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ASUS M5A99X EVO vs MSI Z68A-GD55 (B3)

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 25identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • M5A99X EVO:AMD
    • Z68A-GD55 (B3):Intel
  • Processor socket
    • M5A99X EVO:Socket AM3
    • Z68A-GD55 (B3):LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • M5A99X EVO:1066,1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz
    • Z68A-GD55 (B3):1066,1333,1600,2133 MHz
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • M5A99X EVO:6
    • Z68A-GD55 (B3):4
  • Number of SATA II connectors
    • M5A99X EVO:2
    • Z68A-GD55 (B3):4
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • M5A99X EVO:3
    • Z68A-GD55 (B3):4
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • M5A99X EVO:8
    • Z68A-GD55 (B3):4
  • eSATA ports quantity
    • M5A99X EVO:2
    • Z68A-GD55 (B3):0

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Comparison of M5A99X EVO, Z68A-GD55 (B3)
66 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® Pentium®
System bus rateKnown for one5.2 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Number of memory slots44
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneECC & Non-ECCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz1066,1333,1600,2133 MHz
Maximum internal memory32 GB32 GB
Memory voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 V
Supported memory module capacitiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB
Storage controllersidentical
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneQuad-GPU CrossFireX, Quad-GPU SLIUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics cardNoNo
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectors33
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors11
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers64
Number of SATA II connectorsDiffers24
Number of Parallel ATA connectors00
S/PDIF out connectorYesYes
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
Number of EATX power connectors11
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers34
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of IEEE1394 connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
CD/AUX audio inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers84
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantityDiffers20
PS/2 ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers61
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Networkidentical
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111ERealtek RTL8111E
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Features1 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD 990XIntel Z68
Audio chipRealtek ALC892Realtek ALC892
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 32/64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers13
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slots22
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
PCI slotsDiffers12
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneEFIUnknown — not stated by the source
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one32 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
ACPI versionKnown for one2.0aUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width305 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm245 mm
Other features2 differ
Controller 2nd interface typeDiffersJMicron JMB362SATAII 3Gb/s
Controller interface typeDiffersAMD SB950SATAIII 6Gb/s
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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