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ASUS ROG ZENITH EXTREME vs GIGABYTE GA-970A-DS3P FX

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  • 48specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 27identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor socket
    • ROG ZENITH EXTREME:Socket TR4
    • GA-970A-DS3P FX:Socket AM3+
  • Supported memory types
    • ROG ZENITH EXTREME:DDR4-SDRAM
    • GA-970A-DS3P FX:DDR3-SDRAM
  • Number of memory slots
    • ROG ZENITH EXTREME:8
    • GA-970A-DS3P FX:4
  • Maximum internal memory
    • ROG ZENITH EXTREME:128 GB
    • GA-970A-DS3P FX:32 GB
  • RAID levels
    • ROG ZENITH EXTREME:0, 1, 10
    • GA-970A-DS3P FX:0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • ROG ZENITH EXTREME:0
    • GA-970A-DS3P FX:3
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • ROG ZENITH EXTREME:2
    • GA-970A-DS3P FX:1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors
    • ROG ZENITH EXTREME:1
    • GA-970A-DS3P FX:0

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Comparison of ROG ZENITH EXTREME, GA-970A-DS3P FX
80 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketDiffersSocket TR4Socket AM3+
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen Threadripper 1000 Series, AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 SeriesAMD FX™, AMD Phenom II Dual-Core Mobile, AMD Phenom II Quad-Core Mobile, AMD Phenom II Triple-Core Mobile
Maximum number of SMP processors11
Memory4 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers84
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneECC & Non-ECCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2400,2666,2800,3200,3600 MHz1066,1333,1600,1866,2000 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB32 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-channel
Storage controllers1 differ
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 100, 1, 5, 10, JBOD
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for one4-Way CrossFireX, 4-Way SLIUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers03
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsDiffers10
Number of SATA III connectors66
Number of SATA II connectors00
Number of Parallel ATA connectors00
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
Front panel connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectors22
12V power connectorYesYes
TPM connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power fan connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers06
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 quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantity00
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity00
DVI-D ports quantity00
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneIntel® I211-ATUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11ad, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Features4 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersExtended ATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMDAMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD X399AMD 990FX
Audio chipDiffersRealtek S1220Realtek ALC887
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro x64Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1
Motherboard southbridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD SB950
PC health monitoringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCPU, Fan, Temperature, Voltage
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x4 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of M.2 (M) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
BIOS2 differ
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory sizeDiffers128 Mbit64 Mbit
ACPI versionDiffers6.15.0
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width305 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers277 mm214 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security
Other featuresidentical
Back-to-BIOS buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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