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GIGABYTE GA-F2A88X-D3HP (rev. 1.0) vs GIGABYTE GA-X170-EXTREME ECC (rev. 1.0)

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 26identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • GA-F2A88X-D3HP (rev. 1.0):AMD
    • GA-X170-EXTREME ECC (rev. 1.0):Intel
  • Supported memory types
    • GA-F2A88X-D3HP (rev. 1.0):DDR3-SDRAM
    • GA-X170-EXTREME ECC (rev. 1.0):DDR4-SDRAM
  • RAID levels
    • GA-F2A88X-D3HP (rev. 1.0):0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD
    • GA-X170-EXTREME ECC (rev. 1.0):0, 1, 5, 10
  • Maximum graphics card memory
    • GA-F2A88X-D3HP (rev. 1.0):2000 MB
    • GA-X170-EXTREME ECC (rev. 1.0):512 MB
  • Graphics card family
    • GA-F2A88X-D3HP (rev. 1.0):AMD
    • GA-X170-EXTREME ECC (rev. 1.0):AMD, Intel, NVIDIA
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • GA-F2A88X-D3HP (rev. 1.0):1
    • GA-X170-EXTREME ECC (rev. 1.0):2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • GA-F2A88X-D3HP (rev. 1.0):2
    • GA-X170-EXTREME ECC (rev. 1.0):5
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • GA-F2A88X-D3HP (rev. 1.0):1
    • GA-X170-EXTREME ECC (rev. 1.0):2

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Comparison of GA-F2A88X-D3HP (rev. 1.0), GA-X170-EXTREME ECC (rev. 1.0)
73 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD AIntel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
Processor socketKnown for oneSocket FM2+Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneSocket FM2+Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceECC & Non-ECC
Maximum internal memory64 GB64 GB
Supported memory module capacitiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for one1333,1600,1866,2133,2400 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesSATASATA
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD0, 1, 5, 10
Graphics3 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers2000 MB512 MB
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way CrossFireX2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDAMD, Intel, NVIDIA
Graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD Graphics
Discrete graphics supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of displays supportedKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers12
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Number of SATA Express connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
TPM connectorYesYes
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial port headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers25
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
PS/2 ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionDiffers1.4a2.0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inYesYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A, USB Type-C
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAtheros Killer E2400
Features3 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersA88XIntel® C236
Audio output channelsDiffers7.1 channels5.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 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, WindowWindows 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 slots33
PCI Express x4 slots11
PCI Express x8 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 slots11
Number of M.2 (M) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory sizeDiffers128 Mbit256 Mbit
ACPI version5.05.0
Clear CMOS jumperYesYes
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width305 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers235 mm244 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersNorton Internet Security (OEM version)Norton® Internet Security (OEM version), Intel® Smart Response Technology (Olny for iRST mode)
Other features1 differ
BIOS switch buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresDiffers@BIOS, Cloud Station, EasyTune, Smart TimeLock, Game Controller, Smart Recovery 2, System Information Viewer, USB Blocker, Q-Flash, ON/OFF Charge, Smart Switch, Xpress Install@BIOS, ON/OFF Charge, Q-Flash, Smart Switch, Xpress Install
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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