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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
PlatformDesktop
TDP6 W
PCIe version3.0
Total PCIe lanes (chipset)24
DMI version3.0
Memory support unverified DDR4
ECC memory supportYes
SATA III ports8
USB4 ports unverified 0
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 ports unverified 0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports8
USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports10
USB 2.0 ports14
Integrated Wi-FiIntel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyYes
vPro supportYes
CPU overclockingNo
Memory overclocking (XMP/EXPO)Yes
Release date2020-04-01
Release year2020
DiscontinuedDiscontinued
NotesSupports Intel Optane Memory, Intel vPro, and Intel Rapid Storage Technology.