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ASUS M5A99X EVO vs ASUS P8H61-M LX Rev 3.0

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  • 43specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 16identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • M5A99X EVO:AMD
    • P8H61-M LX Rev 3.0:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • M5A99X EVO:Socket AM3
    • P8H61-M LX Rev 3.0:LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
  • Number of memory slots
    • M5A99X EVO:4
    • P8H61-M LX Rev 3.0:2
  • ECC сompatibility
    • M5A99X EVO:ECC & Non-ECC
    • P8H61-M LX Rev 3.0:Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • M5A99X EVO:1066,1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz
    • P8H61-M LX Rev 3.0:1066,1333 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • M5A99X EVO:32 GB
    • P8H61-M LX Rev 3.0:16 GB
  • On-board graphics card
    • M5A99X EVO:No
    • P8H61-M LX Rev 3.0:Yes
  • Number of SATA II connectors
    • M5A99X EVO:2
    • P8H61-M LX Rev 3.0:4

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Comparison of M5A99X EVO, P8H61-M LX Rev 3.0
75 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM3LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
System bus rateKnown for one5.2 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers42
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECC & Non-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz1066,1333 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Supported memory module capacitiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB
Storage controllersidentical
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA 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
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectors33
Number of SATA II connectorsDiffers24
Number of Parallel ATA connectors00
S/PDIF out connectorYesYes
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers31
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of IEEE1394 connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports7 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
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantity00
DVI-D ports quantity00
Headphone outputsDiffers63
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Networkidentical
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111ERealtek RTL8111E
Features3 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD 990XIntel® H61
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC892Realtek ALC887
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Overclocking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 32/64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers13
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers21
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeDiffersEFIUEFI
BIOS memory size32 Mbit32 Mbit
ACPI version2.0a2.0a
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm244 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm193 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAnti-virus
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceASUS utilities ASUS Update
Other features1 differ
Controller interface typeDiffersAMD SB950Intel H61(B3)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Special featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceASUS EPU: - EPU ASUS Exclusive Features: - AI Suite II - Ai Charger - Anti-Surge - Low EMI Solution - ESD Guards - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree
Controller 2nd interface typeKnown for oneJMicron JMB362Unknown — not stated by the source
Manageability featuresKnown for oneWfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXEUnknown — not stated by the source

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