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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 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
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
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 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
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
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 interface typeDiffersGigabit Ethernet10 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneIntel® I210-ATUnknown — not stated by the source
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 3.x) slotsDiffers02
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
Weight & dimensions1 differ
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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