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ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 vs GIGABYTE GA-Z77X-UD5H-WB WIFI

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  • 58specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 24identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE GA-Z77X-UD5H-WB WIFI has 2 more memory slots than the ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 (4 vs 2). The GIGABYTE GA-Z77X-UD5H-WB WIFI has 16 GB more maximum internal memory than the ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 (32 GB vs 16 GB). The GIGABYTE GA-Z77X-UD5H-WB WIFI has 3 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors than the ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 (3 vs 0). Only the GIGABYTE GA-Z77X-UD5H-WB WIFI has Wi-Fi. Only the GIGABYTE GA-Z77X-UD5H-WB WIFI has Bluetooth.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • M5A78L-M LX3:AMD
    • GA-Z77X-UD5H-WB WIFI:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • M5A78L-M LX3:Socket AM3+
    • GA-Z77X-UD5H-WB WIFI:LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
  • Compatible processor series
    • M5A78L-M LX3:AMD Phenom
    • GA-Z77X-UD5H-WB WIFI:Intel® Celeron®
  • Number of memory slots
    • M5A78L-M LX3:2
    • GA-Z77X-UD5H-WB WIFI:4
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • M5A78L-M LX3:1066,1333,1600,1866 MHz
    • GA-Z77X-UD5H-WB WIFI:1333,1600,1666,2400 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • M5A78L-M LX3:16 GB
    • GA-Z77X-UD5H-WB WIFI:32 GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • M5A78L-M LX3:SATA, SATA II
    • GA-Z77X-UD5H-WB WIFI:SATA II, SATA III
  • RAID levels
    • M5A78L-M LX3:0, 1, 10, JBOD
    • GA-Z77X-UD5H-WB WIFI:0, 1, 5, 10

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Comparison of M5A78L-M LX3, GA-Z77X-UD5H-WB WIFI
105 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM3+LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD PhenomIntel® Celeron®
Processor thermal power (max)Known for one95 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1600,1866 MHz1333,1600,1666,2400 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
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 GB
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATA, SATA IISATA II, SATA III
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 10, JBOD0, 1, 5, 10
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
Graphics card familyKnown for oneATIUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics cardKnown for oneRadeon HD 3000Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers2560 x 1440 pixels2560 x 1600 pixels
DirectX versionKnown for one10Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics supportKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers03
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers05
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
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports9 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers04
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers20
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers01
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
Digital audio optical outKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
COM ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Network3 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Features4 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD 760GIntel Z77
Motherboard southbridgeKnown for oneAMD SB710Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC887Realtek ALC898
PC health monitoringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCPU, Fan, Temperature
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Windows 7, XP
Expansion slots3 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers13
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 slotsDiffers13
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-X slotsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOSidentical
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one16 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers188 mm244 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
mSATA ports quantityDiffers01
S/PDIF in portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Controller interface typeDiffersAMD SB710Intel Z77
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
PCI Express power connectors (6-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Controller 2nd interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMarvell 88SE9172
BIOS switch buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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