Socket 1156 sales started in 2008. This is the first processor socket focused on the use of chips based on the CORE architecture. It also introduced for the first time such important innovations as a RAM controller and a graphics accelerator integrated into the semiconductor chip of the central processor. It is about this computing platform that will be discussed later.
The appearance of the processor socket and development
In 2008, Intel developed an extremely unpleasant situation on the central processor market. Its computing platform based on the LGA 775 has reached the maximum of its capabilities. It was already impossible to squeeze anything more out of her. At the same time, its eternal adversary in the person of AMD did not experience any problems with the development of its CPUs. Sockets 2 and 2 + successfully developed and still had a sufficient margin of safety for further improvement.
In order to keep up with the enemy and offer a decent product in the computer technology market, Intel released the revolutionary Socket 1156 at that time. For three years, it was the best option for assembling both entry-level PCs and more advanced computers. In 2011, the LGA1156 was replaced by an updated processor socket LGA1155. It was focused on installing CPUs with 2nd generation CORE architecture.
System Logic Kits
Four new sets of system logic were released simultaneously with Socket 1156. The motherboard, depending on the chipset used, was positioned as a solution for the initial, middle or even premium segment. In this case, H55 belonged to the basic chipset. He supported the integrated graphics core, but did not allow the inclusion of RAID arrays in such a computing system. H57, in turn, also supported integrated graphics accelerators, but it also allowed RAID arrays to be connected to such a PC.
Even more advanced in this regard was the Q57. He, in addition to everything previously listed, also supported AMT technology at the hardware level. Its essence was that the PC could be controlled at a distance from another computer, which is part of a computer network. Apart from this list is the P55. It was focused on the use of chips without a built-in graphics accelerator. Otherwise, its specifications were similar to H57.
Processors
It was for the installation and use of first-generation CORE chips that Socket 1156 was intended. Celeron and Pentium processors occupied the niche of the least productive semiconductor crystals. The marking of the former was in the form of G1XXX, and the latter in the form of G6XXX. And they had a higher level of performance due to higher clock speeds. The middle segment was occupied by solutions based on i3 and i5. In the first case, the CPUs belonged to the 5XX line and had only 2 computing units at the hardware level. In turn, i5 belonged to the 6XX line with 2 cores or 7XX and with 4 computing units. The most productive models belonged to the i7 series. And they included 8 or even 12 computing threads and 4 or 6 hardware cores, respectively. They were designated 8XX or 9XX.
Future of this platform
So far, the hardware specifications of Socket 1156 continue to be relevant. And this CPU is able to cope with most tasks. But not far off is the moment when the computational capabilities of these silicon crystals will no longer be enough to execute the most complex program code. As a result, the owners of such PCs will have to think about upgrading their computer. As a basis for assembling a new computer, this platform is not recommended. She is outdated both morally and physically. Components for it can only be relevant in the event that the system unit is partially out of order and it is urgently necessary to restore its performance with minimal cost.
Summary
Socket 1156 laid the most powerful foundation on the basis of which the last five generations of Intel CPUs appeared. All the technologies implemented in it are still successfully used in the latest and most advanced models of central processors. This is NT technology, and the integration of the RAM controller, and the video card on the CPU chip. But now this platform is outdated and is no longer relevant. Owners of such PCs will have to think about updating the computer over the next 2-3 years due to a lack of computing power.