Intel LGA 1700 socket Compatible with 12th Generation Intel Core Processors Enhanced 14+1 DrMOS power solution, six-layer PCB, ProCool sockets, alloy coils, and durable capacitors for stable power PCIe 5.0 next-gen connectivity, USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C on the back, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C on the front, Thunderbolt 4 connector Designed for online gaming (Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet, TUF LANguard surge protection technology) Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation Reduces background noise from the microphone and incoming audio for crystal clear communication, both during your games and during video conferences Full cooling: Expanded VRM radiator, fanless PCH heatsink, M.2 heatsinks, hybrid fan connectors, and Fan Xpert 4 utility in Armoury Crate Aura RGB Outshine Effect Elegant edge lighting and PCH design, support for addressable RGB connectors and RGB strip connectors. Note The card is natively compatible with a 12th gen CPU but you have to update the BIOS to be able to use a 13th gen, so you need a 12th gen CPU.