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ASUS A88XM-A/USB 3.1 vs ASUS TUF SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 21identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor socket
    • A88XM-A/USB 3.1:Socket FM2+
    • TUF SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0:Socket AM3+
  • Compatible processor series
    • A88XM-A/USB 3.1:AMD Athlon
    • TUF SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0:AMD Phenom
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • A88XM-A/USB 3.1:1333,1600,1866,2133,2400 MHz
    • TUF SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0:1066,1333,1600,1866 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • A88XM-A/USB 3.1:64 GB
    • TUF SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0:32 GB
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • A88XM-A/USB 3.1:1
    • TUF SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0:2
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • A88XM-A/USB 3.1:6
    • TUF SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0:5
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • A88XM-A/USB 3.1:1
    • TUF SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0:3
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • A88XM-A/USB 3.1:2
    • TUF SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0:4

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Comparison of A88XM-A/USB 3.1, TUF SABERTOOTH 990FX R3.0
66 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketDiffersSocket FM2+Socket AM3+
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD AthlonAMD Phenom
Memory2 differ
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of memory slots44
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityNon-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1333,1600,1866,2133,2400 MHz1066,1333,1600,1866 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Storage controllersidentical
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2, SATA III
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one2048 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for oneAMDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics cardKnown for oneRadeon HD 7000Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one4096 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers12
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers65
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of EATX power connectors11
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers13
Number of COM connectors11
Front panel connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers20
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8111HIntel® I211-AT
Features4 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersmini ATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMDAMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A88XAMD 990FX
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC887Realtek ALC1150
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, WindowWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsDiffers12
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of M.2 (M) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
BIOS2 differ
BIOS typeDiffersUEFI AMIUEFI
BIOS memory size64 Mbit64 Mbit
ACPI versionDiffers4.0a2.0a
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers236 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers208 mm244 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedSATASATA

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