The 12th Generation Intel Core Processor uses Intel’s 600 Series chipset that supports the advanced processor features such as DDR5 memory, PCIe Gen 5.0, Thunderbolt 4 and more. Chipsets will include the Z690 (Gaming), Q670 (Business), H670 (Mainstream), B660 (Budget), and H610 (Entry).
Features of the new Z690 Chipset are shown in this diagram from Intel:
ASUS
| ASI SKU | Part Number | Form Factor | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|
| 257930 | ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO | ATX | DDR5 |
| 257942 | PRIME Z690-A | ATX | DDR5 |
| 257944 | PRIME Z690-P | ATX | DDR5 |
| 257945 | PRIME Z690-P WIFI D4 | ATX | DDR4 |
MSI
| ASI SKU | Part Number | Form Factor | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|
| 258031 | Z690CARBWIFI | ATX | DDR5 |
| 258033 | Z690FORCEWIFI | ATX | DDR5 |
| 258034 | Z690EDGEWID4 | ATX | DDR4 |
| 258035 | Z690TOMWID4 | ATX | DDR4 |
| 258036 | Z690AWIFDDR4 | ATX | DDR4 |
| 258037 | PROZ690ADDR4 | ATX | DDR4 |
| Z690UNIFYX | ATX | DDR5 | |
| Z690UNIFY | ATX | DDR5 | |
| PROZ690A | ATX | DDR4 | |
| PROZ690AWIFI | ATX | DDR5 | |
| PROZ690PDDR4 |