Intel · 1996
Intel 440FX
The Intel 440FX is a chipset released in 1996 for Pentium Pro and early Pentium II processors, supporting Socket 8, Slot 1, and Socket 370.
The Intel 440FX (Natoma platform) is a chipset introduced in May 1996 as the successor to the Intel 450KX. It supports Socket 8, Slot 1, and Socket 370 sockets, enabling compatibility with Pentium Pro and early Pentium II processors. The chipset was succeeded by the Intel 440LX. It provides a bridge between the CPU and system memory, I/O, and expansion buses, typical for its generation.
Specifications
| Socket unverified | Socket 8, Slot 1, Socket 370 |
|---|---|
| Platform unverified | Natoma |
| Release date unverified | 1996-05 |
| Release year unverified | 1996 |
| Successor unverified | Intel 440LX |
| Predecessor unverified | Intel 450KX |