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GIGABYTE GA-990FX-Gaming AMD 990FX Socket AM3+ ATX vs GIGABYTE GA-X150-PLUS WS

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  • 52specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 33identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • GA-990FX-Gaming AMD 990FX Socket AM3+ ATX:AMD
    • GA-X150-PLUS WS:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • GA-990FX-Gaming AMD 990FX Socket AM3+ ATX:Socket AM3+
    • GA-X150-PLUS WS:LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
  • Supported memory types
    • GA-990FX-Gaming AMD 990FX Socket AM3+ ATX:DDR3-SDRAM
    • GA-X150-PLUS WS:DDR4-SDRAM
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • GA-990FX-Gaming AMD 990FX Socket AM3+ ATX:1066,1333,1600,1866,2000 MHz
    • GA-X150-PLUS WS:2133 MHz
  • RAID levels
    • GA-990FX-Gaming AMD 990FX Socket AM3+ ATX:0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD
    • GA-X150-PLUS WS:0, 1, 5, 10
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • GA-990FX-Gaming AMD 990FX Socket AM3+ ATX:2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI
    • GA-X150-PLUS WS:2-Way CrossFireX
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • GA-990FX-Gaming AMD 990FX Socket AM3+ ATX:3
    • GA-X150-PLUS WS:2
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • GA-990FX-Gaming AMD 990FX Socket AM3+ ATX:6
    • GA-X150-PLUS WS:2

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Comparison of GA-990FX-Gaming, GA-X150-PLUS WS
79 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM3+LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
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®
Memory2 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
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 sourceNon-ECC
Storage controllers1 differ
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD0, 1, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI2-Way CrossFireX
Discrete graphics supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers32
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU fan connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA Express connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Parallel connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Thunderbolt headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers62
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers12
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
LAN controllerKnown for oneAtheros Killer E2201Unknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD 990FXIntel® C232
Motherboard southbridgeKnown for oneAMD SB950Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC1150Unknown — not stated by the source
PC health monitoringDiffersCPU, Fan, Power supply, Temperature, VoltageCPU, Fan, Temperature, Voltage
Cooling typeKnown for onePassiveUnknown — not stated by the source
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
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
BIOS2 differ
BIOS typeDiffersUEFI AMIEFI AMI
BIOS memory sizeDiffers32 Mbit16 Mbit
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
DepthDiffers244 mm200 mm
Other featuresidentical
Serial port via internal headerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
GAME/MIDI connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security (OEM version) cFosSpeed

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