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ASUS Maximus X Code vs ASUS WS C621E SAGE

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 20identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor socket
    • Maximus X Code:LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
    • WS C621E SAGE:LGA 3647 (Socket P)
  • Number of memory slots
    • Maximus X Code:4
    • WS C621E SAGE:12
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Maximus X Code:64 GB
    • WS C621E SAGE:1.53 TB
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • Maximus X Code:2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX
    • WS C621E SAGE:4-Way CrossFireX, 4-Way SLI
  • Maximum resolution
    • Maximus X Code:4096 x 2160 pixels
    • WS C621E SAGE:1920 x 1200 pixels
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • Maximus X Code:1
    • WS C621E SAGE:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors
    • Maximus X Code:1
    • WS C621E SAGE:0
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • Maximus X Code:6
    • WS C621E SAGE:10

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Comparison of Maximus X Code, WS C621E SAGE
85 specifications
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1151 (Socket H4)LGA 3647 (Socket P)
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Xeon®
Memory3 differ
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers412
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsKnown for oneDual-channelUnknown — not stated by the source
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneNon-ECCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2400,2666,2800,3000,3200,3300,3333,3400,3466,3600,3733,3866,4000,4133 MHz2400,2666,2933 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB1.53 TB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speed (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2933 MHz
Storage controllersidentical
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2, SATA III
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15
RAID supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics2 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX4-Way CrossFireX, 4-Way SLI
Maximum resolutionDiffers4096 x 2160 pixels1920 x 1200 pixels
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceASPEED
Graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAST2500
On-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 MB
Internal I/O5 differ
USB 2.0 connectors11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsDiffers10
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers610
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of EATX power connectorsDiffers14
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers37
Number of CPU fan connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
12V power connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of COM connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity44
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DVI-D ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portYesYes
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
LAN controllerDiffersIntel® I219-VIntel® I210-AT
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
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
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Features3 differ
Component forDiffersPCWorkstation
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXEEB
Motherboard chipset familyIntelIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® Z370Intel® C621
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek S1220A
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers37
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers21
1st M.2 largest key sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22110
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneUEFI AMIUnknown — not stated by the source
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one16 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
ACPI versionKnown for one6.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Optane™ Memory ReadyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width305 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm330 mm

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