Source: Titanium Master Although Intel’s 12th generation Core already supports PCIe 5.0, it is only for the processor, and the Z690 motherboard is still stuck at PCIe 4.0.

Source: Titanium Master

Although Intel’s 12th generation Core already supports PCIe 5.0, it is only for the processor, and the Z690 motherboard still stays at PCIe 4.0. The Zen4 architecture Ryzen 7000 series to be launched next by AMD will be paired with 600 series chipsets, including X670E,

So there are recent reports that the flagship model of the 7000 series motherboard launched simultaneously with the 13th generation Core will be named Z790 and can support PCIe 5.0 M.2 SSD. Of course, MLID also pointed out that not all Z790 motherboards will enable PCIe 5.0 SSD. The reason is also obvious. PCIe 5.0 SSD has just started and will take time to become popular. Not everyone needs it.

In terms of time, the Z690 chipset will be delivered to motherboard manufacturers at the end of July or early August, will be verified in August, and will be put into production after completion.

In addition, the 13th generation Core processor is progressing smoothly (after all, the change is not big) and is even faster than the chipset. However, even if the processor is completed, it will not be launched until the motherboard is designed.