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ASUS M5A97 R2.0 vs GIGABYTE GA-H77N-WIFI (rev. 1.0)

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  • 43specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 21identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS M5A97 R2.0 has 2 more memory slots than the GIGABYTE GA-H77N-WIFI (rev. 1.0) (4 vs 2). The ASUS M5A97 R2.0 has 16 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE GA-H77N-WIFI (rev. 1.0) (32 GB vs 16 GB). The ASUS M5A97 R2.0 has 1 more USB 2.0 connectors than the GIGABYTE GA-H77N-WIFI (rev. 1.0) (3 vs 2). Processor manufacturer: AMD on the ASUS M5A97 R2.0, Intel on the GIGABYTE GA-H77N-WIFI (rev. 1.0). Processor socket: Socket AM3+ on the ASUS M5A97 R2.0, LGA 1155 (Socket H2) on the GIGABYTE GA-H77N-WIFI (rev. 1.0).

  • Processor manufacturer
    • M5A97 R2.0:AMD
    • GA-H77N-WIFI (rev. 1.0):Intel
  • Processor socket
    • M5A97 R2.0:Socket AM3+
    • GA-H77N-WIFI (rev. 1.0):LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
  • Number of memory slots
    • M5A97 R2.0:4
    • GA-H77N-WIFI (rev. 1.0):2
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • M5A97 R2.0:1066,1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz
    • GA-H77N-WIFI (rev. 1.0):800,1066,1333,1600 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • M5A97 R2.0:32 GB
    • GA-H77N-WIFI (rev. 1.0):16 GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • M5A97 R2.0:SATA III
    • GA-H77N-WIFI (rev. 1.0):SATA II, SATA III
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • M5A97 R2.0:3
    • GA-H77N-WIFI (rev. 1.0):2
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • M5A97 R2.0:6
    • GA-H77N-WIFI (rev. 1.0):2

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Comparison of M5A97 R2.0, GA-H77N-WIFI (rev. 1.0)
75 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM3+LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X3, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
System bus rateKnown for one4.8 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers42
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneECC & Non-ECCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz800,1066,1333,1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB16 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 IIISATA II, SATA III
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 5, 10Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneQuad-GPU CrossFireXUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors11
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers62
Number of SATA II connectorsDiffers02
Number of Parallel ATA connectors00
S/PDIF out connectorYesYes
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
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 connectorsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
TPM connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial port headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers64
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
eSATA ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers21
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantityDiffers02
DVI-D ports quantity00
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portYesYes
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneRealtek RTL8111FUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigagit Ethernet, WLAN
Features4 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmini ITX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD 970Intel H77
Motherboard southbridgeKnown for oneAMD SB950Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC887Realtek ALC892
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 8/7/XP
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers21
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeDiffersUEFIEFI AMI
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one64 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
ACPI versionKnown for one2.0aUnknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS jumperYesYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm170 mm
DepthDiffers229 mm170 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security (OEM version), Intel Rapid Start Technology, Intel Smart Connect Technology, Intel Smart Response Technology
Other featuresidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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