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ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20 vs GIGABYTE MS73-HB2 Intel C741 LGA 4677 (Socket E) Extended ATX

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  • 51specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 17identical
  • 56known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE MS73-HB2 Intel C741 LGA 4677 (Socket E) Extended ATX has 12 more memory slots than the ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20 (16 vs 4). The ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20 has 4,000 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE MS73-HB2 Intel C741 LGA 4677 (Socket E) Extended ATX (9600 MHz vs 5600 MHz). The GIGABYTE MS73-HB2 Intel C741 LGA 4677 (Socket E) Extended ATX has 12 more HDDs supported than the ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20 (14 vs 2). Only the ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20 has Wi-Fi. Processor manufacturer: AMD on the ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20, Intel on the GIGABYTE MS73-HB2 Intel C741 LGA 4677 (Socket E) Extended ATX.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20:AMD
    • MS73-HB2 Intel C741 LGA 4677 (Socket E) Extended ATX:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20:Socket AM5
    • MS73-HB2 Intel C741 LGA 4677 (Socket E) Extended ATX:LGA 4677 (Socket E)
  • Supported processor sockets
    • ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20:Socket AM5
    • MS73-HB2 Intel C741 LGA 4677 (Socket E) Extended ATX:LGA 4677 (Socket E)
  • Number of memory slots
    • ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20:4
    • MS73-HB2 Intel C741 LGA 4677 (Socket E) Extended ATX:16
  • Memory channels
    • ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20:Dual-channel
    • MS73-HB2 Intel C741 LGA 4677 (Socket E) Extended ATX:Octa-channel
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20:9600 MHz
    • MS73-HB2 Intel C741 LGA 4677 (Socket E) Extended ATX:5600 MHz
  • Number of HDDs supported
    • ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20:2
    • MS73-HB2 Intel C741 LGA 4677 (Socket E) Extended ATX:14
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20:7
    • MS73-HB2 Intel C741 LGA 4677 (Socket E) Extended ATX:16

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Comparison of ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20, MS73-HB2
107 specifications
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM5LGA 4677 (Socket E)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 SeriesIntel® Xeon®
Supported processor socketsDiffersSocket AM5LGA 4677 (Socket E)
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Memory3 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers416
Memory channelsDiffersDual-channelOcta-channel
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneECC & Non-ECCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs9600 MHz5600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory per slotKnown for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers3 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, PCI Express 5.0, PCI Express 4.0, SATA IIIM.2, SATA, SlimSAS
Number of HDDs supportedDiffers214
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers716
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one3840 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceASPEED
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAspeed AST2600
Internal I/O7 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers30
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsDiffers20
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers20
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of CPU fan connectorsDiffers12
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers24
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Differs32
Number of water pump connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
RGB LED pin headerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of RGB LED pin headersKnown for one5Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Front panel connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers82
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers40
USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers24
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.4aUnknown — 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
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network2 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffers10 Gigabit Ethernet10 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneMediaTek MT7927Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.4Unknown — not stated by the source
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® I210-AT, Broadcom BCM57416
Features6 differ
Component forDiffersPCServer
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXExtended ATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD X870EIntel C741
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC4082Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channelsKnown for one7.1 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersBlackBlue
Cooling typeDiffersliquidPassive
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 11Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots3 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slotsDiffers26
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers52
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers5.04.0
2nd M.2 largest key sizeKnown for one2280Unknown — not stated by the source
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for one5.0Unknown — not stated by the source
3rd M.2 largest key sizeKnown for one2280Unknown — not stated by the source
3rd M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
4th M.2 largest key sizeKnown for one2280Unknown — not stated by the source
4th M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
5th M.2 largest key sizeKnown for one2280Unknown — not stated by the source
5th M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneUEFI AMIUnknown — not stated by the source
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one512 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
BIOS flashback buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm304.8 mm
DepthDiffers277 mm330.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Antenna includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Screws includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 60 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 95%
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source409 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source355 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source78 mm

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