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Guru3D.com » News » New AMD chipsets surface at USB-IF: A420, Z490 and X499

New AMD chipsets surface at USB-IF: A420, Z490 and X499

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 09/24/2018 07:04 PM | source: computerbase | 15 comment(s)
New AMD chipsets surface at USB-IF: A420, Z490 and X499

A handful of new AMD chipset names surfaced in USB-IF registrations. AMD denies that the entries are legitimate, but well the names are in there alright. You will notice a Z490 and X499, which have been rumored about a couple of months ago as well. A420 is also listed, the successor of A320.

The Z490 chipset would enter the race as the new flagship in the middle class, already ready and scheduled for the start of the Computex 2018, but literally, five minutes before the show was still pulled: Too expensive and supposedly too few new features, it was rumored. Additional PCIe lanes would be accomplished with an expensive PLX Chip, which was not available in sufficient quantities, reports computerbase. The same applies to the X499 chipset for the high-end segment. This apparently also was already at Computex 2018 as a refresher for the Threadripper 2000 is considered, the latest rumors now say that he could be unveiled at CES 2019 .

In addition, there is also an A420 chipset as heir to the entry-level model A320. The A320 has not appeared anywhere yet, as have the Pro 460 and Pro 490 solutions - presumably the business offshoot for the Ryzen Pro processor line. 

AMD has commented on the topic, and they normally do not talk about unannounced products.

USB-IF certification is a standard procedure for all chipset development, planned early in product development. The USB-IF site was recently updated with AMD test chips which have not been and may not be released. We are working with USB-IF to have these erroneous listings removed from their site.

AMD

The list is real though:



New AMD chipsets surface at USB-IF: A420, Z490 and X499




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#5588708 Posted on: 09/25/2018 09:17 AM
I'd swear that AMD have chosen Z490 just to piss Intel off.
They probably won't even use it lol ;)

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#5588790 Posted on: 09/25/2018 01:55 PM
What exactly would the Z490 bring to the table? More Pcie lanes for M.2 for example?

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#5588827 Posted on: 09/25/2018 03:09 PM
List has been removed...the only thing listed is the b450 and x470. I would imagine there is a new empty parking space at AMD. :oops:
AMD 400 Series chipsets
TID: 5085000012
Model Number: B450
Advanced Micro Devices
04/19/2018

AMD 400 Series chipsets (X470)
TID: 5080000012
Model Number: X470
Advanced Micro Devices
03/05/2018

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#5588829 Posted on: 09/25/2018 03:11 PM
I'd swear that AMD have chosen Z490 just to piss Intel off.
They probably won't even use it lol ;)
More like FU490.

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#5588835 Posted on: 09/25/2018 03:29 PM
What exactly would the Z490 bring to the table? More Pcie lanes for M.2 for example?

Ideally, yes. X470 is a bit underwhelming for enthusiast grade. They should add another x12 lanes, x8 of which would go to the 2nd PCIe slot and the other x4 for a 2nd M.2 slot. Such a layout could also permit a x8 :x8 :x8 layout for triple SLI/Crossfire.
I think they should also add another 2 SATA hosts, not because the motherboard needs more SATA ports, but because then you don't have to disable them when using M.2.
I personally think that's as good as an AM4 board really needs to get. The current X470 board makes for a great Micro ATX chipset but it's just too underwhelming for full ATX.

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