Friday, March 29, 2024

H510 Vs H570 Vs Z590 Motherboards: What Is The Difference?

With the introduction of the new 11th generation Intel CPUs, we have new chipsets coming out. These include H510, H570 and Z590 chipset motherboards. The Z590 is the top-of-the-line series while the H510 is the entry-level and the H570 is between them. In this article, we are going to go over the differences between H510, H570, and Z590 chipset motherboards.

What Is The Difference Between H510, H570, And Z590 Motherboards

The following are the specifications of the H510, H570, and Z590 chipsets so that you know what the difference between all of them is:

FeaturesH510H570Z590
DMIDMI Gen3 x4DMI Gen3 x8DMI Gen3 x8
Maximum SATA 6 Gb/s Ports466
Maximum PCIe Gen3 Lanes62024
Total USB 2.0 Ports101414
Max USB 3.2 Gen 1×1 (5 Gb/s)4810
Max USB 3.2 Gen 2×1 (10 Gb/s)0410
Max USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (20 Gb/s)023
Intel Smart Sound TechnologyNoYesYes
Intel CSME FirmwareIntel CSME 1.5 ConsumerIntel CSME 1.5 ConsumerIntel CSME 1.5 Consumer
Intel Optane Memory SupportNoYesYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyYesYesYes
Intel RST For PCIe Storage023
PCIe Raid 0,1,5 SupportNoYesYes
SATA Raid 0,1,5,10 SupportNoYesYes
eSPI Chip Select224
Processor PCI Express 3.0 Lane Configuration Support1×161×16+1×41×16+1×4 or 2×8+1×4 or 1×8+3×4
Simultaneous Independent Display Support233

The Z590 motherboards are more expensive than the others but you also get:

  • 2 more SATA 6 Gb/s Ports than H510
  • 4 more max PCIe Gen3 Lanes than H570
  • 4 more total USB 2.0 Ports than H510
  • A higher number of USB 3.2 Gen ports
  • Intel Smart Sound Technology
  • Intel Optane Memory Support
  • Intel RST For PCIe Storage

With that in mind, the mid-range H570 motherboards are also pretty compelling. If you are interested in getting a high-end CPU but is not unlocked then you can make do with an H570 motherboard.

The new Z690 chipset has been announced to support the 12 generation of Intel Alder Lake CPUs. You can check out our Z690 vs Z590 article to learn about the differences between the two. You can also check out our recommended Z690 motherboards if you are interested in buying one.

This is what you need to know about when it comes to the differences between H510, H570, and Z590 chipset motherboards. If you are interested in getting a Z590 motherboard to go with your unlocked Intel 11th generation CPU then you can check out our recommended Z590 motherboards.

Talha Amjad
Talha Amjad
PC hardware enthusiast and avid gamer. Has been creating content for more than 10 years and has worked with multiple brands and renowned websites. Tech and gaming are more than just work, they are a passion and way of life for me.
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