ASUS A88X-PLUS AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX vs GIGABYTE GA-Z87X-HD3 (rev. 1.1)

Key differences

• Processor manufacturer
  • A88X-PLUS AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:AMD
  • GA-Z87X-HD3 (rev. 1.1):Intel
• Processor socket
  • A88X-PLUS AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:Socket FM2+
  • GA-Z87X-HD3 (rev. 1.1):LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
• Maximum internal memory
  • A88X-PLUS AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:64 GB
  • GA-Z87X-HD3 (rev. 1.1):32 GB
• RAID levels
  • A88X-PLUS AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:1, 5, 10
  • GA-Z87X-HD3 (rev. 1.1):0, 1, 10
• Maximum graphics card memory
  • A88X-PLUS AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:2048 MB
  • GA-Z87X-HD3 (rev. 1.1):1024 MB
• Parallel processing technology support
  • A88X-PLUS AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:Quad-GPU CrossFireX
  • GA-Z87X-HD3 (rev. 1.1):2-Way CrossFireX
• Number of SATA III connectors
  • A88X-PLUS AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:8
  • GA-Z87X-HD3 (rev. 1.1):6
• USB 2.0 ports quantity
  • A88X-PLUS AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:4
  • GA-Z87X-HD3 (rev. 1.1):2