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ASUS M5A97 R2.0 vs GIGABYTE GA-Z77X-UP7 (rev. 1.0)

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  • 47specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 23identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS M5A97 R2.0 has 1 more USB 2.0 connectors than the GIGABYTE GA-Z77X-UP7 (rev. 1.0) (3 vs 2). The GIGABYTE GA-Z77X-UP7 (rev. 1.0) has 1 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors than the ASUS M5A97 R2.0 (2 vs 1). The GIGABYTE GA-Z77X-UP7 (rev. 1.0) has 4 more SATA II connectors than the ASUS M5A97 R2.0 (4 vs 0). Processor manufacturer: AMD on the ASUS M5A97 R2.0, Intel on the GIGABYTE GA-Z77X-UP7 (rev. 1.0). Processor socket: Socket AM3+ on the ASUS M5A97 R2.0, LGA 1155 (Socket H2) on the GIGABYTE GA-Z77X-UP7 (rev. 1.0).

  • Processor manufacturer
    • M5A97 R2.0:AMD
    • GA-Z77X-UP7 (rev. 1.0):Intel
  • Processor socket
    • M5A97 R2.0:Socket AM3+
    • GA-Z77X-UP7 (rev. 1.0):LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • M5A97 R2.0:1066,1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz
    • GA-Z77X-UP7 (rev. 1.0):1066,1333,1600 MHz
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • M5A97 R2.0:SATA III
    • GA-Z77X-UP7 (rev. 1.0):SATA II, SATA III
  • RAID levels
    • M5A97 R2.0:0, 1, 5, 10
    • GA-Z77X-UP7 (rev. 1.0):0, 1
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • M5A97 R2.0:3
    • GA-Z77X-UP7 (rev. 1.0):2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • M5A97 R2.0:1
    • GA-Z77X-UP7 (rev. 1.0):2
  • Number of SATA II connectors
    • M5A97 R2.0:0
    • GA-Z77X-UP7 (rev. 1.0):4

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Comparison of M5A97 R2.0, GA-Z77X-UP7 (rev. 1.0)
81 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
Memory1 differ
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of memory slots44
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 MHz1066,1333,1600 MHz
Maximum internal memory32 GB32 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 V
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATA IIISATA II, SATA III
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 100, 1
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffersQuad-GPU CrossFireX2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI, 4-Way CrossFireX, 4-Way SLI
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2560 x 1600 pixels
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers12
Number of SATA III connectors66
Number of SATA II connectorsDiffers04
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
Power fan connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial port headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Rear panel I/O ports6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity66
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers26
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
eSATA ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers21
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers01
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
DisplayPorts 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
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Features4 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXExtended ATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD 970Intel Z77
Motherboard southbridgeKnown for oneAMD SB950Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC887Realtek ALC898
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 slots22
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers23
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x8 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
BIOS2 differ
BIOS typeDiffersUEFIEFI AMI
BIOS memory sizeDiffers64 Mbit128 Mbit
ACPI versionKnown for one2.0aUnknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS jumperYesYes
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width305 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers229 mm264 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, LucidLogix Virtu MVP
Other featuresidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
mSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF in connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PCI Express power connectors (6-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
BIOS switch buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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