Brand new GIGA ME33-AR0 MB12-CEO MP72-HB0 Server Motherboard with LGA 6096 Socket 16 X DIMM Slots Support Single AMD EPYC 9004 Series Processors
Here’s a detailed comparison table for the GIGA ME33-AR0, MB12-CE0, and MP72-HB0 motherboards:
Feature | GIGA ME33-AR0 | GIGA MB12-CE0 | GIGA MP72-HB0 |
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Form Factor | Micro-ATX (244×244mm) | Mini-ITX (170×170mm) | ATX (305×244mm) |
Socket | LGA 1700 | LGA 1700 | LGA 1700 |
Chipset | Intel B760 | Intel H610 | Intel Z790 |
Memory Support | DDR5 (Up to 6000MHz) | DDR4 (Up to 3200MHz) | DDR5 (Up to 7200+MHz) |
PCIe Slots | 1× PCIe 5.0 x16 | 1× PCIe 3.0 x16 | 1× PCIe 5.0 x16 2× PCIe 4.0 x4 |
M.2 Slots | 2× M.2 (PCIe 4.0) | 1× M.2 (PCIe 3.0) | 4× M.2 (PCIe 4.0) |
SATA Ports | 4× SATA III | 4× SATA III | 6× SATA III |
USB Connectivity | 4× USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) | 2× USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) | 1× USB4 (40Gbps) 6× USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
Networking | 2.5G LAN + Wi-Fi 6 | 1G LAN | 10G LAN + Wi-Fi 6E |
VRM Design | 10+1+1 Phase (70A) | 6+1+1 Phase (50A) | 18+1+2 Phase (105A) |
Cooling Solution | Basic VRM heatsink | Minimal cooling | Full-coverage heatsinks + Fan |
RGB Lighting | 1× ARGB Header | None | 3× ARGB Headers |
Audio | Realtek ALC897 (5.1ch) | Realtek ALC897 (5.1ch) | Realtek ALC4082 + ESS DAC |
Special Features | Q-Flash Plus | Low-profile design | Dual BIOS + Thunderbolt 4 |
Target Price | 160−200 | Under $120 | 400−500 |
1. GIGA ME33-AR0 (Mainstream mATX)
The Compact Performer
- Form Factor: Micro-ATX (244×244mm)
- Chipset: Intel B760
- Key Features:
- Supports 12th/13th Gen Intel CPUs (LGA 1700)
- DDR5 memory up to 6000MHz (2 DIMM slots)
- PCIe 5.0 x16 for modern GPUs
- Dual M.2 PCIe 4.0 slots (1 with heatsink)
- 2.5G LAN + Wi-Fi 6 connectivity
- Basic 10+1+1 phase VRM (70A)
Best For: Gamers building mid-range systems in compact cases (i5/RX 7700 XT builds)
2. GIGA MB12-CE0 (Ultra-Compact ITX)
The Space-Saver
- Form Factor: Mini-ITX (170×170mm)
- Chipset: Intel H610
- Key Features:
- Single DDR4-3200 DIMM (max 32GB)
- PCIe 3.0 x16 (sufficient for GPUs like RTX 3060)
- One M.2 PCIe 3.0 slot
- 1G LAN (no WiFi)
- Minimal 6+1+1 phase VRM (50A)
Best For: Tiny office/HTPC builds (i3/GTX 1650 systems)
3. GIGA MP72-HB0 (Flagship ATX)
The Powerhouse
- Form Factor: ATX (305×244mm)
- Chipset: Intel Z790
- Key Features:
- DDR5-7200+ support (4 DIMM slots)
- PCIe 5.0 x16 + three PCIe 4.0 x4 slots
- Quad M.2 PCIe 4.0 (all with heatsinks)
- 10G LAN + Wi-Fi 6E + Thunderbolt 4
- 18+1+2 phase VRM (105A) with active cooling
Best For: Extreme gaming/workstations (i9/RTX 4090 configurations)
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