Product comparison · 2 motherboards

ASUS PRIME B250-PRO vs ASUS STRIX H270F GAMING

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  • 51specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 40identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • PRIME B250-PRO:1
    • STRIX H270F GAMING:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • PRIME B250-PRO:1
    • STRIX H270F GAMING:2
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • PRIME B250-PRO:2
    • STRIX H270F GAMING:4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity
    • PRIME B250-PRO:1
    • STRIX H270F GAMING:0
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • PRIME B250-PRO:2
    • STRIX H270F GAMING:1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
    • PRIME B250-PRO:0
    • STRIX H270F GAMING:1
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • PRIME B250-PRO:1
    • STRIX H270F GAMING:0
  • LAN controller
    • PRIME B250-PRO:Realtek RTL8111H
    • STRIX H270F GAMING:Intel® I219-V

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Comparison of PRIME B250-PRO, STRIX H270F GAMING
64 specifications
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor socketLGA 1151 (Socket H4)LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Compatible processor seriesIntel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
Memoryidentical
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Number of memory slots44
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityNon-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speeds2133,2400 MHz2133,2400 MHz
Maximum internal memory64 GB64 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2-Way CrossFireX
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors00
Number of SATA III connectors66
Number of SATA II connectors00
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
Number of EATX power connectors11
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectors22
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of COM connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial port headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI-D ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8111HIntel® I219-V
Features1 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyIntelIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® B250Intel® H270
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
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 x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers24
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots22
Number of M.2 (M) slots22
PCI slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory size16 Mbit16 Mbit
ACPI version6.06.0
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Optane™ Memory ReadyYesYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width305 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers218 mm244 mm

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