Recently, information about AMD's new A620 chipset was shared on Twitter by @g01d3nm4ng0, a person with a reputation for providing accurate information.
The A620 chipset is said to be a scaled-down version of the B650 chipset, with the same number of PCIe lanes but only offering PCIe 3.0 instead of 4.0. The A620 chipset will have eight usable PCIe lanes, 4 of which will be connected to the CPU with PCIe 3.0 speeds. The number of USB ports has been reduced to only 2 10 Gbps and 2 5 Gbps, with 6 USB 2.0 ports. The motherboards for the A620 chipset will only support PCIe 4.0 for the CPU lanes. The information also suggests that CPU overclocking will not be available, but RAM overclocking will be included.
A620 motherboards featuring either the Promontory 21 module previously utilized in the B650/X670 series, or the unmentioned Promontory 22 chipset. The Promontory 22 chipset will have the same specifications as the A620 chipset when it becomes available in the future. PROM21 and PROM22 are anticipated to have comparable capabilities, although the A620, the most basic chipset in the 600-series, will not necessitate a sophisticated design like the high-end boards. This affords AMD the opportunity to eliminate any unnecessary chipset features in a future revision.
The release of this more affordable motherboard series could assist AMD in realizing its goal of a lower starting price for AM5 motherboards. Currently, the cheapest B650 motherboards are priced at $150, which some users may consider being expensive. In addition, the AM5 platform requires DDR5 memory, which,at this time is getting cheaper as well.
Update:
AMD and its partners are set to announce the release of the first A620 motherboards today. WCCFtech has confirmed this news, which was first reported by HKEPC. The A620 motherboards are expected to use a new variant of the B650 chipset, which is partially disabled, and a smaller size, resulting in lower production costs. The majority of A620 motherboards will reportedly be available for under $100, with an additional $10 for VAT. These budget-friendly motherboards will provide users with a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot and a PCIe 4.0 SSD, among other features. However, it's recommended that users avoid pairing them with more powerful X models of the Ryzen 7000 series due to the boards' modest power supply.
Furthermore, MSI has revealed a possible PCB drawing for an AMD A620 chipset Micro-ATX motherboard. The drawing suggests that the motherboard will be priced under $100 and will feature a Socket AM5 that draws power from a 24-pin ATX and 8-pin EPS power connectors. The processor is powered by an 8-phase VRM with DPAK discrete MOSFETs and connected to two DDR5 DIMM slots, an M.2 NVMe slot, and a PCI-Express x16. The motherboard also features four SATA ports, Display connectivity via HDMI and D-Sub, a PCI-Express 3.0 x1 expansion slot, 6-channel HD audio, and a 1 GbE wired network connection. AMD is set to roll out cost-effective A620 motherboards later this quarter. These motherboards provide an affordable option for users who require basic features and are willing to compromise on high-end specifications.
New Details Emerge on AMDs A620 Chipset: What We Know So Far (updated)
