Intel C612 Review
The C612 utilizes Intel’s energy-efficient architecture. It supports various power states (C-states) to reduce energy consumption during idle periods. For large-scale data centers, this granular power control translates to significant Operational Expenditure (OPEX) savings.
| Feature | C612 Status | Modern Equivalent | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | ❌ No (only 2.0) | C621 (24x PCIe 3.0) | | PCIe 4.0/5.0 | ❌ No | C621A / C741 | | USB 3.1 Gen2 (10 Gb/s) | ❌ No | C242/C246 | | NVMe RAID native | ❌ Limited (RSTe only) | C621 (VROC) | | DMI 3.0 (8 GB/s) | ❌ No (DMI 2.0: 2 GB/s) | C621 / Z370 | intel c612