Product comparison · 2 motherboards

ASUS Pro WS W890E-SAGE SE vs GIGABYTE ME33-AR0 AMD SoC Socket SP6 Extended ATX

55specifications compared
28differ
27identical
50known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE ME33-AR0 AMD SoC Socket SP6 Extended ATX has 4 more memory slots than the ASUS Pro WS W890E-SAGE SE (12 vs 8). The GIGABYTE ME33-AR0 AMD SoC Socket SP6 Extended ATX has 12 more HDDs supported than the ASUS Pro WS W890E-SAGE SE (16 vs 4). The GIGABYTE ME33-AR0 AMD SoC Socket SP6 Extended ATX has 8 more storage drives supported than the ASUS Pro WS W890E-SAGE SE (18 vs 10). Processor manufacturer: Intel on the ASUS Pro WS W890E-SAGE SE, AMD on the GIGABYTE ME33-AR0 AMD SoC Socket SP6 Extended ATX. Processor socket: LGA 4710-2 on the ASUS Pro WS W890E-SAGE SE, Socket SP6 on the GIGABYTE ME33-AR0 AMD SoC Socket SP6 Extended ATX.

Processor manufacturer
- Pro WS W890E-SAGE SE:Intel
- ME33-AR0 AMD SoC Socket SP6 Extended ATX:AMD
Processor socket
- Pro WS W890E-SAGE SE:LGA 4710-2
- ME33-AR0 AMD SoC Socket SP6 Extended ATX:Socket SP6
Supported processor sockets
- Pro WS W890E-SAGE SE:LGA 4710-2
- ME33-AR0 AMD SoC Socket SP6 Extended ATX:SP6
Number of memory slots
- Pro WS W890E-SAGE SE:8
- ME33-AR0 AMD SoC Socket SP6 Extended ATX:12
Memory channels
- Pro WS W890E-SAGE SE:Octa-channel
- ME33-AR0 AMD SoC Socket SP6 Extended ATX:Hexa-channel
Supported storage drive interfaces
- Pro WS W890E-SAGE SE:M.2, SATA III, SlimSAS
- ME33-AR0 AMD SoC Socket SP6 Extended ATX:M.2
Number of HDDs supported
- Pro WS W890E-SAGE SE:4
- ME33-AR0 AMD SoC Socket SP6 Extended ATX:16
Number of storage drives supported
- Pro WS W890E-SAGE SE:10
- ME33-AR0 AMD SoC Socket SP6 Extended ATX:18

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Comparison of Pro WS W890E-SAGE SE, ME33-AR0
105 specifications	A ASUS Pro WS W890E-SAGE SE View product	B GIGABYTE ME33-AR0 AMD SoC Socket SP6 Extended ATX Model ME33-AR0 View product
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffers	Intel	AMD
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 4710-2	Socket SP6
Compatible processor seriesDiffers	Intel® Xeon®	AMD EPYC 8004, AMD EPYC 8005 Series
Supported processor socketsDiffers	LGA 4710-2	SP6
Memory2 differ
Supported memory types	DDR5-SDRAM	DDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers	8	12
Memory slots type	DIMM	DIMM
Memory channelsDiffers	Octa-channel	Hexa-channel
ECC сompatibilityKnown for one	ECC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	4 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speed (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6400 MHz
Storage controllers3 differ
Supported storage drive types	HDD & SSD	HDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffers	M.2, SATA III, SlimSAS	M.2
Number of HDDs supportedDiffers	4	16
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers	10	18
RAID supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
RAID levelsKnown for one	0, 5, 1, 10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	7680 x 4320 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ASPEED
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Aspeed AST2600
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectorsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers	4	0
Front panel audio connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front panel connector	Yes	Yes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)	Yes	Yes
CPU fan connector	Yes	Yes
Number of CPU fan connectors	1	1
Number of chassis fan connectors	5	5
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
EPS power connector (8-pin)	Yes	Yes
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Differs	5	2
12V power connector	Yes	Yes
Integrated SAS portsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of temperature sensor headersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of water pump connectorsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
RGB LED pin headerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of RGB LED pin headersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
TPM connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	6	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	3	2
IPMI LAN (RJ-45) portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
DVI-D ports quantity	0	0
DisplayPort versionKnown for one	1.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet interface typeDiffers	10 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi	No	No
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Not available	Unknown — not stated by the source
LAN controllerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Broadcom BCM5720
Features5 differ
Component forDiffers	Workstation	Server
Motherboard form factorDiffers	EEB	Extended ATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffers	Intel	AMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel W890	AMD SoC
Audio chipKnown for one	Realtek ALC1220P	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channelsKnown for one	7.1 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Black	Blue
Cooling type	Passive	Passive
Power source type	ATX	ATX
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Windows 11	Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots	1	1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slotsDiffers	7	3
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers	4	2
1st M.2 largest key size	22110	22110
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation	5.0	5.0
2nd M.2 largest key size	22110	22110
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generation	5.0	5.0
3rd M.2 largest key sizeKnown for one	2280	Unknown — not stated by the source
3rd M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for one	5.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
4th M.2 largest key sizeKnown for one	2280	Unknown — not stated by the source
4th M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for one	5.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeKnown for one	UEFI AMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one	512 Mbit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS flashback buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	362 mm	409 mm
Package depthDiffers	377 mm	355 mm
Package heightDiffers	103 mm	78 mm
Package weightKnown for one	3.7 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers	305 mm	304.8 mm
DepthDiffers	330 mm	330.2 mm
HeightKnown for one	50 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	SATA, DisplayPort	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screws includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	3.4 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of M.2 (E) slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-40 - 60 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 95%

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