Intel® Z390 Chipset

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Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications

Essentials

Status
Launched
Product Collection
Intel® 300 Series Desktop Chipsets
Launch Date
Q4'18
Vertical Segment
Desktop
Bus Speed
8 GT/s
TDP
6 W
Supports Overclocking
Yes

Supplemental Information

Embedded Options Available
No

Memory Specifications

# of DIMMs per channel
2

# of Displays Supported ‡
3

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision
3.0
PCI Express Configurations ‡
x1, x2, x4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes
24

I/O Specifications

# of USB Ports
14
USB Configuration
10 Total USB 3.1 Ports
- Up to 6 USB 3.1 Gen 2 Ports
- Up to 10 USB 3.1 Gen 1 Ports
14 USB 2.0 Ports
USB Revision
3.1/2.0
Max # of SATA 6.0 Gb/s Ports
6
Integrated LAN
Integrated MAC
Integrated Wireless‡
Intel® Wireless-AC MAC
Supported Processor PCI Express Port Revision
3
Supported Processor PCI Express Port Configurations
1x16 or 2x8 or 1x8+2x4

Advanced Technologies

Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported ‡
Yes
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) ‡
Yes
Intel vPro® Platform Eligibility ‡
No
Intel® ME Firmware Version
12
Intel® HD Audio Technology
Yes
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology
Yes
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology for PCI Storage
Yes
Intel® Smart Sound Technology
Yes
Intel® Platform Trust Technology (Intel® PTT)
Yes

Security & Reliability

Intel® Boot Guard
Yes
Reviews

Reviews

Drivers and Downloads
Block Diagram
Related Technologies

Related Technologies

Overclocking1

Release your inner gaming beast with the Intel® Z390 chipset and unlocked 9th & 8th Generation Intel® Core™ processors. Unlock your core, graphics, and memory frequencies2 to new levels as you defeat your gaming foes. Gaming and productivity is redefined with the Intel® Z390 chipset paired with new unlocked 9th & 8th Generation Intel® Core™ processors.

Intel® Optane™ Memory

The Intel® Z390 chipset and 9th & 8th Generation Intel® Core™ processors enable support for Intel® Optane™ memory which speeds up access to your favorite programs and files.2 With the fast application response times enabled by Intel® Optane™ memory, you can quickly access your digital life.

Intel® UHD Graphics

Intel® UHD Graphics on 9th & 8th Generation Intel® Core™ processors provide eye-popping 4K UHD resolutions. Experience more immersive gaming with High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Rec. 2020 (Wide Color Gamut) support. Playback your favorite videos with color precision via native true 10-bit graphics output. With up to three independent, DisplayPort* and/or HDMI* displays supported with the Intel® Z390 chipset, you can immerse yourself into your gaming experience.

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Configure Your Ideal Gaming Rig

The Intel® Z390 chipset paired with an Intel® Core™ i9-9900K processor are fast and powerful out of the box—and still let you custom tune for even higher performance.

Intel® Core™ i9-9900K processor specifications

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Product and Performance Information

This feature may not be available on all computing systems. Please check with the system vendor to determine if your system delivers this feature, or reference the system specifications (motherboard, processor, chipset, power supply, HDD, graphics controller, memory, BIOS, drivers, virtual machine monitor-VMM, platform software, and/or operating system) for feature compatibility. Functionality, performance, and other benefits of this feature may vary depending on system configuration.
1

No product or component can be absolutely secure.

Altering clock frequency or voltage may damage or reduce the useful life of the processor and other system components, and may reduce system stability and performance. Product warranties may not apply if the processor is operated beyond its specifications. Check with the manufacturers of system and components for additional details.

2

Intel® Optane™ memory requires specific hardware and software configuration. Visit www.intel.com.au/OptaneMemory for configuration requirements.