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ASUS M5A78L-M LE vs ASUS P8H61-M LX Rev 3.0

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  • 46specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 26identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • M5A78L-M LE:AMD
    • P8H61-M LX Rev 3.0:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • M5A78L-M LE:Socket AM3
    • P8H61-M LX Rev 3.0:LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
  • ECC сompatibility
    • M5A78L-M LE:ECC & Non-ECC
    • P8H61-M LX Rev 3.0:Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • M5A78L-M LE:1066,1333,1600,1866 MHz
    • P8H61-M LX Rev 3.0:1066,1333 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • M5A78L-M LE:8 GB
    • P8H61-M LX Rev 3.0:16 GB
  • Supported memory module capacities
    • M5A78L-M LE:1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 512MB
    • P8H61-M LX Rev 3.0:1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • M5A78L-M LE:SATA, SATA II
    • P8H61-M LX Rev 3.0:SATA II
  • Graphics card family
    • M5A78L-M LE:AMD
    • P8H61-M LX Rev 3.0:Intel

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Comparison of M5A78L-M LE, P8H61-M LX Rev 3.0
75 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM3LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Phenom II X2Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
System bus rateKnown for one5.2 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor thermal power (max)Known for one95 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECC & Non-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1600,1866 MHz1066,1333 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Supported memory module capacitiesDiffers1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 512MB1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB
Supported memory typesKnown for oneDDR3-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots typeKnown for oneDIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATA, SATA IISATA II
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 10, JBODUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDIntel
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1024 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics cardKnown for oneRadeon 3000Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers43
Number of SATA II connectorsDiffers64
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports1 differ
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers10
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Networkidentical
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8111E
Features3 differ
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD 760GIntel® H61
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC887
Audio output channelsDiffers5.1 channels7.1 channels
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Overclocking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindowsUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers13
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
PCI slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS2 differ
BIOS typeDiffersAMIUEFI
BIOS memory sizeDiffers16 Mbit32 Mbit
Weight & dimensions1 differ
DepthDiffers208 mm193 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAnti-virus
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceASUS utilities ASUS Update
Other features1 differ
Controller interface typeDiffersRealtek 8111EIntel H61(B3)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Special featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceASUS EPU: - EPU ASUS Exclusive Features: - AI Suite II - Ai Charger - Anti-Surge - Low EMI Solution - ESD Guards - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree

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