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ASUS Sabertooth X58 vs GIGABYTE GA-880GM-USB3 (rev. 1.0)

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  • 34specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 14identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • Sabertooth X58:Intel
    • GA-880GM-USB3 (rev. 1.0):AMD
  • Processor socket
    • Sabertooth X58:Socket B (LGA 1366)
    • GA-880GM-USB3 (rev. 1.0):Socket AM3
  • Number of memory slots
    • Sabertooth X58:6
    • GA-880GM-USB3 (rev. 1.0):4
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • Sabertooth X58:1066,1333,1600,1800,1866 MHz
    • GA-880GM-USB3 (rev. 1.0):1066,1333,1800 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Sabertooth X58:24 GB
    • GA-880GM-USB3 (rev. 1.0):16 GB
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • Sabertooth X58:6
    • GA-880GM-USB3 (rev. 1.0):3
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • Sabertooth X58:8
    • GA-880GM-USB3 (rev. 1.0):5
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • Sabertooth X58:6
    • GA-880GM-USB3 (rev. 1.0):4

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Comparison of Sabertooth X58, GA-880GM-USB3 (rev. 1.0)
56 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
Processor socketDiffersSocket B (LGA 1366)Socket AM3
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory3 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers64
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1600,1800,1866 MHz1066,1333,1800 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers24 GB16 GB
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneNon-ECCUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers63
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers85
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CD/AUX audio inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers64
eSATA ports quantityDiffers21
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit LANGigabit Ethernet
Features2 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD 880G
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 7Windows 7, Vista, XP
Component forKnown for onePCUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers21
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers31
PCI slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
BIOS1 differ
ACPI versionDiffers2.01.0
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm244 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Q-Connector ASUS O.C. Profile ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-ShieldNorton Internet Security
Other featuresidentical
S/PDIF in connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceS/PDIF
Floppy disk drive connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Manageability featuresKnown for oneWfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL @ PME, WOR @ PME, PXEUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllersidentical
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 10Unknown — not stated by the source

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