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X870

The X870 is an AMD chipset for AM5 desktop platforms, released in September 2024.

The X870 is an AMD chipset for the AM5 socket, released in September 2024. It is designed for desktop platforms and supports DDR5 memory, including ECC memory. The chipset provides 12 PCIe 5.0 lanes and uses a DMI 4.0 connection to the CPU. It offers extensive connectivity with 8 SATA III ports, 1 USB4 port, 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 ports, 8 USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, and 12 USB 2.0 ports. The X870 supports CPU and memory overclocking (XMP/EXPO) and has a TDP of 14 W. It is compatible with ATX, Micro-ATX, and Mini-ITX form factors. Optional integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are available. The chipset is built on Promontory 21×2 architecture and supports PCIe 5.0 for GPU and M.2, with USB4 being optional.

Specifications

Socket unverified AM5
Platform unverified Desktop
TDP unverified 14 W
PCIe version unverified 5.0
Total PCIe lanes (chipset) unverified 12
DMI version unverified 4.0
Memory support unverified DDR5
ECC memory support unverified Yes
SATA III ports unverified 8
USB4 ports unverified 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 ports unverified 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports unverified 8
USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports unverified 2
USB 2.0 ports unverified 12
Integrated Wi-Fi unverified Optional
Integrated Bluetooth unverified Optional
CPU overclocking unverified Yes
Memory overclocking (XMP/EXPO) unverified Yes
Supported form factors unverified ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
Release date unverified 2024-09
Release year unverified 2024
Notes unverified X870 chipset uses Promontory 21×2 architecture, supports PCIe 5.0 for GPU and M.2, USB4 optional.