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ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 vs GIGABYTE GA-X99-Gaming 5P

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 28identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE GA-X99-Gaming 5P has 64 GB more maximum internal memory than the ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 (128 GB vs 64 GB). The ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 has 1 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors than the GIGABYTE GA-X99-Gaming 5P (2 vs 1). The GIGABYTE GA-X99-Gaming 5P has 2 more SATA III connectors than the ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 (10 vs 8). Supported memory clock speeds: 2133,2400 MHz on the ASUS SABERTOOTH X99, 2133,2400,2666,2800,3000,3200 MHz on the GIGABYTE GA-X99-Gaming 5P. Supported storage drive interfaces: M.2, SATA III on the ASUS SABERTOOTH X99, M.2, SATA, SATA III on the GIGABYTE GA-X99-Gaming 5P.

  • Maximum internal memory
    • SABERTOOTH X99:64 GB
    • GA-X99-Gaming 5P:128 GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • SABERTOOTH X99:M.2, SATA III
    • GA-X99-Gaming 5P:M.2, SATA, SATA III
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • SABERTOOTH X99:2
    • GA-X99-Gaming 5P:1
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • SABERTOOTH X99:8
    • GA-X99-Gaming 5P:10
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • SABERTOOTH X99:4
    • GA-X99-Gaming 5P:6
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • SABERTOOTH X99:2
    • GA-X99-Gaming 5P:1
  • PS/2 ports quantity
    • SABERTOOTH X99:0
    • GA-X99-Gaming 5P:2
  • Motherboard form factor
    • SABERTOOTH X99:ATX
    • GA-X99-Gaming 5P:Extended ATX

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Comparison of SABERTOOTH X99, GA-X99-Gaming 5P
78 specifications
Memory2 differ
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 IIIM.2, SATA, SATA III
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI, Quad-GPU CrossFireX, Quad-GPU SLI2-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI, 4-Way CrossFireX
Discrete graphics supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers21
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers810
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
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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
TPM connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers46
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers02
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
WiFi-AP antenna jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Network1 differ
LAN controllerDiffersIntel® I218-V, Realtek 8111GRAtheros Killer E2201
Features3 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXExtended ATX
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC1150Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channelsDiffers7.1 channels5.1 channels
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 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, WinYes
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) slotsDiffers13
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 x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
BIOS1 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers16 Mbit128 Mbit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm264 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm305 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 power connectors (6-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1

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