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Compare ASUS Z87-PRO vs A88X-Pro

ASUS Z87-PRO and ASUS A88X-Pro are both motherboards with the same Form factor (ATX), Audio Channels (8 Channels) and Max LAN Speed (10/100/1000Mbps). The main differences are in Socket, Chipset, Supported Memory and Audio Chipset.
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Brand
ASUS
Brand
ASUS
Model
Z87-PRO
Model
A88X-Pro
Release Date
📅 May 2013
Release Date
📅 March 2014
* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
User reviews
★★★★★
(175 reviews)
User reviews
★★★★☆
(95 reviews)
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Pros
  • Intel LAN controller
  • Good onboard audio
  • WiFi/Bluetooth support
  • Overclock capabilities
Pros
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Series
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Series
Socket
LGA1150
Socket
FM2+
Form factor
ATX
Form factor
ATX
Chipset
Intel Z87
Chipset
AMD A88X
Supported Memory
DDR3
1333Mhz 1600Mhz 1800Mhz 1866Mhz 2000Mhz 2133Mhz 2200Mhz 2400Mhz 2500Mhz 2600Mhz 2666Mhz 2800Mhz 2933Mhz
Supported Memory
DDR3
1333Mhz 1600Mhz 1866Mhz 2133Mhz 2200Mhz 2250Mhz 2400Mhz
* 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
No
ECC RAM Support
No
Audio Chipset
Realtek ALC1150
Audio Chipset
Realtek ALC1150
Audio Channels
8 Channels
Audio Channels
8 Channels
LAN Chipset
Intel I217-V
LAN Chipset
Realtek 8111GR
Max LAN Speed
10/100/1000Mbps
Max LAN Speed
10/100/1000Mbps
SLI Support
Yes
SLI Support
No
CrossFire Support
Yes
CrossFire Support
Yes
RAID Support
Yes
RAID Support
Yes
Back Connect
No
Back Connect
No
Wireless LAN
Yes
Wireless LAN
No
Wi-Fi Generation
5
Wi-Fi Generation
-
PCI-Express x16 Slots
3
PCI-Express x16 Slots
3
PCI-Express x4 Slots
0
PCI-Express x4 Slots
0
PCI-Express x1 Slots
4
PCI-Express x1 Slots
2
SATA 6 Gbps Ports
8
SATA 6 Gbps Ports
6
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
64 GB
Onboard USB 2.0
4
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
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Comparison and key differences summary

⛔ You are comparing motherboards with different sockets. They cannot support the same CPUs. Try to compare motherboards within the same platform.

Reasons to buy the ASUS Z87-PRO:

  • 46% cheaper, you can save $110.00
  • Supports NVIDIA SLI
  • Wireless LAN Integrated
  • Supports the following RAM types: DDR3 2500MHz, 2600MHz, 2666MHz, 2800MHz, 2933MHz
  • +2 Slots PCI-E x1
  • +2 Ports SATA 6Gb/s

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Reasons to buy the ASUS A88X-Pro:

  • Newer Product, it was released around 10 months later
  • +32 GB maximum RAM supported

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