AMD · 2008
AMD 790GX chipset
The AMD 790GX chipset is a 2008 chipset for Socket AM2+ motherboards, part of the AMD 700 series.
The AMD 790GX chipset is a northbridge chipset released in 2008 as part of the AMD 700 chipset series. It is designed for Socket AM2+ motherboards and supports DDR2 memory without ECC. The chipset is built on a 55 nm process node with a TDP of 4.5 W. It provides 6 SATA III ports and 12 USB 2.0 ports. CPU overclocking is supported. The 790GX is typically paired with an AMD Phenom or Athlon processor and a southbridge chip such as the SB750.
Specifications
| Socket unverified | Socket AM2+ |
|---|---|
| Platform unverified | AMD 700 chipset series |
| Process node unverified | 55 nm |
| TDP unverified | 4.5 W |
| Memory support unverified | DDR2 |
| ECC memory support unverified | No |
| SATA III ports unverified | 6 |
| USB 2.0 ports unverified | 12 |
| CPU overclocking unverified | Yes |
| Release year unverified | 2008 |