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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
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
Number of memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Memory slots typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDIMM
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 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
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
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsDiffers15
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
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
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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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