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ASUS X99-E WS vs GIGABYTE GA-X99M Gaming 5

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 13identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum internal memory
    • X99-E WS:128 GB
    • GA-X99M Gaming 5:32 GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • X99-E WS:SATA
    • GA-X99M Gaming 5:SATA, SATA III
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • X99-E WS:4-Way CrossFireX, 4-Way SLI
    • GA-X99M Gaming 5:2-Way CrossFireX
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • X99-E WS:8
    • GA-X99M Gaming 5:10
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • X99-E WS:0
    • GA-X99M Gaming 5:6
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • X99-E WS:2, 10
    • GA-X99M Gaming 5:4
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • X99-E WS:2
    • GA-X99M Gaming 5:1
  • PS/2 ports quantity
    • X99-E WS:0
    • GA-X99M Gaming 5:2

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Comparison of X99-E WS, GA-X99M Gaming 5
64 specifications
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor socketLGA 2011-v3LGA 2011-v3
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ i7
Intel Xeon seriesKnown for oneE5-1600, E5-2600Unknown — not stated by the source
LithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Memory slots typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDIMM
Memory channelsQuad-channelQuad-channel
ECC сompatibilityNon-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2400,2666,2800,3000,3200 MHz2133,2400,2666,2800 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB32 GB
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATASATA, SATA III
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers4-Way CrossFireX, 4-Way SLI2-Way CrossFireX
Discrete graphics supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers810
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CPU fan connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
EPS power connector (8-pin)YesYes
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
TPM connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers06
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers2, 104
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers02
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsDiffers15
Microphone inYesYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
IPMI LAN (RJ-45) portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAtheros Killer E2201
Features2 differ
Component forDiffersServerPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersSSI CEBmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® X99
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC1150
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.1 channels
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceATX
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
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
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory size128 Mbit128 Mbit
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Clear CMOS buttonYesYes
ACPI versionKnown for one5.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm244 mm
DepthDiffers267 mm244 mm
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84733020Unknown — not stated by the source
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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