The Intel 946GZ Express Chipset, launched in 2006, was part of the 946 chipset family designed for desktop computing. Supporting Intel Core 2 Duo, Pentium D, Pentium 4, and Celeron processors, the 946GZ chipset provided a range of features for mainstream desktop systems. It featured the Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 for integrated graphics, supporting basic visual tasks. The chipset supported DDR2 memory technology and provided connectivity options such as USB 2.0 and PCI Express. While it is now considered outdated, during its time, the 946GZ chipset contributed to advancements in desktop computing by offering improved performance and features.