AMD · 2007
AMD 790FX chipset
The AMD 790FX chipset, released in November 2007, is a 65 nm chipset for Socket AM2+ motherboards, supporting AMD Quad FX platforms.
The AMD 790FX chipset, introduced in November 2007, is a 65 nm chipset designed for Socket AM2+ motherboards. It supports AMD's Quad FX platform, enabling multi-processor configurations. The chipset features 40 PCIe 2.0 lanes, six SATA III ports, and twelve USB 2.0 ports. It supports up to 16 GB of dual-channel DDR2 memory without ECC. With a TDP of 19.6 W, it includes CPU overclocking capabilities. The 790FX succeeded the AMD 580X and was later replaced by the AMD 890FX.
Specifications
| Socket unverified | Socket AM2+ |
|---|---|
| Platform unverified | AMD Quad FX |
| Process node unverified | 65 nm |
| TDP unverified | 19.6 W |
| PCIe version unverified | 2.0 |
| Total PCIe lanes (chipset) unverified | 40 |
| Memory support unverified | DDR2 |
| Max memory unverified | 16 GB |
| Memory channels unverified | 2 |
| ECC memory support unverified | No |
| SATA III ports unverified | 6 |
| USB 2.0 ports unverified | 12 |
| CPU overclocking unverified | Yes |
| Release date unverified | 2007-11 |
| Release year unverified | 2007 |
| Successor unverified | AMD 890FX |
| Predecessor unverified | AMD 580X |