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ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 vs ASUS P5G41T-M LX V2

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Key differences

The ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 has 2 more memory slots than the ASUS P5G41T-M LX V2 (4 vs 2). The ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 has 24 GB more maximum internal memory than the ASUS P5G41T-M LX V2 (32 GB vs 8 GB). The ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 has 1 more USB 2.0 connectors than the ASUS P5G41T-M LX V2 (3 vs 2). Only the ASUS P5G41T-M LX V2 has on-board graphics card. Processor manufacturer: AMD on the ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0, Intel on the ASUS P5G41T-M LX V2.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • M5A99X EVO R2.0:AMD
    • P5G41T-M LX V2:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • M5A99X EVO R2.0:Socket AM3+
    • P5G41T-M LX V2:LGA 775 (Socket T)
  • Number of memory slots
    • M5A99X EVO R2.0:4
    • P5G41T-M LX V2:2
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • M5A99X EVO R2.0:1066,1333,1866,2133 MHz
    • P5G41T-M LX V2:1066,1333 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • M5A99X EVO R2.0:32 GB
    • P5G41T-M LX V2:8 GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • M5A99X EVO R2.0:SATA III
    • P5G41T-M LX V2:SATA II
  • On-board graphics card
    • M5A99X EVO R2.0:No
    • P5G41T-M LX V2:Yes
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • M5A99X EVO R2.0:3
    • P5G41T-M LX V2:2

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Comparison of M5A99X EVO R2.0, P5G41T-M LX V2
86 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM3+LGA 775 (Socket T)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Phenom FX, AMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X3, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6, AMD Phenom II X8Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Celeron® Dual-Core, Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core
Maximum number of SMP processors11
System bus rateKnown for one5.2 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor system buses supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800,1066,1333 MHz
Memory3 differ
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers42
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityNon-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1866,2133 MHz1066,1333 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB8 GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATA IIISATA II
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 5, 10Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffersQuad-GPU CrossFireX, Quad-GPU SLINot supported
On-board graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGMA X4500
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2048 x 1536 pixels
DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers10
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers60
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
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — 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
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers84
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantityDiffers20
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers12
Microphone inYesYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8111FRealtek RTL8111E
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Features4 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD 990XIntel® G41
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC892Realtek ALC887
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Cooling typePassivePassive
Power source typeATXATX
Overclocking featuresKnown for oneASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers21
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers31
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x1, 1x16, 2x8Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI-X slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
BIOS3 differ
BIOS typeDiffersUEFIAMI
BIOS memory sizeDiffers64 Mbit8 Mbit
ACPI versionDiffers2.0a2.0
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm244 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm201 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersCrossFire, SATASATA, UDMA
Drivers includedYesYes
Trial softwareKnown for oneAntivirusUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneASUS Utilities ASUS UpdateUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Controller 2nd interface typeKnown for oneASMedia PCIe SATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Controller interface typeKnown for oneAMD SB950Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideYesYes

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