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Intel H510 chipset: supported CPUs, overclocking, PCIe and USB

The Intel H510 is an Intel chipset for the LGA1200 socket (Intel 500 series, launched Q1'21). Per its specification it supports 10th Gen Core, 11th Gen Core; CPU overclocking — no, memory overclocking — no; graphics card: 1x16.

40 desktop CPUs from the FPSHQ catalogue are compatible with it (0 of them need a BIOS update); the fastest in games is the Core i9-11900K. Other chipsets of this platform: Intel Z590, Intel H570, Intel B560, Intel Z490, Intel H470, Intel B460, Intel H410.

AMD and Intel specifications · checked · sources

Key figures

40
Compatible CPUs in the catalogue
no BIOS update
no
CPU overclocking
Memory overclocking: no
1x16
PCIe for graphics card
1x16
0
USB 10 Gbps
plus up to 0 × 20 Gbps

Intel H510 among LGA1200 chipsets

Official specifications of LGA1200 platform chipsets; switch the parameter.

Intel H510 specifications

SocketLGA1200
SeriesIntel 500
LaunchQ1'21
Processors10th Gen Core, 11th Gen Core
MemoryDDR4 · DIMMs per channel: 1 (up to 2 slots)
CPU overclockingno
Memory overclockingno
BCLK overclockingno
PCIe for graphics card1x16
PCIe from the chipsetPCIe 3.0 × 6
USB 20 Gbps0
USB 10 Gbps0
USB 3.x ports4
Total USB ports10
SATA 6 Gbps ports4

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 H510 boards

ProcessorGaming ScoreBIOSUnlocked
Core i9-11900K5550no BIOS updateyes
Core i9-11900KF5550no BIOS updateyes
Core i9-119005300no BIOS updateno
Core i9-11900F5300no BIOS updateno
Core i7-11700K5180no BIOS updateyes
Core i7-11700KF5180no BIOS updateyes
Core i9-10900K5100no BIOS updateyes
Core i9-10900KF5100no BIOS updateyes
Core i9-10850K5080no BIOS updateyes
Core i5-11600K5040no BIOS updateyes
Core i5-11600KF5040no BIOS updateyes
Core i7-117004980no BIOS updateno
Core i7-11700F4980no BIOS updateno
Core i9-109004950no BIOS updateno
Core i9-10900F4950no BIOS updateno
Core i5-116004900no BIOS updateno
Core i5-114004860no BIOS updateno
Core i5-11400F4860no BIOS updateno
Core i7-10700K4840no BIOS updateyes
Core i7-10700KF4840no BIOS updateyes
Core i5-115004760no BIOS updateno
Core i7-107004700no BIOS updateno
Core i7-10700F4700no BIOS updateno
Core i5-10600K4580no BIOS updateyes
Core i5-10600KF4580no BIOS updateyes
Core i5-106004480no BIOS updateno
Core i5-104004420no BIOS updateno
Core i5-10400F4420no BIOS updateno
Core i5-105004400no BIOS updateno
Core i5-11400T3990no BIOS updateno
Core i5-11400TE3890no BIOS updateno
Core i3-101053780no BIOS updateno
Core i3-10105F3780no BIOS updateno
Core i3-101003710no BIOS updateno
Core i3-10100F3710no BIOS updateno
Core i5-10400T3620no BIOS updateno
Core i5-10400TE3540no BIOS updateno
Core i3-10100T3040no BIOS updateno
Core i3-10100TE2970no BIOS updateno
Pentium Gold G64002410no BIOS updateno
In short

Which CPUs does the Intel H510 support and is a board with it worth buying?

The Intel H510 is an Intel chipset for the LGA1200 socket (Intel 500, launched Q1'21). Per its official specification (checked Oct 8, 2026) it supports 10th Gen Core, 11th Gen Core; CPU overclocking — no, memory overclocking — no; PCIe for the graphics card — 1x16. 40 desktop CPUs in the FPSHQ catalogue are compatible with it, 0 of them need a BIOS update; the fastest in games is the Core i9-11900K. A Intel H510 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 Z590, Intel H570, Intel B560, Intel Z490, Intel H470, Intel B460, Intel H410. 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 H510 support?
Per the Intel specification: 10th Gen Core, 11th Gen Core. 40 desktop CPUs in the FPSHQ catalogue are compatible with it, 0 of them only after a board BIOS update.
Can I overclock the CPU on a Intel H510 board?
No: per the Intel specification the Intel H510 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 H510 board?
Per the specification: 1x16. The final slot version also depends on the CPU and the specific board — check its specifications.
Which memory do Intel H510 boards support?
Intel H510 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 H510 board?
For CPUs marked “BIOS update needed” (0 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
FPSHQ app: measure FPS on your PCFree for Windows. Auto hardware detection, FPS charts, comparison with the database.