The Lenovo ThinkCentre M710q covers two CPU generations on the same LGA 1151 socket

The Lenovo ThinkCentre M710q covers two CPU generations on the same LGA 1151 socket

The M710q uses an LGA 1151 socket that accepts both 6th Gen Skylake and 7th Gen Kaby Lake processors. Core i3, i5, and i7 models all work as long as they stick to a 35W TDP — the compact chassis can’t handle more wattage. That two-generation span is useful if you’re sourcing a cheap upgrade or building from spare parts, but don’t expect modern CPU support. This is a Skylake-era machine, and the socket stops at Kaby Lake.