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ASUS A88X-GAMER AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX vs ASUS H97-PRO Gamer

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  • 41specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 27identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • A88X-GAMER AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:AMD
    • H97-PRO Gamer:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • A88X-GAMER AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:Socket FM2+
    • H97-PRO Gamer:LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
  • RAID levels
    • A88X-GAMER AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD
    • H97-PRO Gamer:0, 1, 5, 10
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • A88X-GAMER AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:8
    • H97-PRO Gamer:4
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • A88X-GAMER AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:8
    • H97-PRO Gamer:4
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • A88X-GAMER AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:2
    • H97-PRO Gamer:3
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • A88X-GAMER AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:4
    • H97-PRO Gamer:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • A88X-GAMER AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:2
    • H97-PRO Gamer:4

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Comparison of A88X-GAMER, H97-PRO Gamer
59 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket FM2+LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD AIntel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
Memory1 differ
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNon-ECC
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1333,1600,1866,2133,2200,2250,2400 MHz1333,1600 MHz
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA IIISATA III
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD0, 1, 5, 10
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportQuad-GPU CrossFireXQuad-GPU CrossFireX
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectors33
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors11
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers84
Number of SATA II connectors00
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers84
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers23
Number of COM connectors11
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
PS/2 ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI-D ports quantity11
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® I218-V
Features2 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A88XIntel® H97
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slots11
PCI slots33
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory size64 Mbit64 Mbit
ACPI versionDiffers2.0a5.0
Clear CMOS jumperYesYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width305 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers229 mm244 mm

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