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ASUS M5A88M AMD 880G Socket AM3 ATX vs ASUS P8H61 EVO

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  • 40specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 21identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • M5A88M AMD 880G Socket AM3 ATX:AMD
    • P8H61 EVO:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • M5A88M AMD 880G Socket AM3 ATX:Socket AM3
    • P8H61 EVO:LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • M5A88M AMD 880G Socket AM3 ATX:1600,1866,2200 MHz
    • P8H61 EVO:1066,1333 MHz
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • M5A88M AMD 880G Socket AM3 ATX:4
    • P8H61 EVO:2
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • M5A88M AMD 880G Socket AM3 ATX:1
    • P8H61 EVO:2
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • M5A88M AMD 880G Socket AM3 ATX:4
    • P8H61 EVO:6
  • PS/2 ports quantity
    • M5A88M AMD 880G Socket AM3 ATX:1
    • P8H61 EVO:2
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • M5A88M AMD 880G Socket AM3 ATX:1
    • P8H61 EVO:0

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Comparison of M5A88M, P8H61 EVO
73 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM3LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Phenom II Dual-Core MobileIntel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory1 differ
Supported memory typesKnown for oneDDR3-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of memory slots44
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityNon-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1600,1866,2200 MHz1066,1333 MHz
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Storage controllersidentical
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 5, 10Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1024 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Parallel processing technology supportNot supportedNot supported
On-board graphics cardNoNo
Graphics card familyKnown for oneATIUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics cardKnown for oneRadeon HD 4250Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers42
S/PDIF out connectorYesYes
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers12
Number of COM connectors11
Parallel connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers46
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers12
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers10
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers65
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Networkidentical
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111ERealtek RTL8111E
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Features2 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyKnown for oneAMDUnknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD 880GIntel® H61
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC892Realtek ALC887
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Overclocking featuresKnown for oneOverclocking Protection: - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x16 slots11
PCI slotsDiffers13
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
BIOS2 differ
BIOS typeAMIAMI
BIOS memory sizeDiffers16 Mbit32 Mbit
ACPI versionDiffers3.02.0a
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers24.4 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers24.4 mm213 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAntivirus
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceASUS utilities ASUS Update
Other featuresidentical
S/PDIF in connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported RDIMM clock speedsKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics controllerKnown for oneHDMI, DVI, RGBUnknown — not stated by the source
Special featuresKnown for oneASUS Xtreme Design: ASUS Hybrid Processor - TurboV EVO: - Turbo Unlocker - Auto Tuning - TurboV - CPU Level Up - GPU Boost ASUS Hybrid Switch: - Core Unlocker ASUS Power Design: - ASUS EPU ASUS Exclusive Features: - MemOK! - Anti-Surge ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sinkUnknown — not stated by the source
Manageability featuresKnown for oneWOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXEUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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