Intel · 2017
Intel Z270
The Intel Z270 is a desktop chipset released in 2017 for LGA 1151 rev 1 processors, supporting overclocking and DDR4 memory.
The Intel Z270 is a chipset for desktop platforms, introduced in January 2017. It uses the LGA 1151 rev 1 socket and is built on a 22 nm process with a TDP of 6 W. The chipset provides 24 PCIe 3.0 lanes and supports dual-channel DDR4 memory up to 64 GB, without ECC. It includes 6 SATA III ports, 10 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, and 14 USB 2.0 ports, but lacks USB 3.2 Gen 2 or Gen 2x2. Integrated Ethernet is supported via a MAC. Features include Intel Rapid Storage Technology, CPU overclocking, and memory overclocking (XMP). The chipset was discontinued and had a launch MSRP of $47.
Specifications
| Socket unverified | LGA 1151 rev 1 |
|---|---|
| Platform | Desktop |
| Process node | 22 nm |
| TDP | 6 W |
| PCIe version | 3.0 |
| Total PCIe lanes (chipset) | 24 |
| DMI version | 3.0 |
| Memory support | DDR4 |
| Max memory | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 |
| ECC memory support | No |
| SATA III ports | 6 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 ports unverified | 0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports unverified | 0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports | 10 |
| USB 2.0 ports | 14 |
| Integrated Ethernet | Integrated MAC |
| Intel Rapid Storage Technology | Yes |
| CPU overclocking | Yes |
| Memory overclocking (XMP/EXPO) | Yes |
| Release date unverified | 2017-01-03 |
| Release year | 2017 |
| Launch MSRP | 47 USD |
| Notes | Discontinued |