ASUS Pro WS W790-ACE WS X299 PRO WS X299 PRO/SE PRIME X299-A II WS X 299 SAGE Original New ATX Server Board 3 Years Warranty SATA Hard Drive Interface Double Memory Supports 128 GB

ASUS Pro WS W790-ACE WS X299 PRO WS X299 PRO/SE PRIME X299-A II WS X 299 SAGE Original New ATX Server Board 3 Years Warranty SATA Hard Drive Interface Double Memory Supports 128 GB

Here’s a detailed comparison table for ASUS workstation motherboards in the official product comparison style:

Feature	Pro WS W790-ACE	WS X299 PRO	WS X299 PRO/SE	PRIME X299-A II	WS X299 SAGE
Target Segment	Professional Workstation	Workstation	Workstation (OEM)	Enthusiast Workstation	Extreme Workstation
Socket	LGA 4677	LGA 2066	LGA 2066	LGA 2066	LGA 2066
Chipset	Intel W790	Intel X299	Intel X299	Intel X299	Intel X299
Form Factor	ATX (12″ x 9.6″)	ATX (12″ x 9.6″)	ATX (12″ x 9.6″)	ATX (12″ x 9.6″)	SSI CEB (12″ x 10.5″)
Memory Support	8x DDR5 DIMMs	8x DDR4 DIMMs	8x DDR4 DIMMs	8x DDR4 DIMMs	8x DDR4 DIMMs
Max Memory	2TB (256GB per DIMM)	128GB (16GB per DIMM)	128GB (16GB per DIMM)	256GB (32GB per DIMM)	256GB (32GB per DIMM)
PCIe Slots	3x PCIe 5.0 x16	3x PCIe 3.0 x16	3x PCIe 3.0 x16	3x PCIe 3.0 x16	7x PCIe 3.0 x16
M.2 Slots	3x PCIe 4.0 x4	2x PCIe 3.0 x4	2x PCIe 3.0 x4	3x PCIe 3.0 x4	2x PCIe 3.0 x4
SATA Ports	8x SATA 6Gbps	8x SATA 6Gbps	8x SATA 6Gbps	8x SATA 6Gbps	8x SATA 6Gbps
Networking	2x 10G + 1x 1G LAN	2x 1G LAN	2x 1G LAN	1x 1G LAN	2x 1G LAN
USB Ports	10x USB 3.2 Gen2	8x USB 3.1 Gen1/2	8x USB 3.1 Gen1/2	8x USB 3.1 Gen1/2	8x USB 3.1 Gen1/2
Power Design	16+1+1 Phase	8+2 Phase	8+2 Phase	8+2 Phase	16+2 Phase
Special Features	PCIe 5.0 Support	ECC Memory Support	ECC Memory Support	AI Overclocking	Dual LAN + ECC Support
RAID Support	0/1/5/10	0/1/5/10	0/1/5/10	0/1/5/10	0/1/5/10

1. ASUS Pro WS W790-ACE – Next-Gen Workstation Platform

Built for: AI development, 8K media production, and high-performance computing

Key Features:
✔ LGA 4677 Socket – Supports Intel Xeon W-3400/2400 (Sapphire Rapids) up to 56C/112T
✔ DDR5 Memory – 8x DIMM slots (2TB max) with ECC support for data-critical workloads
✔ PCIe 5.0 Ready – 3x x16 slots (x16/x16/x8) for next-gen GPUs & accelerators
✔ Enterprise Networking – Dual 10G Intel X550-AT2 + 1G management port
✔ Enhanced Power Design – 16+1+1 phase VRM for stable multi-core performance

Best For:

• AI/ML training & large-scale simulations
• 8K video editing & real-time rendering
• High-bandwidth scientific computing

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2. ASUS WS X299 PRO – Reliable Workhorse Workstation

Built for: Professional 3D modeling, CAD, and virtualization

Key Features:
✔ LGA 2066 Socket – Supports Intel Core X-Series (i9-10980XE, 18C/36T)
✔ Quad-Channel DDR4 – 8x DIMMs (128GB max) with ECC support
✔ PCIe 3.0 Expansion – 3x x16 slots (x16/x16/x8) for multi-GPU setups
✔ Dual 1G Intel LAN – Reliable networking for team environments
✔ Workstation Durability – Server-grade components for 24/7 operation

Best For:

• Engineering simulations (ANSYS, SolidWorks)
• Mid-range rendering farms
• Virtualized development environments

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3. ASUS WS X299 PRO/SE – Cost-Optimized Workstation

Built for: Budget-conscious professionals needing ECC reliability

Key Features:
✔ Same Core Specs as WS X299 PRO – Identical LGA 2066/DDR4/PCIe support
✔ OEM-Focused – Bulk packaging for system integrators
✔ Dual 1G LAN & ECC Support – Maintains workstation-grade stability

Best For:

• Corporate workstation deployments
• Entry-level engineering stations
• Cost-sensitive professional builds

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4. ASUS PRIME X299-A II – Enthusiast Workstation

Built for: Overclockers and high-frequency creative workloads

Key Features:
✔ LGA 2066 Socket – Optimized for Intel Core X-Series overclocking
✔ AI Overclocking – ASUS-exclusive tuning for peak performance
✔ 3x M.2 Slots – PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe support for fast storage
✔ Enhanced Cooling – Large VRM heatsinks + multiple fan headers

Best For:

• 3D animation & VFX production
• Competitive overclocking
• High-clock-speed workloads

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5. ASUS WS X299 SAGE – Extreme Expansion Workstation

Built for: Multi-GPU rendering and storage-heavy workflows

Key Features:
✔ SSI CEB Form Factor – Larger board for maximum expandability
✔ 7x PCIe 3.0 x16 Slots – Unmatched multi-device support
✔ 16+2 Phase Power – Handles extreme multi-core loads
✔ Dual 1G LAN + ECC – Enterprise-grade reliability

Best For:

• GPU rendering farms (Redshift, Octane)
• High-density storage servers
• Financial modeling clusters