AMD · 2020
B550
The B550 is an AMD chipset for the AM4 socket platform, released in June 2020. It supports PCIe 3.0, ECC memory, and CPU overclocking.
The B550 (part numbers 218-0891014 for B550 and 218-0891009 for B550A) is a chipset based on Promontory architecture, introduced in June 2020. It is designed for the AM4 platform and provides a 7 W TDP. The chipset offers PCIe 3.0 connectivity with a total of 10 chipset PCIe lanes. In terms of storage and memory, the B550 includes six SATA III ports and supports ECC memory. It also allows CPU overclocking, making it suitable for performance-oriented configurations within the AM4 ecosystem. The B550 is used with AMD AM4 socket processors, providing a mid-range chipset option for motherboards featuring PCIe 3.0 and SATA III connectivity.
Specifications
| Socket unverified | AM4 |
|---|---|
| Platform unverified | AM4 |
| TDP unverified | 7 W |
| PCIe version unverified | PCIe 3.0 |
| Total PCIe lanes (chipset) unverified | 10 |
| ECC memory support unverified | Yes |
| SATA III ports unverified | 6 |
| CPU overclocking unverified | Yes |
| Release date unverified | 2020-06 |
| Release year unverified | 2020 |
| Notes unverified | Promontory architecture; part numbers: 218-0891014 (B550), 218-0891009 (B550A) |