Product comparison · 2 motherboards

ASUS Maximus X Code vs GIGABYTE X399 DESIGNARE EX

56specifications compared
26differ
30identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

Processor manufacturer
- Maximus X Code:Intel
- X399 DESIGNARE EX:AMD
Processor socket
- Maximus X Code:LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
- X399 DESIGNARE EX:Socket TR4
Number of memory slots
- Maximus X Code:4
- X399 DESIGNARE EX:8
Memory channels
- Maximus X Code:Dual-channel
- X399 DESIGNARE EX:Quad-channel
ECC сompatibility
- Maximus X Code:Non-ECC
- X399 DESIGNARE EX:ECC & Non-ECC
Maximum internal memory
- Maximus X Code:64 GB
- X399 DESIGNARE EX:128 GB
RAID levels
- Maximus X Code:0, 1, 5, 10
- X399 DESIGNARE EX:0, 1, 10
USB 2.0 connectors
- Maximus X Code:1
- X399 DESIGNARE EX:2

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Comparison of Maximus X Code, X399 DESIGNARE EX
85 specifications	A ASUS Maximus X Code View product	B GIGABYTE X399 DESIGNARE EX View product
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffers	Intel	AMD
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1151 (Socket H4)	Socket TR4
Compatible processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1000 Series, AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 Series
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Memory5 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers	4	8
Memory channelsDiffers	Dual-channel	Quad-channel
ECC сompatibilityDiffers	Non-ECC	ECC & Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers	2133,2400,2666,2800,3000,3200,3300,3333,3400,3466,3600,3733,3866,4000,4133 MHz	2133,2400,2667 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	64 GB	128 GB
Storage controllers1 differ
RAID levelsDiffers	0, 1, 5, 10	0, 1, 10
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers	2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX	2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI, 4-Way CrossFireX, 4-Way SLI, Quad-GPU CrossFireX, Quad-GPU SLI
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	4096 x 2160 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O5 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers	1	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers	1	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsDiffers	1	0
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers	6	8
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Front panel connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers	3	4
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
12V power connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
TPM connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	4	8
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	2
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for one	Intel® I219-V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Motherboard chipset familyDiffers	Intel	AMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® Z370	AMD X399
Audio chipKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Realtek ALC1220
PC health monitoringKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Fan, Temperature, Voltage
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	Windows 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 x64	Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro x64
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers	3	4
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers	2	3
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS2 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers	16 Mbit	128 Mbit
ACPI versionDiffers	6.0	5.0
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.7
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.7
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Optane™ Memory ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Norton Internet Security, XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster, cFosSpeed
Other featuresidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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