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ASUS X99-M WS vs GIGABYTE 1151 Z170X-UD5

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  • 44specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 25identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor socket
    • X99-M WS:LGA 2011-v3
    • 1151 Z170X-UD5:LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • X99-M WS:SATA III
    • 1151 Z170X-UD5:SATA
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • X99-M WS:1
    • 1151 Z170X-UD5:2
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • X99-M WS:8
    • 1151 Z170X-UD5:11
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • X99-M WS:0
    • 1151 Z170X-UD5:11
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • X99-M WS:3
    • 1151 Z170X-UD5:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • X99-M WS:4
    • 1151 Z170X-UD5:1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • X99-M WS:2
    • 1151 Z170X-UD5:0

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Comparison of X99-M WS, 1151 Z170X-UD5
88 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor socketDiffersLGA 2011-v3LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
Memory1 differ
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsKnown for oneQuad-channelUnknown — not stated by the source
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneNon-ECCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1866,2666,2800,2133,3000,2400,3200 MHz2133,2400,2666,2800,3000,3200,3300,3333,3400,3466 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 GB
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATA IIISATA
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 5, 10Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for one2-Way SLI, Quad-GPU SLI, 2-Way CrossFireX, Quad-GPU CrossFireXUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 MB
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD Graphics
Number of displays supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Internal I/O4 differ
USB 2.0 connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers12
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers811
Number of SATA II connectors00
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers011
Number of Parallel ATA connectors00
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
Number of EATX power connectors11
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers32
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
TPM connectorYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers41
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers01
S/PDIF out portYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneIntel® I218-LM, Intel® I210-ATUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyIntelIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® X99Intel® Z170
Audio chipRealtek ALC1150Realtek ALC1150
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows
Expansion slotsidentical
Number of M.2 (M) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x4 (Gen 1.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x8 (Gen 1.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory sizeDiffers16 Mbit256 Mbit
ACPI version5.05.0
Clear CMOS buttonYesYes
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 70 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one10 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84733020Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm305 mm
Depth244 mm244 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersUSB, SATASATA
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUser's Manual, I/O Shield, One 2-Way SLI bridge connector, One G Connector, One pack of back I/O dust covers
Other featuresidentical
PCI Express power connectors (6-pin)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
EZ plug connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideYesYes
PCI Express x1 (Gen 1.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Analog audio outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
PCI Express x16 (Gen 1.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1

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