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ASUS Sabertooth Z87 vs Z87-PLUS

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Pangoly Score (How do we rate?)
90
Pangoly Score (How do we rate?)
85
Brand
ASUS
Brand
ASUS
Model
  • SABERTOOTH Z87
  • 90MB0DR0-M0EAY0
Model
Z87-PLUS
Release Date
📅 October 2016
Release Date
📅 November 2013
* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
User reviews
★★★★★
(97 reviews)
User reviews
★★★★★
(57 reviews)
Price history
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Supported PC parts
Supported PC parts
Pros
  • Intel LAN controller
  • Very good onboard audio
  • Overclock capabilities
  • Thermal armor and thermal management system work great
Pros
  • Lots of USB 3.0 ports
  • 6x 4-Pin Fan connectors
  • Intel LAN controller
  • Overclock capabilities
Cons
  • Thermal Armour may obstruct some larger CPU heatsinks
  • 35mm motherboard fans can get noisy in AUTO mode
Cons
-
Socket
LGA1150
Socket
LGA1150
Form factor
ATX
Form factor
ATX
Chipset
Intel Z87
Chipset
Intel Z87
Supported Memory
DDR3
1333Mhz 1600Mhz 1866Mhz
Supported Memory
DDR3
1333Mhz 1600Mhz 1800Mhz 1866Mhz 2000Mhz 2200Mhz 2400Mhz 2500Mhz 2600Mhz 2666Mhz 2800Mhz
* High clock speeds may require enabling the XMP profile in the motherboard BIOS
** RAM support may also depend on the CPU memory controller
ECC RAM Support
ECC RAM Support
Audio Chipset
Realtek ALC1150
Audio Chipset
-
Audio Channels
8 Channels
Audio Channels
-
LAN Chipset
Intel I217-V
LAN Chipset
-
SLI Support
Yes
SLI Support
Yes
CrossFire Support
Yes
CrossFire Support
Yes
RAID Support
Yes
RAID Support
Yes
Wireless LAN
No
Wireless LAN
No
PCI-Express x16 Slots
3
PCI-Express x16 Slots
3
PCI-Express x4 Slots
0
PCI-Express x4 Slots
0
PCI-Express x1 Slots
3
PCI-Express x1 Slots
2
SATA 6 Gbps Ports
8
SATA 6 Gbps Ports
8
SATA Express Ports
0
SATA Express Ports
0
M.2 Ports
0
M.2 Ports
0
RAM Slots
4
RAM Slots
4
Maximum Supported RAM
32 GB
Maximum Supported RAM
32 GB
Onboard USB 2.0
2
Onboard USB 2.0
4
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 1
1
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 1
1
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2
0
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2
0
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
0
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
0

What are the differences between ASUS Sabertooth Z87 and Z87-PLUS? Analyze head-to-head all specifications and features to find out the better motherboard.

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Reasons to pick the ASUS Sabertooth Z87:

  • Better Pangoly Score. (How do we rate?)
  • Newer Product, it was released around 3 years later.
  • +1 Slots PCI-E x1.

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Reasons to pick the ASUS Z87-PLUS:

  • 73% cheaper, you can save $261.11.
  • Supports the following RAM types: DDR3 2000MHz, 2200MHz, 2400MHz, 2500MHz, 2600MHz, 2666MHz, 2800MHz
  • +2 Onboard USB 2.0.

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