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ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 vs GIGABYTE GA-P75-D3 (rev. 1.0)

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  • 52specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 28identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE GA-P75-D3 (rev. 1.0) has 2 more memory slots than the ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 (4 vs 2). The GIGABYTE GA-P75-D3 (rev. 1.0) has 16 GB more maximum internal memory than the ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 (32 GB vs 16 GB). The GIGABYTE GA-P75-D3 (rev. 1.0) has 1 more USB 2.0 connectors than the ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 (3 vs 2). Only the ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 has on-board graphics card. Processor manufacturer: AMD on the ASUS M5A78L-M LX3, Intel on the GIGABYTE GA-P75-D3 (rev. 1.0).

  • Processor manufacturer
    • M5A78L-M LX3:AMD
    • GA-P75-D3 (rev. 1.0):Intel
  • Processor socket
    • M5A78L-M LX3:Socket AM3+
    • GA-P75-D3 (rev. 1.0):LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
  • Number of memory slots
    • M5A78L-M LX3:2
    • GA-P75-D3 (rev. 1.0):4
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • M5A78L-M LX3:1066,1333,1600,1866 MHz
    • GA-P75-D3 (rev. 1.0):1066,1333,1600 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • M5A78L-M LX3:16 GB
    • GA-P75-D3 (rev. 1.0):32 GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • M5A78L-M LX3:SATA, SATA II
    • GA-P75-D3 (rev. 1.0):SATA II, SATA III
  • On-board graphics card
    • M5A78L-M LX3:Yes
    • GA-P75-D3 (rev. 1.0):No
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • M5A78L-M LX3:2
    • GA-P75-D3 (rev. 1.0):3

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Comparison of M5A78L-M LX3, GA-P75-D3 (rev. 1.0)
101 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM3+LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD PhenomIntel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
Processor thermal power (max)Known for one95 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory3 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1600,1866 MHz1066,1333,1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 V
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATA, SATA IISATA II, SATA III
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 10, JBODUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1024 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneHybrid CrossFireXUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Graphics card familyKnown for oneATIUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics cardKnown for oneRadeon HD 3000Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one2560 x 1440 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
DirectX versionKnown for one10Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics supportKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers01
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers01
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of IEEE1394 connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power fan connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
COM ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityDiffers01
WiFi-AP antenna jackKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Features3 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD 760GIntel B75
Motherboard southbridgeKnown for oneAMD SB710Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 7 Windows XP
Expansion slots3 differ
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x8 slotsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers12
Mini PCI Express slot (full length)Known for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini PCI Express slot (half-length)Known for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini PCI Express slotsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.02.0, 3.0
PCI slotsDiffers14
PCI-X slotsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOSidentical
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers188 mm215 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
mSATA ports quantityDiffers01
S/PDIF in portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Controller interface typeKnown for oneAMD SB710Unknown — not stated by the source
AGP x4 slotsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
AGP x8 slotsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal FireWire ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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