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Intel B360 chipset: supported CPUs, overclocking, PCIe and USB

The Intel B360 is an Intel chipset for the LGA1151 socket (Intel 300 series, launched Q2'18). Per its specification it supports 8th Gen Core, 9th Gen Core (BIOS); CPU overclocking — no, memory overclocking — no; graphics card: —.

31 desktop CPUs from the FPSHQ catalogue are compatible with it (16 of them need a BIOS update); the fastest in games is the Core i9-9900KS. Other chipsets of this platform: Intel Z390, Intel B365, Intel Z370, Intel H370, Intel H310.

AMD and Intel specifications · checked · sources

Key figures

31
Compatible CPUs in the catalogue
16 of them after a BIOS update
no
CPU overclocking
Memory overclocking: no
—
PCIe for graphics card
4
USB 10 Gbps
plus up to 0 × 20 Gbps

Intel B360 among LGA1151 chipsets

Official specifications of LGA1151 (8th–9th Gen) platform chipsets; switch the parameter.

Intel B360 specifications

SocketLGA1151 (8th–9th Gen)
SeriesIntel 300
LaunchQ2'18
Processors8th Gen Core, 9th Gen Core (BIOS)
MemoryDDR4 · DIMMs per channel: 2 (up to 4 slots)
CPU overclockingno
Memory overclockingno
BCLK overclockingno
PCIe from the chipsetPCIe 3.0 × 12
USB 20 Gbps0
USB 10 Gbps4
USB 3.x ports6
Total USB ports12
SATA 6 Gbps ports6

These are the chipset’s capabilities per its specification; a specific board may have fewer ports and slots — check its specifications. Source: intel.com (ark)

CPUs for Intel B360 boards

ProcessorGaming ScoreBIOSUnlocked
Core i9-9900KS4520BIOS update neededyes
Core i9-9900K4400BIOS update neededyes
Core i9-9900KF4400BIOS update neededyes
Core i7-9700K4380BIOS update neededyes
Core i7-9700KF4380BIOS update neededyes
Core i9-99004250BIOS update neededno
Core i7-97004150BIOS update neededno
Core i7-9700F4150BIOS update neededno
Core i7-8700K4110no BIOS updateyes
Core i5-9600K4020BIOS update neededyes
Core i5-9600KF4020BIOS update neededyes
Core i7-87003950no BIOS updateno
Core i5-8600K3900no BIOS updateyes
Core i5-96003880BIOS update neededno
Core i5-86003820no BIOS updateno
Core i5-95003800BIOS update neededno
Core i5-85003760no BIOS updateno
Core i5-94003720BIOS update neededno
Core i5-9400F3720BIOS update neededno
Core i5-84003700no BIOS updateno
Core i7-8700T3240no BIOS updateno
Core i3-8350K3200no BIOS updateyes
Core i7-8700TE3160no BIOS updateno
Core i3-91003150BIOS update neededno
Core i3-9100F3150BIOS update neededno
Core i5-8400T3030no BIOS updateno
Core i5-8400TE2960no BIOS updateno
Core i3-81002950no BIOS updateno
Core i3-8100T2420no BIOS updateno
Core i3-8100TE2360no BIOS updateno
Pentium Gold G54002090no BIOS updateno

(BIOS) — support comes with a motherboard firmware update; check the CPU list of a specific board on its maker’s website.

In short

Which CPUs does the Intel B360 support and is a board with it worth buying?

The Intel B360 is an Intel chipset for the LGA1151 socket (Intel 300, launched Q2'18). Per its official specification (checked Oct 8, 2026) it supports 8th Gen Core, 9th Gen Core (BIOS); CPU overclocking — no, memory overclocking — no; PCIe for the graphics card — —. 31 desktop CPUs in the FPSHQ catalogue are compatible with it, 16 of them need a BIOS update; the fastest in games is the Core i9-9900KS. A Intel B360 board is a good fit if your CPU is in this list and its overclocking, USB and PCIe capabilities are enough for you; otherwise compare it with other chipsets of the platform: Intel Z390, Intel B365, Intel Z370, Intel H370, Intel H310. A specific board may have fewer ports than the chipset specification — check its specifications.

updated · source: Intel ark: desktop chipsets

Frequently asked questions

Which CPUs does the Intel B360 support?
Per the Intel specification: 8th Gen Core, 9th Gen Core (BIOS). 31 desktop CPUs in the FPSHQ catalogue are compatible with it, 16 of them only after a board BIOS update.
Can I overclock the CPU on a Intel B360 board?
No: per the Intel specification the Intel B360 does not support CPU overclocking; memory overclocking — no. To overclock the CPU you need another chipset of this platform that supports it.
Which PCIe version does the graphics card get on a Intel B360 board?
Per the specification: —. The final slot version also depends on the CPU and the specific board — check its specifications.
Which memory do Intel B360 boards support?
Intel B360 boards use DDR4. DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable: if “DDR4/DDR5” is shown, the memory type depends on the specific board model.
Do I need a BIOS update for a new CPU on a Intel B360 board?
For CPUs marked “BIOS update needed” (16 in the FPSHQ catalogue), the board must get firmware that supports them. Boards released after the CPU usually already have it; if in doubt, check the supported CPU list on the board maker’s website.

Methodology and sources

Chipset specifications come from Intel ark (each chipset’s page) and AMD AM4/AM5 chipset pages, checked Oct 8, 2026. Compatibility: socket (for LGA1151 — generation) and the CPU family in the chipset’s support list; “BIOS” — per the chipset maker, firmware with support is required. The FPSHQ tip is a rule, not data: without overclocking — the newest mid-range chipset without a mandatory BIOS update; for overclocking — the newest one with CPU overclocking. Fields missing from the official source are shown as “—”. More about the methodology →

Sources:
FPSHQ Team · Data updated
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