPU's will be compatible with all motherboards. Motherboards have different CPU sockets depending on their brand, so you will need to fit the correct CPU. Intel and AMD use different types of sockets and there's no way you can use one with the other.
How do I find the best CPU for my motherboard?
So the simplest answer to the question “what CPU is compatible with my motherboard” is to find out what socket it supports and then choose a motherboard that has the supported socket. Sockets are also shared across different motherboard chipset generations as well.17 Jul 2021