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Intel W480

The Intel W480 is a chipset for LGA 1200 desktop platforms, released in 2020. It supports DDR4 memory, ECC memory, and Intel vPro.

The Intel W480 is a chipset designed for LGA 1200 socket desktop platforms, released in April 2020. It features a TDP of 6 W and supports DDR4 memory with ECC capability. The chipset provides 24 PCIe 3.0 lanes, 8 SATA III ports, and multiple USB ports: 8 USB 3.2 Gen 2, 10 USB 3.2 Gen 1, and 14 USB 2.0. It includes integrated Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 and supports Intel Rapid Storage Technology and Intel vPro. The W480 does not support CPU overclocking but allows memory overclocking via XMP. It is compatible with Intel Optane Memory. This chipset is intended for use with Intel Core processors of the 10th and 11th generations, and is typically found in workstation or business-oriented motherboards.

Specifications

Socket unverified LGA 1200
Platform Desktop
TDP 6 W
PCIe version 3.0
Total PCIe lanes (chipset) 24
DMI version 3.0
Memory support unverified DDR4
ECC memory support Yes
SATA III ports 8
USB4 ports unverified 0
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 ports unverified 0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports 8
USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 10
USB 2.0 ports 14
Integrated Wi-Fi Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
Intel Rapid Storage Technology Yes
vPro support Yes
CPU overclocking No
Memory overclocking (XMP/EXPO) Yes
Release date 2020-04-01
Release year 2020
Discontinued Discontinued
Notes Supports Intel Optane Memory, Intel vPro, and Intel Rapid Storage Technology.