This motherboard supports the Intel ivy bridge processors in the LGA1155 package, with memory & PCI Express controllers integrated to support 2-channel DDR3 memory & 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. This provides great graphics performance. Intel ivy bridge processors are among the most powerful & energy efficient CPUs in the world. The Intel B75 express is the latest single-chipset design that supports the new socket 1155 Intel Core i 3/ Core i 5/ Core i 7 processors. It improves performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing for increased bandwidth & stability. in addition, the P8B75-M LX PLUS comes with 1 SATA 6 Gbps & 5 SATA 3 Gbps ports for faster data retrieval, doubling the bandwidth of current bus systems.