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GIGABYTE X299 AORUS Ultra Gaming (rev. 1.0) vs GIGABYTE X299 DESIGNARE EX

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  • 60specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 49identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • X299 AORUS Ultra Gaming (rev. 1.0):1
    • X299 DESIGNARE EX:2
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • X299 AORUS Ultra Gaming (rev. 1.0):0
    • X299 DESIGNARE EX:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • X299 AORUS Ultra Gaming (rev. 1.0):4
    • X299 DESIGNARE EX:0
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
    • X299 AORUS Ultra Gaming (rev. 1.0):1
    • X299 DESIGNARE EX:2
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • X299 AORUS Ultra Gaming (rev. 1.0):1
    • X299 DESIGNARE EX:2
  • BIOS memory size
    • X299 AORUS Ultra Gaming (rev. 1.0):32 Mbit
    • X299 DESIGNARE EX:256 Mbit

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Comparison of X299 AORUS Ultra Gaming (rev. 1.0), X299 DESIGNARE EX
84 specifications
Processor1 differ
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i7 Extreme EditionIntel® Core™ X-series
Memory1 differ
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2400,2666,2800,3000,3200,3300,3333,3400,3466,3600,3666,3733,3800,3866,4000,4133,4266,4333,4400 MHz2133,2400,2667 MHz
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI, 4-Way CrossFireX, 4-Way SLI2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI, Quad-GPU CrossFireX, Quad-GPU SLI
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4096 x 2304 pixels
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers12
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers40
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers12
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2
Features1 differ
PC health monitoringDiffersCPU, Fan, Temperature, VoltageFan, Temperature, Voltage
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one5Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS1 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers32 Mbit256 Mbit
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Optane™ Memory ReadyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceXSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster
Bundled softwareDiffersNorton Internet Security (OEM version) cFosSpeedNorton Internet Security, cFosSpeed
Other featuresidentical
RegisteredKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S/PDIF in connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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