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Intel · 2020

Intel W480E

The Intel W480E is a chipset for LGA 1200 sockets, designed for Comet Lake platforms with ECC memory support and vPro technology.

The Intel W480E is a chipset released in Q2 2020 with a launch MSRP of $56. It features a TDP of 6 W and supports LGA 1200 sockets for Comet Lake processors. The chipset provides 24 PCIe 3.0 lanes, DMI 3.0, and up to 8 SATA III ports. It supports DDR4 memory with ECC and memory overclocking (XMP/EXPO). Connectivity includes up to 8 USB 3.2 Gen 2, 10 USB 3.2 Gen 1, and 14 USB 2.0 ports. Integrated Ethernet MAC and Intel Wireless-AC MAC are included. It also supports Intel Rapid Storage Technology and vPro.

Specifications

Socket unverified LGA 1200
Platform unverified Comet Lake
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 EthernetIntegrated MAC
Integrated Wi-FiIntel Wireless-AC MAC
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyYes
vPro supportYes
Memory overclocking (XMP/EXPO)Yes
Release date2020-Q2
Release year2020
Launch MSRP56 USD