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Product comparison · 2 motherboards

ASUS Crosshair V Formula/ThunderBolt vs ASUS P8Z68-V LE

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  • 49specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 23identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • AMD
    • Intel
  • Processor socket
    • Socket AM3
    • LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
  • ECC сompatibility
    • ECC & Non-ECC
    • Non-ECC
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • 3-Way SLI
    • Quad-GPU CrossFireX
  • On-board graphics card
    • No
    • Yes
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • 2
    • 4
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • 7
    • 2
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • 3
    • 2

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P8Z68-V LEView product
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM3LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X3, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1
Memory2 differ
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECC & Non-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1600,1800,2000,2133 MHz1066,1333,1600,1866,2133,2200 MHz
Supported memory typesKnown for oneDDR3-SDRAM
Storage controllersidentical
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for oneSATA III
Graphics2 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers3-Way SLIQuad-GPU CrossFireX
On-board graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers24
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers72
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for one4
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers32
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYes
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for one2
Rear panel I/O ports8 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers84
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers16
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
Networkidentical
LAN controllerKnown for oneRealtek RTL8111E
Features1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD 990FXIntel Z68
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC892
CertificationKnown for oneRoHS
Overclocking featuresKnown for oneASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
Motherboard chipset familyKnown for oneAMD
Motherboard southbridgeKnown for oneAMD SB950
Expansion slots3 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers12
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers42
PCI slotsDiffers13
BIOS2 differ
BIOS typeDiffersUEFIAMI
BIOS memory sizeDiffers32 Mbit64 Mbit
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
DepthDiffers244 mm229 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Trial softwareKnown for oneAnti-virus
Bundled softwareKnown for oneASUS Utilities ASUS Update LucidLogix Virtu
Other features1 differ
Controller interface typeDiffersSB950Intel Z68
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYes
Special featuresKnown for oneASUS Dual Intelligent Processors - TPU & EPU: ASUS TPU: - Auto Tuning - TurboV - GPU Boost - TPU switch ASUS EPU: - EPU ASUS Power Design: - 4 +2 Phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features: - MemOK! - AI Suite II - Ai Charger+ - Anti-Surge - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user in
Manageability featuresKnown for oneWfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE
Controller 2nd interface typeKnown for oneASM1061
EZ plug connectorKnown for oneYes

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