The 12th generation Core is really tempting, yesterday's push we mentioned that the i5-12400 for mainstream applications is very strong, but the only partner of the previous 12th generation Core - the Z690 motherboard and most of the Z690 motherboards choose the DDR5 memory is too expensive. For many small partners, the other chipsets of the 600 series just released should be a blessing, but where are these chipsets streamlined? What is the impact on use? It still has to be figured out first.
Let's first take a look at intel's official release of the specification comparison chart, first of all, the 12th generation Core is built-in memory and PCIe 5.0 controller in the CPU, so theoretically, 600 series chipsets can support PCIe 5.0 and DDR5 slots, but the motherboard will consider the line design according to the positioning, so for example, the entry-level H610 motherboard does not support PCIe 5.0, and the mainstream B660 motherboard does not support DDR5 memory.
The specification chart is more chaotic, here to grasp the key to say the difference, H670 is mainly to cancel the processor overclocking, PCIe 3.0 channels are slightly less, but plus the CPU channel, the total amount is still enough to fill all the slot interfaces on the large board, the number of ultra-high-speed USB channels cut to half or even less, but also enough back interface plus front interface to use. B660's PCIe 4.0 channels have been reduced to 6, PCIe 3.0 channels have been reduced to 8, and the common interfaces of the ATX board are not filled, which is more suitable for MATX, but considering the actual equipment at hand, it is basically enough.
Then there's the H610, which is a bit streamlined, with only one memory channel, no memory overclocking, no PCIe 4.0 channels, no USB 3.2 Gen2×2 (20G), and only two USB 3.2 Gen2 (10G). This can barely meet the needs of mainstream users, install one or two pieces of memory, a graphics card (take the CPU's PCIe channel), one or two M.2 SSDs (can only be PCIe 3.0), a PCIe ×4 board that may be needed, the ITX form factor is enough to accommodate, MATX price is of course better, it is a bit empty.
So it seems to be a good choice, H670 is a bit of a chicken rib, B660 mainstream is just right, H610 is a little insufficient for sure not. But don't worry, look at the price, the same series of B660 is more expensive than H610 100, seemingly good, but these ultra-streamlined B660 and H610 slots are basically the same, no meaning, and the specially designed B660 price is a lot more expensive. So at least for now, if you choose the i3 Celeron and there is no expansion need, the H610 can still be considered.