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ASUS A78M-A AMD A78 Socket FM2+ micro ATX vs GIGABYTE GA-Z87X-HD3 (rev. 1.1)

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 25identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • A78M-A AMD A78 Socket FM2+ micro ATX:AMD
    • GA-Z87X-HD3 (rev. 1.1):Intel
  • Processor socket
    • A78M-A AMD A78 Socket FM2+ micro ATX:Socket FM2+
    • GA-Z87X-HD3 (rev. 1.1):LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
  • Maximum internal memory
    • A78M-A AMD A78 Socket FM2+ micro ATX:64 GB
    • GA-Z87X-HD3 (rev. 1.1):32 GB
  • RAID levels
    • A78M-A AMD A78 Socket FM2+ micro ATX:0, 1, 10, JBOD
    • GA-Z87X-HD3 (rev. 1.1):0, 1, 10
  • Maximum graphics card memory
    • A78M-A AMD A78 Socket FM2+ micro ATX:2048 MB
    • GA-Z87X-HD3 (rev. 1.1):1024 MB
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • A78M-A AMD A78 Socket FM2+ micro ATX:2
    • GA-Z87X-HD3 (rev. 1.1):3
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • A78M-A AMD A78 Socket FM2+ micro ATX:2
    • GA-Z87X-HD3 (rev. 1.1):4
  • PS/2 ports quantity
    • A78M-A AMD A78 Socket FM2+ micro ATX:2
    • GA-Z87X-HD3 (rev. 1.1):1

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Comparison of A78M-A, GA-Z87X-HD3 (rev. 1.1)
68 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket FM2+LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD AIntel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory2 differ
Memory voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 V
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1333,1600,1866,2133,2400 MHz1333,1600,1800,1866,2000,2133,2200,2400,2666,2800,3000 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers1 differ
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 10, JBOD0, 1, 10
Graphics1 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers2048 MB1024 MB
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2-Way CrossFireX
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers23
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parallel connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial port headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers21
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
LAN controllerKnown for oneRealtek 8111GRUnknown — not stated by the source
Features5 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A78Intel® Z87
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC887-VDRealtek ALC892
PC health monitoringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCPU
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Win
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI slotsDiffers12
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS2 differ
BIOS typeDiffersUEFI AMIEFI AMI
ACPI versionDiffers4.0a2.0a
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one64 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers236 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers208 mm225 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security (OEM) Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology Intel Smart Response Technology
Cables includedKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
S/PDIF in connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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