Intel X48 based mainboards are already starting to sell in stores and get the users pretty confused. Is the new chipset worth our attention or it is hardly that much different from the Intel X38? Our review dedicated to a new Gigabyte mainboard will help answer this question.
The structure of Intel’s core logic solutions available in the market has always been very transparent and clear for the users. Within each chipset generation the company offered a basic discrete core logic set for mainstream systems, its enhanced modifications for high-performance market and a number of integrated models for inexpensive and budget systems. For example, at this time Intel P35 is a basic product, Intel X38 is positioned for the high-end systems, while the whole line-up of integrated solutions, such as G35, G33 and G31, are being offered for the budget segment. However, this well-balanced system we are all so used to may fall apart very soon, because the stores started to offer mainboards on a new core logic set – Intel X48. This product is not intended to simply replace the top Intel X38 chipset, but is positioned at an even higher level than the latter. As a result, the Intel chipset lineup will include not just a solution for enthusiasts – Intel X38, but also a solution for super-extreme enthusiasts – Intel X48.
