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GIGABYTE X299 AORUS Gaming 7 vs MSI X299 TOMAHAWK AC

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  • 57specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 43identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Memory channels
    • X299 AORUS Gaming 7:Dual-channel
    • X299 TOMAHAWK AC:Quad-channel
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • X299 AORUS Gaming 7:0
    • X299 TOMAHAWK AC:3
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • X299 AORUS Gaming 7:4
    • X299 TOMAHAWK AC:1
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • X299 AORUS Gaming 7:2
    • X299 TOMAHAWK AC:1
  • LAN controller
    • X299 AORUS Gaming 7:Killer E2500
    • X299 TOMAHAWK AC:Intel® I219-V
  • Bluetooth version
    • X299 AORUS Gaming 7:4.1
    • X299 TOMAHAWK AC:4.2
  • Number of M.2 (M) slots
    • X299 AORUS Gaming 7:3
    • X299 TOMAHAWK AC:2
  • BIOS memory size
    • X299 AORUS Gaming 7:16 Mbit
    • X299 TOMAHAWK AC:256 Mbit

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Comparison of X299 AORUS Gaming 7, X299 TOMAHAWK AC
80 specifications
Processor1 differ
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i9, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7, Intel® Core™ i7 Extreme Edition
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Intel Core i3/i5/i7/i9 seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcei7-3xxx, i7-4xxx, i7-5xxx, i7-6xxx, i7-7xxx
Memory2 differ
Memory channelsDiffersDual-channelQuad-channel
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2400,2666,2800,3000,3200,3300,3333,3400,3466,3600,3666,3733,3800,3866,4000,4133,4266 MHz4333,2133,2400,2667,2800,2933,3000,3200,3333,3400,3466,3600,3733,3800,3866,4000,4133,4200,4266,4400,4500 MHz
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneNon-ECCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory module capacitiesKnown for one4GB, 8GB, 16GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI, Quad-GPU CrossFireX, Quad-GPU SLI3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI
Internal I/Oidentical
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
12V power connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 2.0 connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers03
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers41
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
LAN controllerDiffersKiller E2500Intel® I219-V
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.14.2
Featuresidentical
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC1220
Number of mounting holesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots1 differ
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 source4
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers32
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one5Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS2 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers16 Mbit256 Mbit
ACPI versionDiffers5.06.0
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers305 mm244 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of M.2 (E) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1

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