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ASUS SABERTOOTH X79 vs ASUS Z8PH-D12 SE/QDR

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 6identical
  • 54known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor socket
    • SABERTOOTH X79:LGA 2011 (Socket R)
    • Z8PH-D12 SE/QDR:Socket B (LGA 1366)
  • Compatible processor series
    • SABERTOOTH X79:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Z8PH-D12 SE/QDR:Intel® Xeon®
  • Maximum internal memory
    • SABERTOOTH X79:64 GB
    • Z8PH-D12 SE/QDR:256 GB
  • On-board graphics card
    • SABERTOOTH X79:No
    • Z8PH-D12 SE/QDR:Yes
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • SABERTOOTH X79:4
    • Z8PH-D12 SE/QDR:2
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • SABERTOOTH X79:6
    • Z8PH-D12 SE/QDR:4
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • SABERTOOTH X79:6
    • Z8PH-D12 SE/QDR:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • SABERTOOTH X79:4
    • Z8PH-D12 SE/QDR:0

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Comparison of SABERTOOTH X79, Z8PH-D12 SE/QDR
80 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor socketDiffersLGA 2011 (Socket R)Socket B (LGA 1366)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Xeon®
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Xeon seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceE5500, E5600, L5500, L5600, W5500, X5500, X5600
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.4 GT/s
Memory1 differ
Number of memory slotsKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots typeKnown for oneDIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory channelsKnown for oneQuad-channelUnknown — not stated by the source
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneNon-ECCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for one1066,1333,1600,1866 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB256 GB
Supported memory module capacitiesKnown for one1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum RDIMM memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source192 GB
Storage controllersidentical
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for oneSATA II, SATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 5, 10Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffersQuad-GPU CrossFireX, Quad-GPU SLINot supported
On-board graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU fan connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers64
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers62
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers40
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
eSATA ports quantityDiffers20
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network1 differ
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
LAN controllerDiffersIntel® 82579VIntel® 82574L
Features2 differ
Component forKnown for onePCUnknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXSSI CEB
Motherboard chipset familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel X79Intel® 5520
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC892Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channelsKnown for one7.1 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeKnown for oneATXUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFCC, CFR47 15, A, CE, EN55022, EN55024, C
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers31
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one3.0Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneUEFIUnknown — not stated by the source
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one64 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
ACPI versionKnown for one2.0aUnknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm424 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm160 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for oneAntivirusUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneASUS Update ASUS UtilitiesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Controller 2nd interface typeKnown for oneMarvell PCIe 9128, ASMedia ASM1061Unknown — not stated by the source
Controller interface typeKnown for oneIntel X79Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported UDIMM clock speedsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800,1066,1333 MHz
Supported UDIMM module capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1GB, 2GB, 4GB
Maximum UDIMM memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 GB
Supported RDIMM clock speedsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800,1066,1333 MHz
Supported RDIMM module capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16GB, 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 90%

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