Intel chipset h vs z vs x

[LazerTechX]

Hi, I would like to ask, what are the differences between the H, Z and X chipsets of Intel platforms.

 

[turkey3_scratch]

The main differences:

H: does not support overclocking
Z: supports overclocking
X: supports the new DDR4 RAM and the latest processors as well as overclocking

That's all I really know 😛

 

[drtweak]

H series is not meant for over clocking or gaming. Its more for OEM's like Dell/HP/Acer Ect or basic workstation

Z series are the gaming chipsets. Z77 Z87 Z97 ect

X are the 2011 Socket i7 CPU boards. like the X79 and X99

For gaming just go with a good Z series depening on what generation CPU you are using.

 

[drtweak]

The main differences:

H: does not support overclocking
Z: supports overclocking
X: supports the new DDR4 RAM and the latest processors as well as overclocking

That's all I really know 😛

Note: Only the X99 Supports DDR4. the X79 and older is still DDR3

There is no X89 Chipset

 

[dish_moose]

The X series also has more PCI "lanes" and quad channel memory.
-Bruce
Edit also X cost more than Z which costs more than H.