Intel is gearing up to showcase its new LGA-1851 platform to motherboard vendors and partners, in preparation for the launch of the company’s 800-series motherboards. The Z890 chipset, which was unveiled at Computex, is a key component of this upcoming platform.
A technical diagram shared on Chipel and High performance confirms that the PCIe configuration aligns with previously disclosed information. The new CPUs are expected to offer 16 dedicated Gen5 lanes for graphics and 4 Gen5 lanes for storage, eliminating the need for customers to choose between the two. Additionally, a Gen 4×4 interface connected directly to the CPU will allow users to connect one or multiple SSDs using the slower standard.
The CPUs will also include Thunderbolt 4 controllers and support connectivity for up to four monitors via integrated graphics. Users will be able to connect DisplayPort 2.1 and HDMI 2.1 displays to the motherboard. While details on USB 20G, 10G, and 5G connections are still unknown, the chipset diagram indicates support for these capabilities. The boards will also support Wi-Fi 6E/7 and Intel LAN 2.5 (or 1GbE) interfaces.
One significant change with the new LGA-1851 platform is the exclusion of DDR4 memory support. Unlike previous boards that supported both DDR4 and DDR5, the new LGA-1851 boards will only support DDR5. Initially met with resistance due to the high cost of DDR5, prices have since decreased.
The Arrow Lake-S processors are expected to be available in Q3 2024, but no release date has been announced for Intel’s 800 series motherboards. However, the new boards are expected to launch alongside the new CPUs later this year.
While specifics for each Intel 800-series chipset have yet to be unveiled, the overall package appears to be in line with expectations. The article questions whether DDR4 support should have been retained for these new motherboards.
Overall, Intel is making significant advancements with its upcoming LGA-1851 platform, offering improved PCIe configurations, support for DDR5 memory, Thunderbolt 4 controllers, and enhanced connectivity options for users. The launch of the 800-series motherboards is highly anticipated, with new CPUs expected later this year.
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