Intel · 2021
Intel B560
The Intel B560 is a desktop chipset for LGA 1200 sockets, released in January 2021. It supports DDR4 memory and Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201.
The Intel B560 is a chipset for desktop platforms using the LGA 1200 socket, released in January 2021. It has a TDP of 6 W and supports DDR4 memory without ECC. The chipset provides 12 PCIe 3.0 lanes and uses DMI 3.0 for communication with the CPU. It offers six SATA III ports and a variety of USB ports: two USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, four USB 3.2 Gen 2, six USB 3.2 Gen 1, and twelve USB 2.0. Integrated Wi-Fi is Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201. The chipset supports Intel Rapid Storage Technology and memory overclocking via XMP/EXPO, but does not support CPU overclocking. It is discontinued.
Specifications
| Socket unverified | LGA 1200 |
|---|---|
| Platform | Desktop |
| TDP | 6 W |
| PCIe version | 3.0 |
| Total PCIe lanes (chipset) | 12 |
| DMI version | 3.0 |
| Memory support unverified | DDR4 |
| ECC memory support | No |
| SATA III ports | 6 |
| USB4 ports | 0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 ports | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports | 4 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports | 6 |
| USB 2.0 ports | 12 |
| Integrated Wi-Fi | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 |
| Intel Rapid Storage Technology | Yes |
| CPU overclocking | No |
| Memory overclocking (XMP/EXPO) | Yes |
| Release date | 2021-01 |
| Release year | 2021 |
| Discontinued | Discontinued |