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ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 vs ASUS TROOPER B85

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  • 57specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 30identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor socket
    • SABERTOOTH X99:LGA 2011-v3
    • TROOPER B85:LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
  • Supported memory types
    • SABERTOOTH X99:DDR4-SDRAM
    • TROOPER B85:DDR3-SDRAM
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • SABERTOOTH X99:2133,2400 MHz
    • TROOPER B85:1333,1600 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • SABERTOOTH X99:64 GB
    • TROOPER B85:16 GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • SABERTOOTH X99:M.2, SATA III
    • TROOPER B85:SATA, SATA II, SATA III
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • SABERTOOTH X99:2
    • TROOPER B85:1
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • SABERTOOTH X99:8
    • TROOPER B85:4
  • Number of SATA II connectors
    • SABERTOOTH X99:0
    • TROOPER B85:2

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Comparison of SABERTOOTH X99, TROOPER B85
78 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor socketDiffersLGA 2011-v3LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
ECC сompatibilityNon-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2400 MHz1333,1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB16 GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Memory channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-channel
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, SATA IIISATA, SATA II, SATA III
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 5, 10Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI, Quad-GPU CrossFireX, Quad-GPU SLIQuad-GPU CrossFireX
Discrete graphics supportYesYes
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Internal I/O5 differ
USB 2.0 connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers21
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers84
Number of SATA II connectorsDiffers02
Number of Parallel ATA connectors00
S/PDIF out connectorYesYes
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers41
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Differs41
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of COM connectors11
TPM connectorYesYes
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Rear panel I/O ports6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
eSATA ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers02
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantity00
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers01
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersIntel® I218-V, Realtek 8111GRRealtek 8111GR
Features3 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyIntelIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® X99Intel® B85
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC1150Realtek ALC887
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, WinUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneWfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXEUnknown — not stated by the source
Overclocking featuresKnown for one8 +2 Digital Phase Power Design TUF Components ASUS DIGI+ Power Control Utility TUF Thermal Armor TUF Thermal Radar 2 with Thermistors TUF ICe "We Got Your Back!" Shape Force TUF Fortifier Dust Defenders with connector covers and back I/O dust filter TUF ESD Guards 2Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slots11
PCI Express x4 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers31
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
BIOS3 differ
BIOS typeDiffersUEFI AMIAMI
BIOS memory sizeDiffers16 Mbit64 Mbit
ACPI versionDiffers5.02.0a
Clear CMOS jumperYesYes
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width305 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm180 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedSATASATA
Drivers includedYesYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneAnti-virus, ASUS/TUF CPU-Z, ASUS UtilitiesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
BIOS switch buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideYesYes

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