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ASUS A88X-PLUS AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX vs ASUS H81M-D PLUS

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  • 48specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 27identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • A88X-PLUS AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:AMD
    • H81M-D PLUS:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • A88X-PLUS AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:Socket FM2+
    • H81M-D PLUS:LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
  • Maximum internal memory
    • A88X-PLUS AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:64 GB
    • H81M-D PLUS:16 GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • A88X-PLUS AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:SATA III
    • H81M-D PLUS:SATA II, SATA III
  • Maximum graphics card memory
    • A88X-PLUS AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:2048 MB
    • H81M-D PLUS:1024 MB
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • A88X-PLUS AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:Quad-GPU CrossFireX
    • H81M-D PLUS:Not supported
  • Maximum resolution
    • A88X-PLUS AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:4096 x 2160 pixels
    • H81M-D PLUS:1920 x 1200 pixels
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • A88X-PLUS AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:3
    • H81M-D PLUS:2

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Comparison of A88X-PLUS, H81M-D PLUS
69 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket FM2+LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD AIntel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
Memory2 differ
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1333,1600,2133,2200,2250,2400 MHz1066,1333,1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB16 GB
Number of memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATA IIISATA II, SATA III
RAID levelsKnown for one1, 5, 10Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers2048 MB1024 MB
Parallel processing technology supportDiffersQuad-GPU CrossFireXNot supported
Maximum resolutionDiffers4096 x 2160 pixels1920 x 1200 pixels
Internal I/O4 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers32
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers82
Number of SATA II connectorsDiffers02
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers21
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
CPU fan connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
COM ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Features3 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A88XIntel® H81
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 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, WinUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (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
PCI slotsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
BIOSidentical
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm226 mm
DepthDiffers226 mm183 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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