Question

A type of cpu socket, used with modern intel processors, where the cpu itself has no pins but the contact pads of the cpu line up with socket pins on the motherboard, is known as _____.

Answer 1

The current socket that intel uses is LGA 1151

Answer 2

A type of cpu socket, used with modern intel processors, where the cpu itself has no pins but the contact pads of the cpu line up with socket pins on the motherboard, is known as LGA.  The Land Grid Array (LGA) is a type of surface-mount packaging for ICs ( integrated circuits) that is notable for having the pins on the socket (when a socket is used) rather than the integrated circuit.