AMD · 2008
AMD 790GX
The AMD 790GX is a chipset for Socket AM3 processors, released in 2008 as part of the Spider platform.
The AMD 790GX is a chipset designed for Socket AM3 processors, manufactured on a 55 nm process. It supports DDR3 memory and features PCIe 2.0 with a total of 22 lanes from the chipset. The chipset includes 6 SATA III ports and 12 USB 2.0 ports. It supports CPU overclocking and integrates Radeon HD 3300 graphics with Hybrid CrossFire X capability. The 790GX is typically paired with the SB750 southbridge.
Specifications
| Socket unverified | Socket AM3 |
|---|---|
| Platform unverified | Spider |
| Process node unverified | 55 nm |
| PCIe version unverified | 2.0 |
| Total PCIe lanes (chipset) unverified | 22 |
| Memory support unverified | DDR3 |
| SATA III ports unverified | 6 |
| USB 2.0 ports unverified | 12 |
| CPU overclocking unverified | Yes |
| Release date unverified | 2008-08-06 |
| Release year unverified | 2008 |
| Notes unverified | Integrated graphics: Radeon HD 3300; Hybrid CrossFire X; paired with SB750 southbridge |