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ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20 vs GIGABYTE MZ33-AR1 Socket SP5 Extended ATX

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  • 38specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 16identical
  • 66known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE MZ33-AR1 Socket SP5 Extended ATX has 20 more memory slots than the ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20 (24 vs 4). The ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20 has 1 more storage drives supported than the GIGABYTE MZ33-AR1 Socket SP5 Extended ATX (7 vs 6). The ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20 has 2 more USB 2.0 connectors than the GIGABYTE MZ33-AR1 Socket SP5 Extended ATX (3 vs 1). Only the ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20 has Wi-Fi. Processor socket: Socket AM5 on the ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20, Socket SP5 on the GIGABYTE MZ33-AR1 Socket SP5 Extended ATX.

  • Processor socket
    • ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20:Socket AM5
    • MZ33-AR1 Socket SP5 Extended ATX:Socket SP5
  • Number of memory slots
    • ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20:4
    • MZ33-AR1 Socket SP5 Extended ATX:24
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20:7
    • MZ33-AR1 Socket SP5 Extended ATX:6
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20:3
    • MZ33-AR1 Socket SP5 Extended ATX:1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20:2
    • MZ33-AR1 Socket SP5 Extended ATX:1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors
    • ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20:2
    • MZ33-AR1 Socket SP5 Extended ATX:0
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20:2
    • MZ33-AR1 Socket SP5 Extended ATX:0
  • Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)
    • ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20:3
    • MZ33-AR1 Socket SP5 Extended ATX:2

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Comparison of ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20, MZ33-AR1
104 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM5Socket SP5
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 SeriesAMD EPYC 9004, AMD EPYC 9005
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneSocket AM5Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Supported memory typesDDR5-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers424
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsKnown for oneDual-channelUnknown — not stated by the source
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneECC & Non-ECCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speed (max)Known for one9600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3600,4000,4400,4800 MHz
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneHDD & SSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, PCI Express 5.0, PCI Express 4.0, SATA IIIM.2
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers76
RAID supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 5, 10Unknown — not stated by the source
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 card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAspeed AST2600
Internal I/O5 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers31
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
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of CPU fan connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
EPS power connector (8-pin)YesYes
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Differs32
12V power connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Front panel connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
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
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantity00
DVI-D ports quantity00
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
COM ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffers10 Gigabit EthernetGigabit 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 sourceBroadcom BCM57416
Features3 differ
Component forDiffersPCServer
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXExtended ATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMDAMD
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneAMD X870EUnknown — not stated by the source
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 typeKnown for oneliquidUnknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeATXATX
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 11Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slotsDiffers24
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers51
1st M.2 largest key sizeKnown for one22110Unknown — not stated by the source
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for one5.0Unknown — not stated by the source
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 includedSATASATA
Screws includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 40 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 60 °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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