Intel · 2017
Intel B250
The Intel B250 is a desktop chipset for LGA 1151 sockets, released in 2017. It supports DDR4 memory and provides 12 PCIe 3.0 lanes.
The Intel B250 is a chipset for desktop platforms, introduced in 2017. It uses the LGA 1151 socket and is built on a 22 nm process with a TDP of 6 W. The chipset supports DDR4 memory with a maximum capacity of 64 GB across two channels, but does not support ECC memory. It provides 12 PCIe 3.0 lanes and connects to the CPU via DMI 3.0. Storage options include 6 SATA III ports, and connectivity includes 6 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports and 12 USB 2.0 ports. The chipset features Intel Rapid Storage Technology and an integrated MAC for Ethernet, but does not support CPU or memory overclocking.
Specifications
| Socket unverified | LGA 1151 |
|---|---|
| Platform | Desktop |
| Process node | 22 nm |
| TDP | 6 W |
| PCIe version | 3.0 |
| Total PCIe lanes (chipset) | 12 |
| DMI version | 3.0 |
| Memory support unverified | DDR4 |
| Max memory unverified | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 |
| ECC memory support | No |
| SATA III ports | 6 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports | 6 |
| USB 2.0 ports | 12 |
| Integrated Ethernet | Integrated MAC |
| Intel Rapid Storage Technology | Yes |
| CPU overclocking | No |
| Memory overclocking (XMP/EXPO) | No |
| Release date unverified | 2017-01-03 |
| Release year | 2017 |