Intel · 2014
Intel Z97
The Intel Z97 is a desktop chipset released in 2014 for LGA 1150 sockets, supporting DDR3 memory and CPU overclocking.
The Intel Z97 is a chipset for desktop platforms, introduced in May 2014. It uses the LGA 1150 socket and supports DDR3 memory. The chipset has a TDP of 4.1 W and features PCIe 2.0 with 8 total chipset lanes, along with DMI 2.0. It includes 6 SATA III ports, 6 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, and 8 USB 2.0 ports. Integrated Ethernet MAC is present. The Z97 supports Intel Rapid Storage Technology, CPU overclocking, and memory overclocking via XMP/EXPO. It is now discontinued.
Specifications
| Socket unverified | LGA 1150 |
|---|---|
| Platform | Desktop |
| TDP | 4.1 W |
| PCIe version | 2.0 |
| Total PCIe lanes (chipset) | 8 |
| DMI version unverified | 2.0 |
| Memory support unverified | DDR3 |
| SATA III ports | 6 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports | 6 |
| USB 2.0 ports | 8 |
| Integrated Ethernet | MAC |
| Intel Rapid Storage Technology | Yes |
| CPU overclocking | Yes |
| Memory overclocking (XMP/EXPO) | Yes |
| Release date | 2014-05 |
| Release year | 2014 |
| Discontinued | Discontinued |