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ASUS TUF B450-PLUS GAMING vs ASUS WS C422 SAGE/10G

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  • 43specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 12identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • TUF B450-PLUS GAMING:AMD
    • WS C422 SAGE/10G:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • TUF B450-PLUS GAMING:Socket AM4
    • WS C422 SAGE/10G:LGA 2066 (Socket R4)
  • Number of memory slots
    • TUF B450-PLUS GAMING:4
    • WS C422 SAGE/10G:8
  • Memory channels
    • TUF B450-PLUS GAMING:Dual-channel
    • WS C422 SAGE/10G:Quad-channel
  • Maximum internal memory
    • TUF B450-PLUS GAMING:64 GB
    • WS C422 SAGE/10G:512 GB
  • RAID levels
    • TUF B450-PLUS GAMING:0, 1, 10
    • WS C422 SAGE/10G:0, 1, 5, 10
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • TUF B450-PLUS GAMING:CrossFireX
    • WS C422 SAGE/10G:4-Way CrossFireX, 4-Way SLI
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • TUF B450-PLUS GAMING:2
    • WS C422 SAGE/10G:0

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Comparison of TUF B450-PLUS GAMING, WS C422 SAGE/10G
85 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM4LGA 2066 (Socket R4)
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneAMD Athlon, AMD Ryzen 2000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
LithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Memory4 differ
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers48
Memory slots typeKnown for oneDIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory channelsDiffersDual-channelQuad-channel
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneECCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2400,2666,2800,3000,3200 MHz2133,2400,2666 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB512 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers1 differ
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 100, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
RAID supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffersCrossFireX4-Way CrossFireX, 4-Way SLI
Maximum resolutionKnown for one4096 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O4 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsDiffers01
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers68
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front panel connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
Number of EATX power connectors11
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers32
Number of COM connectors11
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports8 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers10
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit Ethernet10 Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8111HIntel® X550-AT2
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Features5 differ
Component forDiffersPCWorkstation
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXCEB
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD B450Intel® C422
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC887-VD2Realtek ALC S1220A
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro x64Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers27
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers12
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
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeDiffersUEFI AMIUEFI
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one128 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
ACPI versionKnown for one6.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) versionKnown for one3.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code8473302084733020
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width305 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm267 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedSATASATA
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
User guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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%
Other featuresidentical
Maximum LRDIMM memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 GB
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.24 kg
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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