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Product comparison · 2 motherboards

ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 vs GIGABYTE GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 (rev. 1.0)

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  • 40specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 21identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 has 32 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 (rev. 1.0) (64 GB vs 32 GB). The ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 has 1 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors than the GIGABYTE GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 (rev. 1.0) (2 vs 1). The ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the GIGABYTE GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 (rev. 1.0) (2 vs 1). Compatible processor series: Intel® Core™ i7 on the ASUS SABERTOOTH X99, Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium® on the GIGABYTE GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 (rev. 1.0). Supported memory types: DDR4-SDRAM on the ASUS SABERTOOTH X99, DDR3-SDRAM on the GIGABYTE GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 (rev. 1.0).

  • Supported memory types
    • DDR4-SDRAM
    • DDR3-SDRAM
  • Maximum internal memory
    • 64 GB
    • 32 GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • M.2, SATA III
    • SATA
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • 2
    • 1
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • 2
    • 1
  • PS/2 ports quantity
    • 0
    • 2
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • 0
    • 1
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • 0
    • 1

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Processor1 differ
Processor socketKnown for oneLGA 2011-v3
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1
Memory3 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsKnown for one8
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2400 MHz1333,1600,1800,1866,2000,2133,2200,2400,2600,2666,2800,2933,3000,3100 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYes
Memory channelsKnown for oneDual-channel
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, SATA IIISATA
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI, Quad-GPU CrossFireX, Quad-GPU SLI2-Way CrossFireX
Discrete graphics supportKnown for oneYes
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one512 MB
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel
Maximum resolutionKnown for one4096 x 2160 pixels
Number of displays supportedKnown for one3
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers21
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one8
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for one0
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for one0
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for one1
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one4
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYes
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for one4
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYes
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1
TPM connectorKnown for oneYes
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for one7
Number of SATA Express connectorsKnown for one1
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers02
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers01
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYes
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4a
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
Network1 differ
LAN controllerDiffersIntel® I218-V, Realtek 8111GRAtheros Killer E2201
Features3 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® X99Intel® Z97
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC1150
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, WinWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows
CertificationKnown for oneWfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE
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 2
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one1
PCI Express x4 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one3
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one1
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for one1
PCI Express x8 slotsKnown for one1
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one1
Number of M.2 (M) slotsKnown for one1
BIOS1 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers16 Mbit128 Mbit
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneYes
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one2.0
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm244 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedKnown for oneSATA
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes
Bundled softwareDiffersAnti-virus, ASUS/TUF CPU-Z, ASUS UtilitiesNorton Internet Security (OEM version), Intel Rapid Start Technology, Intel Smart Connect Technology, Intel Smart Response Technology
Other featuresidentical
BIOS switch buttonKnown for oneYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYes
Other featuresKnown for one@BIOS, EasyTune, EZ Setup, Fast Boot, Game Controller, ON/OFF Charge, Smart TimeLock, Smart Recovery 2, System Information Viewer, USB Blocker, Q-Flash, Smart Switch, Xpress Install

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