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Intel H270

The Intel H270 is a desktop chipset for LGA 1151 sockets, released in 2017. It supports DDR4 memory and provides 20 PCIe 3.0 lanes.

The Intel H270 is a desktop chipset released in 2017, designed for LGA 1151 sockets. It 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 or memory overclocking (XMP/EXPO). It provides 20 PCIe 3.0 lanes and uses DMI 3.0 to connect to the CPU. Storage options include 6 SATA III ports, while USB connectivity offers 8 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports and 14 USB 2.0 ports, with no USB 3.2 Gen 2 support. The H270 includes Intel Rapid Storage Technology but does not support CPU overclocking. It features an integrated MAC but no wireless MAC. This chipset is intended for use with Intel's 7th generation Core processors (Kaby Lake) and is now discontinued.

Specifications

Socket unverified LGA 1151
PlatformDesktop
Process node22 nm
TDP6 W
PCIe version3.0
Total PCIe lanes (chipset)20
DMI version3.0
Memory support unverified DDR4
Max memory unverified 64 GB
Memory channels2
ECC memory supportNo
SATA III ports6
USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports unverified 0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports8
USB 2.0 ports14
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyYes
CPU overclockingNo
Memory overclocking (XMP/EXPO)No
Release date unverified 2017-01-03
Release year2017
DiscontinuedDiscontinued
NotesIntegrated MAC, no wireless MAC