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ASUS WS C422 PRO/SE vs GIGABYTE MZ31-AR0 Socket SP3 Extended ATX

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 13identical
  • 53known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor socket
    • WS C422 PRO/SE:LGA 2066 (Socket R4)
    • MZ31-AR0 Socket SP3 Extended ATX:Socket SP3
  • Processor number of cores supported
    • WS C422 PRO/SE:28
    • MZ31-AR0 Socket SP3 Extended ATX:32
  • Memory channels
    • WS C422 PRO/SE:Quad-channel
    • MZ31-AR0 Socket SP3 Extended ATX:Octa-channel
  • Maximum internal memory
    • WS C422 PRO/SE:512 GB
    • MZ31-AR0 Socket SP3 Extended ATX:64 GB
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • WS C422 PRO/SE:2
    • MZ31-AR0 Socket SP3 Extended ATX:5
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • WS C422 PRO/SE:4
    • MZ31-AR0 Socket SP3 Extended ATX:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • WS C422 PRO/SE:4
    • MZ31-AR0 Socket SP3 Extended ATX:2
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • WS C422 PRO/SE:2
    • MZ31-AR0 Socket SP3 Extended ATX:1

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Comparison of WS C422 PRO/SE, MZ31-AR0
82 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor socketDiffersLGA 2066 (Socket R4)Socket SP3
Processor number of cores supportedDiffers2832
LithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Processor thermal power (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 W
Memory2 differ
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots typeKnown for oneDIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory channelsDiffersQuad-channelOcta-channel
Supported memory clock speeds2133,2400,2666 MHz2133,2400,2666 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers512 GB64 GB
Maximum RDIMM memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Storage controllersidentical
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
RAID supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 10Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for one3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLIUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAspeed AST2500
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectors11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one6Unknown — 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
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers25
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantity00
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit Ethernet10 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneIntel® I210-ATUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiNoNo
Features1 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXExtended ATX
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® C422Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC S1220AUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channelsKnown for one8.1 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Component forKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceServer
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x8 (Gen 2.x) slots00
PCI Express x8 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers02
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slots00
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers25
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) @ dual x8/x8 mode slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of M.2 (M) slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneUEFIUnknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one7.49 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source409 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source355 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source78 mm
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code8473302084733020
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width305 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm330 mm
Other features2 differ
PCI Express x4 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 dual x8/x8 modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one4.86 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of DIMM slotsDiffers816
Number of processors supportedDiffers31
Maximum LRDIMM memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 GB
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 60 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 95%
Packaging contentidentical
User guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS

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