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ASUS M5A99X EVO vs GIGABYTE GA-880GM-USB3 AMD

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  • 48specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 23identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor socket
    • M5A99X EVO:Socket AM3
    • GA-880GM-USB3 AMD:Socket AM3+
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • M5A99X EVO:1066,1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz
    • GA-880GM-USB3 AMD:1066,1333,1800 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • M5A99X EVO:32 GB
    • GA-880GM-USB3 AMD:16 GB
  • RAID levels
    • M5A99X EVO:0, 1, 5, 10
    • GA-880GM-USB3 AMD:0, 1, 10, JBOD
  • On-board graphics card
    • M5A99X EVO:No
    • GA-880GM-USB3 AMD:Yes
  • Number of SATA II connectors
    • M5A99X EVO:2
    • GA-880GM-USB3 AMD:5
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • M5A99X EVO:3
    • GA-880GM-USB3 AMD:1
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • M5A99X EVO:8
    • GA-880GM-USB3 AMD:4

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GA-880GM-USB3 AMD

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Processor2 differ
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM3Socket AM3+
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6AMD Phenom FX, AMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X3, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6, AMD Phenom II X8
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
Memory2 differ
Supported memory typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3-SDRAM
Memory voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 V
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz1066,1333,1800 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Supported memory module capacitiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1GB, 2GB, 4GB
Memory channelsKnown for oneDual-channelUnknown — not stated by the source
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneECC & Non-ECCUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA II
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 10, JBOD
Graphics2 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffersQuad-GPU CrossFireX, Quad-GPU SLIHybrid CrossFireX
On-board graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD
Internal I/O2 differ
Number of SATA II connectorsDiffers25
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers31
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers84
eSATA ports quantityDiffers21
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3a
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers01
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Features4 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD 990XAMD 880G
Motherboard southbridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD SB710
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC892Realtek ALC889
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 32/64-bitMicrosoft Windows 7/ Vista/ XP
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers21
PCI slotsDiffers12
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS2 differ
BIOS typeDiffersEFIAWARD
ACPI versionDiffers2.0a1.0b
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm244 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 sourceNorton Internet Security
Other features1 differ
Controller interface typeDiffersAMD SB950AMD SB710
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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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