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ASUS ROG Rampage VI Apex vs ASUS ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING

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  • 46specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 36identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of memory slots
    • ROG Rampage VI Apex:4
    • ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING:8
  • Maximum internal memory
    • ROG Rampage VI Apex:64 GB
    • ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING:128 GB
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors
    • ROG Rampage VI Apex:0
    • ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING:1
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • ROG Rampage VI Apex:6
    • ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING:8
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • ROG Rampage VI Apex:6
    • ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING:4
  • PS/2 ports quantity
    • ROG Rampage VI Apex:2
    • ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING:0
  • BIOS memory size
    • ROG Rampage VI Apex:32 Mbit
    • ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING:128 Mbit
  • Depth
    • ROG Rampage VI Apex:272 mm
    • ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING:244 mm

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Comparison of ROG Rampage VI Apex, ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING
77 specifications
Processoridentical
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ X-series
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory3 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers48
Memory channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQuad-channel
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2400,2600,2800,3000,3200,3300,3333,3600,3800,3866,4000,4133,4266,4500 MHz2133,2400,2666,2800,3000,3200,3300,3333,3400,3466,3600,3733,3866,4000,4133 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB128 GB
Storage controllersidentical
RAID levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0, 1, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI, 4-Way CrossFireX, 4-Way SLI2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI, Quad-GPU CrossFireX, Quad-GPU SLI
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsDiffers01
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers68
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front panel connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
12V power connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of COM connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers64
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers20
Networkidentical
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek S1220A
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
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Number of M.2 (M) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS1 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers32 Mbit128 Mbit
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
DepthDiffers272 mm244 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
PCI Express x4 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS switch buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
EZ plug connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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