Intel · 2011
Intel BD82X79
The Intel BD82X79 is a desktop chipset released in 2011 for LGA 2011 sockets, supporting DDR3 memory and PCIe 3.0.
The Intel BD82X79 is a chipset designed for the LGA 2011 socket, released in November 2011. It is built on a 65 nm process with a TDP of 7.8 W. The chipset supports DDR3 memory with up to 64 GB across four channels and includes ECC memory support. It provides 40 PCIe 3.0 lanes and uses DMI 2.0 for connection to the CPU. Storage options include six SATA III ports, and connectivity includes 14 USB 2.0 ports and integrated Ethernet. It supports Intel Rapid Storage Technology, CPU overclocking, and memory overclocking (XMP/EXPO). The chipset does not support Thunderbolt or vPro. It succeeded the X58 and was succeeded by the X99.
Specifications
| Socket unverified | LGA 2011 |
|---|---|
| Platform | Desktop |
| Process node | 65 nm |
| TDP | 7.8 W |
| PCIe version unverified | 3.0 |
| Total PCIe lanes (chipset) unverified | 40 |
| DMI version unverified | 2.0 |
| Memory support unverified | DDR3 |
| Max memory unverified | 64 GB |
| Memory channels unverified | 4 |
| ECC memory support unverified | Yes |
| SATA III ports | 6 |
| USB 2.0 ports | 14 |
| Thunderbolt support | No |
| Integrated Ethernet | Integrated |
| Intel Rapid Storage Technology | Yes |
| vPro support | No |
| CPU overclocking unverified | Yes |
| Memory overclocking (XMP/EXPO) unverified | Yes |
| Release date unverified | 2011-11-14 |
| Release year | 2011 |
| Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Successor unverified | X99 |
| Predecessor unverified | X58 |