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GIGABYTE GA-F2A88XM-DS2P (rev. 1.0) vs GIGABYTE GA-X170-EXTREME ECC (rev. 1.0)

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 20identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • GA-F2A88XM-DS2P (rev. 1.0):AMD
    • GA-X170-EXTREME ECC (rev. 1.0):Intel
  • Supported memory types
    • GA-F2A88XM-DS2P (rev. 1.0):DDR3-SDRAM
    • GA-X170-EXTREME ECC (rev. 1.0):DDR4-SDRAM
  • RAID levels
    • GA-F2A88XM-DS2P (rev. 1.0):0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD
    • GA-X170-EXTREME ECC (rev. 1.0):0, 1, 5, 10
  • Maximum graphics card memory
    • GA-F2A88XM-DS2P (rev. 1.0):2000 MB
    • GA-X170-EXTREME ECC (rev. 1.0):512 MB
  • Graphics card family
    • GA-F2A88XM-DS2P (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-F2A88XM-DS2P (rev. 1.0):1
    • GA-X170-EXTREME ECC (rev. 1.0):2
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • GA-F2A88XM-DS2P (rev. 1.0):4
    • GA-X170-EXTREME ECC (rev. 1.0):8
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • GA-F2A88XM-DS2P (rev. 1.0):2
    • GA-X170-EXTREME ECC (rev. 1.0):5

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72 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD AIntel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
Processor socketKnown for oneSocket FM2+Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceECC & Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for one1333,1600,1866,2133,2400 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers1 differ
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD0, 1, 5, 10
Graphics2 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers2000 MB512 MB
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2-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
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers12
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers48
Number of SATA Express connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial port headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports4 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 quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
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
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB connector typeDiffersUSB Type-AUSB Type-A, USB Type-C
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — 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
Networkidentical
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAtheros Killer E2400
Features4 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersA88XIntel® C236
Audio output channelsDiffers7.1 channels5.1 channels
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers13
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x8 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of M.2 (M) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS1 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers128 Mbit256 Mbit
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers226 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers185 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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