AMD · 2011
AMD 990X chipset
The AMD 990X chipset, released in 2011, is a mid-range chipset for the AM3+ socket, part of the AMD 900 series.
The AMD 990X chipset is a mid-range chipset released in 2011 for the AM3+ socket, belonging to the AMD 900 chipset series. It succeeds the AMD 800 chipset series. The chipset provides 42 PCIe lanes (version 2.0), six SATA III ports, and 14 USB 2.0 ports. It has a TDP of 19.6 W. The 990X is designed for use with AMD FX, Phenom II, and Athlon II processors on AM3+ motherboards, typically paired with a Southbridge like the SB950 or SB850.
Specifications
| Socket unverified | AM3+ |
|---|---|
| Platform unverified | AMD 900 chipset series |
| TDP unverified | 19.6 W |
| PCIe version unverified | 2.0 |
| Total PCIe lanes (chipset) unverified | 42 |
| SATA III ports unverified | 6 |
| USB 2.0 ports unverified | 14 |
| Release year unverified | 2011 |
| Predecessor unverified | AMD 800 chipset series |