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Intel Z690

The Intel Z690 is a desktop chipset for LGA 1700 sockets, released in 2021. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory and offers CPU and memory overclocking.

The Intel Z690 is a chipset designed for Intel's LGA 1700 socket, targeting desktop platforms. Released in October 2021 with a launch MSRP of $57, it has a TDP of 6 W. The chipset provides 28 PCIe lanes, supporting PCIe 3.0 and 4.0, and features a DMI 4.0 interface to the CPU. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, but not ECC memory. Storage options include 8 SATA III ports and Intel Rapid Storage Technology. Connectivity includes up to 4 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 ports, 10 USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, 10 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, and 14 USB 2.0 ports. Integrated Ethernet MAC and Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 are also included. The Z690 enables CPU overclocking and memory overclocking via XMP/EXPO. It is typically paired with Intel 12th Gen Core processors.

Specifications

Socket unverified LGA 1700
Platform Desktop
TDP 6 W
PCIe version 3.0, 4.0
Total PCIe lanes (chipset) 28
DMI version 4.0
Memory support DDR4, DDR5
ECC memory support No
SATA III ports 8
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 ports 4
USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports 10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 10
USB 2.0 ports 14
Integrated Ethernet Integrated MAC
Integrated Wi-Fi Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
Intel Rapid Storage Technology Yes
CPU overclocking Yes
Memory overclocking (XMP/EXPO) Yes
Release date 2021-10-01
Release year 2021
Launch MSRP 57 USD