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ASUS X99-E WS/USB 3.1 vs GIGABYTE GA-X99-SOC CHAMPION

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 8identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • X99-E WS/USB 3.1:0
    • GA-X99-SOC CHAMPION:4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • X99-E WS/USB 3.1:2, 10
    • GA-X99-SOC CHAMPION:4
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • X99-E WS/USB 3.1:2
    • GA-X99-SOC CHAMPION:1
  • eSATA ports quantity
    • X99-E WS/USB 3.1:2
    • GA-X99-SOC CHAMPION:0
  • PS/2 ports quantity
    • X99-E WS/USB 3.1:0
    • GA-X99-SOC CHAMPION:1
  • Component for
    • X99-E WS/USB 3.1:Server
    • GA-X99-SOC CHAMPION:PC
  • Motherboard form factor
    • X99-E WS/USB 3.1:SSI CEB
    • GA-X99-SOC CHAMPION:Extended ATX
  • Depth
    • X99-E WS/USB 3.1:267 mm
    • GA-X99-SOC CHAMPION:264 mm

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Comparison of X99-E WS/USB 3.1, GA-X99-SOC CHAMPION
59 specifications
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor socketLGA 2011-v3LGA 2011-v3
Intel Xeon seriesKnown for oneE5-1600, E5-2600Unknown — not stated by the source
LithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ i7
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory1 differ
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory channelsQuad-channelQuad-channel
ECC сompatibilityNon-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2400,2666,2800,3000,3200 MHz2400,2666,2800,3000,3200,3333,3400 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Memory slots typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDIMM
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 GB
Storage controllersidentical
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for one4-Way CrossFireX, 4-Way SLIUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/Oidentical
USB 2.0 connectors22
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
TPM connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front panel connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CPU 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 quantityDiffers04
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers2, 104
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
IPMI LAN (RJ-45) portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityDiffers20
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Component forDiffersServerPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersSSI CEBExtended ATX
Motherboard chipset familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® X99
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.1 channels
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceATX
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x8 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x8 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of M.2 (M) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one128 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
ACPI versionKnown for one5.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width305 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers267 mm264 mm
Other featuresidentical
PCI Express x16 (Gen 1.x) slotsKnown for one7Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of DIMM slotsKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of processors supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source

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