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GIGABYTE GA-870A-USB3 (rev. 3.1) vs GIGABYTE GA-880GMA-USB3 REV 3.1

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  • 58specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 43identical
  • 7known for one product only

Key differences

  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • GA-870A-USB3 (rev. 3.1):1066,1333,2000 MHz
    • GA-880GMA-USB3 REV 3.1:1066,1333,1866 MHz
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • GA-870A-USB3 (rev. 3.1):Not supported
    • GA-880GMA-USB3 REV 3.1:Hybrid CrossFireX
  • On-board graphics card
    • GA-870A-USB3 (rev. 3.1):No
    • GA-880GMA-USB3 REV 3.1:Yes
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • GA-870A-USB3 (rev. 3.1):2
    • GA-880GMA-USB3 REV 3.1:3
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • GA-870A-USB3 (rev. 3.1):8
    • GA-880GMA-USB3 REV 3.1:4
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • GA-870A-USB3 (rev. 3.1):0
    • GA-880GMA-USB3 REV 3.1:1
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • GA-870A-USB3 (rev. 3.1):0
    • GA-880GMA-USB3 REV 3.1:1
  • DVI-D ports quantity
    • GA-870A-USB3 (rev. 3.1):0
    • GA-880GMA-USB3 REV 3.1:1

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Comparison of GA-870A-USB3 (rev. 3.1), GA-880GMA-USB3 REV 3.1
65 specifications
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketSocket AM3Socket AM3
Compatible processor seriesAMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X3, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6AMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X3, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6
Maximum number of SMP processors11
Memory1 differ
Number of memory slots44
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Memory voltage1.5 V1.5 V
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,2000 MHz1066,1333,1866 MHz
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Supported memory typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3-SDRAM
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 GB
Storage controllersidentical
Supported storage drive interfacesSATASATA
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD
Graphics2 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffersNot supportedHybrid CrossFireX
On-board graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers23
Number of SATA connectors66
Number of Parallel ATA connectors00
S/PDIF out connectorYesYes
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
CD/AUX audio inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
Power fan connectorYesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
EPS power connector (8-pin)YesYes
Number of COM connectors11
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers84
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
S/PDIF out portYesYes
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3
Network1 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersFast Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111ERealtek RTL8111E
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Features2 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMDAMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD 870 (RX881)AMD 880G
Motherboard southbridgeAMD SB850AMD SB850
Audio chipRealtek ALC889Realtek ALC889
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Compatible operating systemsWindows XP Windows Vista Windows 7Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 slots22
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers21
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI slotsDiffers31
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeAWARDAWARD
BIOS memory size32 Mbit32 Mbit
ACPI version1.0b1.0b
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm244 mm
DepthDiffers220 mm234 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Trial softwareNorton Internet SecurityNorton Internet Security
Other featuresidentical
S/PDIF in connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideYesYes

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