Which CPU socket supported both Intel and AMD processors?

Choose your answer and the correct choice will be revealed. Correct Answer: Socket 5 and 7 What was Comdex before it was shut down in the early 2000s? Did you know, there was a CPU socket that accepted both Intel and AMD chips? Released in March 1994, Socket 5 was primarily designed for second-gen Intel P5 Pentium processors. However, it was also compatible with AMD's K5 CPUs, the Cyrix 6x86 line (also co-branded with IBM), and IDT's WinChip series. This made it one of the rare sockets to offer cross-brand compatibility. In the summer of 1995, Socket 7 was introduced as the successor to Socket 5 (Socket 6 was essentially skipped). Socket 7 extended compatibility even further, continuing to support Intel Pentium processors as well as a wide range of third-party alternatives from AMD, Cyrix/IBM, and IDT. This socket became a popular standard for system builders due to its flexibility and longevity. Socket 7 parts were also backward compatible with Socket 5 motherboards via an adapt ... Read full article.