Intel · 2020
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 |