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GIGABYTE GA-990FX-Gaming AMD 990FX Socket AM3+ ATX vs GIGABYTE GA-B150N Phoenix-WIFI

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  • 38specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 19identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • GA-990FX-Gaming AMD 990FX Socket AM3+ ATX:AMD
    • GA-B150N Phoenix-WIFI:Intel
  • Supported memory types
    • GA-990FX-Gaming AMD 990FX Socket AM3+ ATX:DDR3-SDRAM
    • GA-B150N Phoenix-WIFI:DDR4-SDRAM
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • GA-990FX-Gaming AMD 990FX Socket AM3+ ATX:1066,1333,1600,1866,2000 MHz
    • GA-B150N Phoenix-WIFI:2133 MHz
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • GA-990FX-Gaming AMD 990FX Socket AM3+ ATX:M.2, SATA III
    • GA-B150N Phoenix-WIFI:M.2, SATA
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • GA-990FX-Gaming AMD 990FX Socket AM3+ ATX:3
    • GA-B150N Phoenix-WIFI:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • GA-990FX-Gaming AMD 990FX Socket AM3+ ATX:1
    • GA-B150N Phoenix-WIFI:6
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors
    • GA-990FX-Gaming AMD 990FX Socket AM3+ ATX:0
    • GA-B150N Phoenix-WIFI:2
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • GA-990FX-Gaming AMD 990FX Socket AM3+ ATX:6
    • GA-B150N Phoenix-WIFI:4

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84 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketKnown for oneSocket AM3+Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Phenom FX, AMD Phenom II Dual-Core Mobile, AMD Phenom II Quad-Core Mobile, AMD Phenom II Triple-Core MobileIntel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1600,1866,2000 MHz2133 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceECC & Non-ECC
Supported memory module capacitiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, SATA IIIM.2, SATA
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 5, 10, JBODUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for one2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLIUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 MB
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4096 x 2160 pixels
Internal I/O5 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers16
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsDiffers02
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers64
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers21
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial port headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
TPM connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers62
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers26
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A, USB Type-C
Networkidentical
LAN controllerKnown for oneAtheros Killer E2201Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2
Features4 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmini ITX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD 990FXIntel® B150
Motherboard southbridgeKnown for oneAMD SB950Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC1150Unknown — not stated by the source
PC health monitoringKnown for oneCPU, Fan, Power supply, Temperature, VoltageUnknown — not stated by the source
Cooling typeKnown for onePassiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home x64, 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 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Window
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of M.2 (M) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
BIOSidentical
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one32 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm170 mm
DepthKnown for one244 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source170 mm
Other featuresidentical
Serial port via internal headerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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