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ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 vs ASUS X99-E WS/USB 3.1

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 17identical
  • 56known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum internal memory
    • SABERTOOTH X99:64 GB
    • X99-E WS/USB 3.1:128 GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • SABERTOOTH X99:M.2, SATA III
    • X99-E WS/USB 3.1:SATA
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • SABERTOOTH X99:4
    • X99-E WS/USB 3.1:0
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • SABERTOOTH X99:4
    • X99-E WS/USB 3.1:2, 10
  • eSATA ports quantity
    • SABERTOOTH X99:0
    • X99-E WS/USB 3.1:2
  • Component for
    • SABERTOOTH X99:PC
    • X99-E WS/USB 3.1:Server
  • Motherboard form factor
    • SABERTOOTH X99:ATX
    • X99-E WS/USB 3.1:SSI CEB
  • BIOS memory size
    • SABERTOOTH X99:16 Mbit
    • X99-E WS/USB 3.1:128 Mbit

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84 specifications
Processoridentical
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneIntel® Core™ i7Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Xeon seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceE5-1600, E5-2600
LithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Memory2 differ
Number of memory slotsKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots typeKnown for oneDIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2400 MHz2133,2400,2666,2800,3000,3200 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB128 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQuad-channel
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, SATA IIISATA
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 SLI4-Way CrossFireX, 4-Way SLI
Internal I/Oidentical
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — 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
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU fan connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers40
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42, 10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityDiffers02
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
IPMI LAN (RJ-45) portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
LAN controllerKnown for oneIntel® I218-V, Realtek 8111GRUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Component forDiffersPCServer
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXSSI CEB
Motherboard chipset familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® X99Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC1150Unknown — 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
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 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 one3Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x8 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
PCI Express x8 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
BIOS1 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers16 Mbit128 Mbit
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
DepthDiffers244 mm267 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 1.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7
Number of DIMM slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Number of processors supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1

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