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ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING vs MSI X299 SLI PLUS

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  • 58specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 30identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING:AMD
    • X299 SLI PLUS:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING:Socket AM4
    • X299 SLI PLUS:LGA 2066 (Socket R4)
  • Number of memory slots
    • ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING:4
    • X299 SLI PLUS:8
  • Memory channels
    • ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING:Dual-channel
    • X299 SLI PLUS:Quad-channel
  • Maximum internal memory
    • ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING:64 GB
    • X299 SLI PLUS:128 GB
  • RAID levels
    • ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING:0, 1, 10
    • X299 SLI PLUS:0, 1, 5, 10
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING:3-Way CrossFireX
    • X299 SLI PLUS:2-Way SLI, CrossFire
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING:1
    • X299 SLI PLUS:2

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Comparison of ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING, X299 SLI PLUS
80 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM4LGA 2066 (Socket R4)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD A, AMD Athlon, AMD Athlon™ X4, AMD Ryzen 2000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 SeriesIntel® Core™ i7, Intel® Core™ i7 Extreme Edition
Intel Core i3/i5/i7/i9 seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcei7-3xxx, i7-4xxx, i7-5xxx, i7-6xxx, i7-7xxx
Memory4 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers48
Memory channelsDiffersDual-channelQuad-channel
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneECC & Non-ECCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2400,2666,2933,3200 MHz2133,2400,2667,2800,2933,3000,3200,3333,3400,3466,3600,3733,3800,3866,4000,4133,4200,4266,4400,4500 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB128 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers1 differ
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one2048 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers3-Way CrossFireX2-Way SLI, CrossFire
Graphics card familyKnown for oneAMDUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one4096 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O4 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsDiffers01
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers68
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers34
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Thunderbolt headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Rear panel I/O ports6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4bUnknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
LAN controllerDiffersIntel® I211-ATIntel® I211, Intel I219V
Features3 differ
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD B350Intel® X299
Audio chipDiffersRealtek S1220ARealtek ALC1220
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro x64Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of mounting holesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers24
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers12
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
BIOS2 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers128 Mbit256 Mbit
ACPI versionDiffers6.16.0
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
DepthDiffers244 mm243 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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