Intel has unveiled details about its upcoming 800 series chipsets, which include the Z890, W880, Q870, B860, and H810 along with their overclocking capabilities. The Z890 chipset will be the first to launch, followed by the W880, Q870, B860, and H810 chipsets at a later date. These chipsets are designed for the high-end unlocked Arrow Lake-S desktop CPUs.
Key information about the 800 series chipset family was leaked by Jaykihn0, revealing that the Z890 will lead the lineup with 60 HSIO lanes split between the CPU and PCH. The chipset will support various features such as PCIe 5.0 lanes, USB ports, and memory overclocking capabilities. The W880 chipset is similar to the Z890 but focuses on workstation capabilities and only supports memory overclocking.
The Q870 and H810 chipsets will offer fewer lanes and I/O options without any overclocking capabilities, while the B860 chipset will support memory overclocking but with reduced lanes and I/O. Each chipset’s detailed configurations and features are outlined in a table provided in the content.
However, Intel’s decision not to include CPU overclocking support on mainstream motherboards could be a disadvantage compared to competitors who offer overclocking capabilities on their mainstream products. The content also discusses the strict measures taken by Intel to prevent BCLK overclocking on non-K CPUs.
Intel is preparing to launch its Arrow Lake-S desktop CPUs alongside the 800 series motherboards, featuring the Next generation LGA 1851 socket and DDR5 memory support. These CPUs are expected to offer improved performance and features such as increased PCIe Gen 5.0 lanes, revamped iGPUs, and various CPU SKUs. The Arrow Lake-S CPUs are set to launch in the second half of 2024.
Overall, the 800 series chipsets from Intel promise to deliver enhanced capabilities and features for users, but the lack of CPU overclocking support on mainstream motherboards may pose a challenge for Intel in competing with rival offerings. The launch of the Arrow Lake-S desktop CPUs alongside the new chipsets is eagerly anticipated by technology enthusiasts.
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