X299 Chipset

Intel also introduced its X299 chipset, which the company said has improved I/O capabilities. The X299 also features Intel's new LGA 2066 socket, which it said is compatible with its Core X-series processors.

Intel said that Intel X299 chipset supports Intel's recently released Optane memory and provides faster throughput times with DMI 3.0.

The X299 chipset will launch in the second quarter of 2017.