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GIGABYTE GA-F2A58M-DS2H motherboard AMD A58 Socket FM2+ micro ATX vs GIGABYTE GA-X99M Gaming 5

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  • 40specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 18identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • GA-F2A58M-DS2H motherboard AMD A58 Socket FM2+ micro ATX:AMD
    • GA-X99M Gaming 5:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • GA-F2A58M-DS2H motherboard AMD A58 Socket FM2+ micro ATX:Socket FM2+
    • GA-X99M Gaming 5:LGA 2011-v3
  • Compatible processor series
    • GA-F2A58M-DS2H motherboard AMD A58 Socket FM2+ micro ATX:AMD A
    • GA-X99M Gaming 5:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Supported memory types
    • GA-F2A58M-DS2H motherboard AMD A58 Socket FM2+ micro ATX:DDR3-SDRAM
    • GA-X99M Gaming 5:DDR4-SDRAM
  • Number of memory slots
    • GA-F2A58M-DS2H motherboard AMD A58 Socket FM2+ micro ATX:2
    • GA-X99M Gaming 5:4
  • Memory channels
    • GA-F2A58M-DS2H motherboard AMD A58 Socket FM2+ micro ATX:Dual-channel
    • GA-X99M Gaming 5:Quad-channel
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • GA-F2A58M-DS2H motherboard AMD A58 Socket FM2+ micro ATX:1333,1600,1866,2133,2400 MHz
    • GA-X99M Gaming 5:2133,2400,2666,2800 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • GA-F2A58M-DS2H motherboard AMD A58 Socket FM2+ micro ATX:64 GB
    • GA-X99M Gaming 5:32 GB

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Comparison of GA-F2A58M-DS2H, GA-X99M Gaming 5
62 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket FM2+LGA 2011-v3
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD AIntel® Core™ i7
Memory5 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
Memory channelsDiffersDual-channelQuad-channel
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1333,1600,1866,2133,2400 MHz2133,2400,2666,2800 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNon-ECC
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATA IISATA, SATA III
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 10, JBODUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one2 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2-Way CrossFireX
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers02
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers010
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers46
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers04
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers15
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAtheros Killer E2201
Features2 differ
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A58Intel® X99
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC1150
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
BIOS2 differ
BIOS typeDiffersEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory sizeDiffers16 Mbit128 Mbit
ACPI versionKnown for one5.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers226 mm244 mm
DepthDiffers182 mm244 mm

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