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Product comparison · 2 motherboards

ASUS P9X79 WS vs MSI 870S-C45 (FX)

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  • 52specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 24identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • Intel
    • AMD
  • Processor socket
    • LGA 2011 (Socket R)
    • Socket AM3+
  • Number of memory slots
    • 8
    • 2
  • Memory channels
    • Quad-channel
    • Dual-channel
  • Maximum internal memory
    • 64 GB
    • 16 GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • SATA II, SATA III
    • SATA III
  • RAID levels
    • 0, 1, 5, 10
    • 0, 1, 10, JBOD
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • 1
    • 0

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P9X79 WSView product
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870S-C45 (FX)View product
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
Processor socketDiffersLGA 2011 (Socket R)Socket AM3+
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i7AMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X3, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1
System bus rateKnown for one5.2 GT/s
Memory4 differ
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers82
Memory channelsDiffersQuad-channelDual-channel
Memory voltageKnown for one1.5 V
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1600,1866,2133,2400 MHz1066,1333,1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB16 GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Memory slots typeKnown for oneDIMM
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneECC & Non-ECC
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATA II, SATA IIISATA III
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 10, JBOD
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way SLI, 3-Way SLI, 4-Way SLI, Quad-GPU CrossFireXNot supported
On-board graphics cardNoNo
Internal I/O4 differ
USB 2.0 connectors33
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers10
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers46
Number of SATA II connectorsDiffers40
Number of Parallel ATA connectors00
S/PDIF out connectorYesYes
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers42
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYes
EPS power connector (8-pin)YesYes
TPM connectorYesYes
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for one1
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers86
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
eSATA ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantity22
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity00
DVI-D ports quantity00
Headphone outputsDiffers61
Microphone inYesYes
Serial ports quantityKnown for one1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYes
Network2 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersIntel® 82574L, Intel® 82579VRealtek RTL8111E
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYes
Features3 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorKnown for oneATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersIntelAMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel X79AMD 870 (RX881)
Motherboard southbridgeKnown for oneAMD SB850
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC898Realtek ALC887
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 98 SE Windows ME Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one3
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers61
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
PCI slotsKnown for one2
BIOSidentical
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneYes
Clear CMOS buttonYesYes
BIOS typeKnown for oneUEFI
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one64 Mbit
ACPI versionKnown for one2.0a
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers304.8 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers266.7 mm190 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneSATA
Other featuresidentical
Quick installation guideYesYes

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