Intel 800-series chipsets details leak out: CPU overclocking exclusive to Z890

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Intel 800-series for Arrow Lake-S CPUs detailed

The next-gen platform will be divided into 5 chipsets. 


AORUS Z790, Source: PC World

Contrary to what the Computex showcase of Intel’s “next-gen” motherboard lineup might have suggested, the Z890 chipset isn’t the only one currently being developed. Various leaks from motherboard makers and certification offices have shown that these companies are also working on B860 and H810 motherboards for the consumer segment. The future of the H870 chipset (not included in this comparison) remains uncertain, according to Jaykihn, a new source in the Intel scene. He has been sharing some preliminary details on the Intel Core Ultra 200 series, be it Arrow Lake or Lunar Lake.

The upcoming series of LGA-1851 motherboards should be unveiled in full in the next 6 months, assuming we include the CES 2025 showcase. Currently, we know that the Z890 series will take the spotlight with the arrival of the Core Ultra 200K unlocked series, which should happen in early Q4. These are high-end SKUs designed for enthusiasts who have no problems with overclocking (and paying extra). The Q870 and B860 series might appear a bit later, with the Ultra non-K series expected to debut at CES.

Jaykihn has now shared a spec sheet featuring all five planned chipsets for the Intel 800-series. This also includes the W880 workstation chipset, likely to power the Arrow Lake-based Xeon series.

Perhaps the most interesting detail for consumers is that the Z890 will still be the only official platform supporting CPU overclocking, specifically the voltage for X86 cores (IA) and BCLK (base clock) adjustment. Users will still be able to overclock memory on the B860 platform, but this feature is not supposed to work on the Q870 and H810 chipsets.
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