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GIGABYTE GA-990FXA-UD3 R5 vs MSI A88XM-E35 V2

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 13identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor socket
    • GA-990FXA-UD3 R5:Socket AM3
    • A88XM-E35 V2:Socket FM2+
  • Compatible processor series
    • GA-990FXA-UD3 R5:AMD Phenom
    • A88XM-E35 V2:AMD A
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • GA-990FXA-UD3 R5:1066,1333,1600,1866,2000 MHz
    • A88XM-E35 V2:1866,1333,2133,1600 MHz
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • GA-990FXA-UD3 R5:SATA, SATA III
    • A88XM-E35 V2:SATA III
  • RAID levels
    • GA-990FXA-UD3 R5:0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD
    • A88XM-E35 V2:0, 1, 5, 10
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • GA-990FXA-UD3 R5:2-Way CrossFireX
    • A88XM-E35 V2:Not supported
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • GA-990FXA-UD3 R5:14
    • A88XM-E35 V2:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • GA-990FXA-UD3 R5:4
    • A88XM-E35 V2:1

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Comparison of GA-990FXA-UD3 R5, A88XM-E35 V2
65 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM3Socket FM2+
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD PhenomAMD A
Memory1 differ
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1600,1866,2000 MHz1866,1333,2133,1600 MHz
Maximum internal memory32 GB32 GB
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATA, SATA IIISATA III
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD0, 1, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way CrossFireXNot supported
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD
Discrete graphics supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers142
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers41
Number of SATA III connectors66
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers34
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantityDiffers20
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers12
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8111G
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMDAMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD 990FXAMD A88X
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 7 Enterprise, Windows 8, Windows 8.1Yes
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, VoltageUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsDiffers21
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI slots11
PCI Express x4 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeDiffersUEFI AMIUEFI
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm226 mm
DepthDiffers305 mm216 mm
Other featuresidentical
Parallel port via internal headerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneNorton Internet Security (OEM)Unknown — not stated by the source

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