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ASUS PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO vs ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR 2006

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  • 79specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 58identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR 2006 has 2 more storage drives supported than the ASUS PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO (9 vs 7). The ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR 2006 has 1 more USB 2.0 connectors than the ASUS PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO (3 vs 2). The ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR 2006 has 1 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors than the ASUS PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO (2 vs 1). Ethernet interface type: 5 Gigabit Ethernet on the ASUS PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO, 5 Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet on the ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR 2006. WLAN controller model: Realtek RTL8922AE on the ASUS PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO, MediaTek MT7927 on the ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR 2006.

  • Number of storage drives supported
    • PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO:7
    • ROG CROSSHAIR 2006:9
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO:2
    • ROG CROSSHAIR 2006:3
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO:1
    • ROG CROSSHAIR 2006:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors
    • PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO:1
    • ROG CROSSHAIR 2006:0
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO:4
    • ROG CROSSHAIR 2006:0
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO:2
    • ROG CROSSHAIR 2006:6
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
    • PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO:2
    • ROG CROSSHAIR 2006:3
  • WiFi-AP antenna jack
    • PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO:2
    • ROG CROSSHAIR 2006:1

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Comparison of PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO, ROG CROSSHAIR 2006
113 specifications
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketSocket AM5Socket AM5
Compatible processor seriesAMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 SeriesAMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series
Supported processor socketsSocket AM5Socket AM5
Memoryidentical
Supported memory typesDDR5-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slots44
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityECC & Non-ECCECC & Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speed (max)Known for one9000 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory256 GB256 GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Maximum internal memory per slotKnown for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2, SATA IIIM.2, SATA III
Number of HDDs supported44
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers79
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportNot supportedNot supported
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one7680 x 4320 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsDiffers10
Number of SATA III connectors44
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
Front panel connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of CPU fan connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectors44
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
EPS power connector (8-pin)YesYes
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Known for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of temperature sensor headers11
Number of water pump connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
TPM connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
RGB LED pin headerYesYes
Number of RGB LED pin headers33
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
12V power connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers40
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
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 quantityDiffers26
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers23
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionKnown for one2.1Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI-D ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
WiFi-AP antenna jackDiffers21
USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffers5 Gigabit Ethernet5 Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN controller modelDiffersRealtek RTL8922AEMediaTek MT7927
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.4
Features3 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMDAMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD B850AMD X870E
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC1220PRealtek ALC4082
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Gold
Cooling typeKnown for onePassiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeATXATX
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 11Windows 11
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x4 (Gen 1.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots22
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots22
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers35
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers228022110
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation5.05.0
2nd M.2 largest key size22802280
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generation5.05.0
3rd M.2 largest key size22802280
3rd M.2 highest PCI Express generation4.04.0
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
4th M.2 largest key sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2280
4th M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
5th M.2 largest key sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2230
5th M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory size512 Mbit512 Mbit
BIOS flashback buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers353 mm370 mm
Package depthDiffers273 mm312 mm
Package heightDiffers68 mm108 mm
Package weightDiffers2.14 kg5.57 kg
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width305 mm305 mm
Depth244 mm244 mm
HeightDiffers48 mm50 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Antenna includedYesYes
Cables includedSATASATA
Screws includedYesYes
Other features1 differ
mSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers1.33 kg2.51 kg
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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