Intel · 2017
Intel CM238
The Intel CM238 is a mobile chipset for 7th Gen Intel Core processors, released in 2017.
The Intel CM238 is a dedicated mobile chipset designed for 7th Gen Intel Core (Kaby Lake) processors. It uses a BGA 1440 socket and is built on a 22 nm process with a TDP of 3.67 W. The chipset supports DDR4-2400 memory up to 64 GB across two channels, including ECC memory. It provides 20 PCIe 3.0 lanes, 8 SATA III ports, 10 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, and 14 USB 2.0 ports. Thunderbolt 3 is supported, and it includes an integrated MAC for Ethernet. Features include Intel Rapid Storage Technology, vPro support, and CPU overclocking, but not memory overclocking (XMP/EXPO). The chipset connects to the processor via DMI 3.0.
Specifications
| Socket unverified | BGA 1440 |
|---|---|
| Platform | Mobile |
| Process node | 22 nm |
| TDP | 3.67 W |
| PCIe version | 3.0 |
| Total PCIe lanes (chipset) | 20 |
| DMI version | 3.0 |
| Memory support unverified | DDR4-2400 |
| Max memory unverified | 64 GB |
| Memory channels unverified | 2 |
| ECC memory support | Yes |
| SATA III ports | 8 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports | 10 |
| USB 2.0 ports | 14 |
| Thunderbolt support unverified | 3 |
| Integrated Ethernet | Integrated MAC |
| Intel Rapid Storage Technology | Yes |
| vPro support | Yes |
| CPU overclocking unverified | Yes |
| Memory overclocking (XMP/EXPO) | No |
| Supported form factors unverified | BGA |
| Release date unverified | 2017-01-03 |
| Release year | 2017 |
| Launch MSRP | 50 USD |
| Notes unverified | Dedicated mobile chipset for 7th Gen Intel Core processors (Kaby Lake). |