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ASUS WS X299 PRO/SE vs GIGABYTE GA-78LMT-USB3 R2 (rev. 1.0)

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 10identical
  • 54known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • WS X299 PRO/SE:Intel
    • GA-78LMT-USB3 R2 (rev. 1.0):AMD
  • Processor socket
    • WS X299 PRO/SE:LGA 2066 (Socket R4)
    • GA-78LMT-USB3 R2 (rev. 1.0):Socket AM3+
  • Compatible processor series
    • WS X299 PRO/SE:Intel® Core™ X-series
    • GA-78LMT-USB3 R2 (rev. 1.0):AMD Phenom II x3
  • Supported memory types
    • WS X299 PRO/SE:DDR4-SDRAM
    • GA-78LMT-USB3 R2 (rev. 1.0):DDR3-SDRAM
  • Number of memory slots
    • WS X299 PRO/SE:8
    • GA-78LMT-USB3 R2 (rev. 1.0):4
  • Maximum internal memory
    • WS X299 PRO/SE:256 GB
    • GA-78LMT-USB3 R2 (rev. 1.0):32 GB
  • RAID levels
    • WS X299 PRO/SE:0, 1, 5, 10
    • GA-78LMT-USB3 R2 (rev. 1.0):0, 1, 10, JBOD
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • WS X299 PRO/SE:1
    • GA-78LMT-USB3 R2 (rev. 1.0):4

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Comparison of WS X299 PRO/SE, GA-78LMT-USB3 R2 (rev. 1.0)
82 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
Processor socketDiffersLGA 2066 (Socket R4)Socket AM3+
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ X-seriesAMD Phenom II x3
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers84
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneNon-ECCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2400,2666,2933,3600,4000,4133 MHz1066,1333,1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers256 GB32 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneHDD & SSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for oneM.2, SATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 10, JBOD
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for one3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLIUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card memoryKnown for one64 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneAspeed AST2500Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers14
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Front panel connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU fan connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
12V power connectorYesYes
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
TPM connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power fan connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial port headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
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
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers01
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
LAN controllerKnown for oneIntel® I211-ATUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmini ATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersIntelAMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® X299AMD 760G
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek S1220AUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Motherboard southbridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD SB710
Expansion slotsidentical
Number of M.2 (M) slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
BIOSidentical
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
BIOS typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAWARD
ACPI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.0b
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm244 mm
Depth244 mm244 mm
HeightKnown for one291 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton® Internet Security
Other featuresidentical
PCI Express x4 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one2.29 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF in connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parallel port via internal headerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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