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Intel WM490

The Intel WM490 is a mobile chipset for Comet Lake platforms, featuring LGA 1200 socket, 14 nm process, and 3 W TDP.

The Intel WM490 is a dedicated mobile chipset released in 2020 for Comet Lake platforms. It uses the LGA 1200 socket and is built on a 14 nm process with a TDP of 3 W. The chipset supports DDR4-2933 memory up to 128 GB across two channels, including ECC memory. It provides 24 PCIe 3.0 lanes and a DMI 3.0 interface to the CPU. Storage connectivity includes 8 SATA III ports, and USB options comprise 6 USB 3.2 Gen 2, 10 USB 3.2 Gen 1, and 14 USB 2.0 ports. Integrated features include Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201, Bluetooth 5.1, and an integrated MAC for Ethernet. The chipset supports Intel Rapid Storage Technology and vPro, but does not allow CPU overclocking. Memory overclocking (XMP/EXPO) is supported. It is designed for mobile form factors.

Specifications

Socket unverified LGA 1200
Platform unverified Comet Lake
Process node unverified 14 nm
TDP 3 W
PCIe version 3.0
Total PCIe lanes (chipset) 24
DMI version 3.0
Memory support unverified DDR4-2933
Max memory unverified 128 GB
Memory channels unverified 2
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 6
USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 10
USB 2.0 ports 14
Thunderbolt support unverified No
Integrated Ethernet Integrated MAC
Integrated Wi-Fi Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
Integrated Bluetooth unverified 5.1
Intel Rapid Storage Technology Yes
vPro support Yes
CPU overclocking unverified No
Memory overclocking (XMP/EXPO) Yes
Supported form factors Mobile
Release date 2020-04-01
Release year 2020
Notes unverified Dedicated mobile chipset for Comet Lake