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ASUS MAXIMUS IX EXTREME vs ASUS ROG Strix B250H Gaming

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  • 51specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 33identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Parallel processing technology support
    • MAXIMUS IX EXTREME:2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX
    • ROG Strix B250H Gaming:2-Way CrossFireX
  • Maximum resolution
    • MAXIMUS IX EXTREME:4096 x 2304 pixels
    • ROG Strix B250H Gaming:4096 x 2160 pixels
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • MAXIMUS IX EXTREME:2
    • ROG Strix B250H Gaming:1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • MAXIMUS IX EXTREME:1
    • ROG Strix B250H Gaming:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors
    • MAXIMUS IX EXTREME:1
    • ROG Strix B250H Gaming:0
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • MAXIMUS IX EXTREME:8
    • ROG Strix B250H Gaming:6
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • MAXIMUS IX EXTREME:0
    • ROG Strix B250H Gaming:4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • MAXIMUS IX EXTREME:6
    • ROG Strix B250H Gaming:2

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Comparison of MAXIMUS IX EXTREME, ROG Strix B250H Gaming
74 specifications
Memory1 differ
Memory channelsKnown for oneDual-channelUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2400,2666,3400,3466,3500,3600,3733,3800,3866,4000,4133 MHz2133,2400 MHz
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNon-ECC
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics2 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX2-Way CrossFireX
Maximum resolutionDiffers4096 x 2304 pixels4096 x 2160 pixels
Internal I/O4 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsDiffers10
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers86
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
TPM connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU fan connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers04
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers62
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers01
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Features1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® Z270Intel® B250
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Window
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers32
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
BIOS2 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers32 Mbit16 Mbit
ACPI versionDiffers5.06.1
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
DepthDiffers272 mm234 mm
Other featuresidentical
PCI Express x4 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS switch buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
EZ plug connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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