https://wccftech.com/intel-meteor-lake-arrow-lake-desktop-cpus-to-utilize-lga-1851-socket-full-socket-v1-details-leak-out/ > Intel's next-generation Meteor Lake & Arrow Lake Desktop CPUs will be utilizing the brand new LGA 1851 socket as opposed to the LGA 2551 socket that was rumored a few days ago. > The latest information on the LGA 1851 socket designed around the Intel Meteor Lake and Arrow Lake CPUs comes from Benchlife. A few days ago, it was reported that Intel could be using a brand new socket for its next-generation desktop CPUs. While it is true that there will be a new socket to replace the existing LGA 1700/1800 design, it won't be the rumored 'LGA 2551' instead, it will be the Socket V1 with 1851 LGA contact pads.