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 |
| 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 Ethernet | Integrated MAC |
| Integrated Wi-Fi | Intel Wireless-AC MAC |
| Intel Rapid Storage Technology | Yes |
| vPro support | Yes |
| Memory overclocking (XMP/EXPO) | Yes |
| Release date | 2020-Q2 |
| Release year | 2020 |
| Launch MSRP | 56 USD |