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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£70
  • Avg. price in US: ~$70
  • CPU socket: FM2+
  • Chipset: AMD A88X
  • Form factor: ATX

GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 review. Compare 107 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among motherboards and if it is worth buying.

3.8

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the motherboard's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best motherboards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

3.8

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Poor
3.8

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the motherboard's technical performance, covering key areas such as power delivery, CPU and memory support, expansion, storage, connectivity, cooling, BIOS features, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare motherboards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

19.0%

2.6

Memory

16.0%

5.2

Platform & Features

16.0%

3.4

Storage

15.0%

5.0

Network

13.0%

1.9

Ports & USB

8.0%

4.4

Expansion

8.0%

4.0

Power & Cooling

5.0%

5.7

Audio

Poor
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the motherboard.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a motherboard performs in real-world builds and how reliable it is in terms of stability, BIOS usability, connectivity, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 2.8
    Gaming

    Score components:

    28.0%

    4.3

    VRM phases

    22.0%

    1.0

    N. of M.2 sockets

    18.0%

    4.6

    LAN speed

    17.0%

    2.1

    Maximum RAM speed

    15.0%

    1.0

    N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £70

Best rankings

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All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The Gigabyte GA-F2A88X-HD3 (Rev 3.0) is an ATX motherboard featuring the AMD A88X chipset and FM2+ socket, supporting AMD A-series and Athlon processors. It includes two DDR3 DIMM slots for up to 64GB of RAM, Dual Graphics support via PCIe 3.0 x16, eight SATA 6Gb/s ports with RAID functionality, and USB 3.0 connectivity. Key pros include the GIGABYTE Ultra Durable 4 Plus technology for enhanced component longevity, DualBIOS protection, and high-quality audio capacitors. However, notable cons include its limited two-slot memory configuration compared to other ATX boards and an older legacy PCI architecture that lacks modern M.2 NVMe storage support.

Technical Specifications of GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the motherboard's technical performance, covering key areas such as power delivery, CPU and memory support, expansion, storage, connectivity, cooling, BIOS features, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare motherboards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

19.0%

?

Memory

16.0%

?

Platform & Features

16.0%

?

Storage

15.0%

?

Network

13.0%

?

Ports & USB

8.0%

?

Expansion

8.0%

?

Power & Cooling

5.0%

?

Audio

3.8
GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has a technical score of 3.8 points, which is lower than that of 97.9% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the motherboard.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a motherboard performs in real-world builds and how reliable it is in terms of stability, BIOS usability, connectivity, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you prefer a motherboard that has already been bought and reviewed by many other users.
1.0
GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 77.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the motherboard's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a motherboard that offers a strong balance of features, performance, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

3.8

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

5.7
GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.7 points, which is lower than 97.9% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The brand that makes the motherboard.
When it matters: When you have a brand preference for support, BIOS, or build quality.

Importance: MEDIUM

Gigabyte
CPU socket
What it is: The socket type the motherboard is built to support.
When it matters: When you need the motherboard to match a specific CPU.

Importance: HIGH

FM2+
GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 uses the FM2+ CPU socket, which is less advanced than that of 97.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 1.4% of motherboards.
Backward compatible with FM2 processors.
CPU platform

Importance: MEDIUM

AMD
Chipset
What it is: The chipset that defines the motherboard platform and many of its features.
When it matters: When you compare platform features, connectivity, and CPU support.

Importance: HIGH

AMD A88X
GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 uses the AMD A88X chipset, which is less advanced than that of 98% of motherboards and equal to that of 1% of motherboards.
Form factor
What it is: The physical size standard of the motherboard, such as ATX or Micro-ATX.
When it matters: When you need the board to fit a specific case size.

Importance: HIGH

ATX
GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has the ATX form factor, which is more versatile than that of 47.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 52.2% of motherboards.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the motherboard supports, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the board to match a certain memory platform.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: DDR5

DDR3
GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 uses DDR3 memory, which is older than that of 86.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 13.4% of motherboards.
Memory slots
What it is: The number of RAM slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more room for future memory upgrades.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4

2
GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has 2 Memory slots, which is fewer than 78.6% of motherboards and equal to 21.4% of motherboards.
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of RAM the motherboard supports.
When it matters: When you plan a build with very high memory capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

64 GB
GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is less than 62.6% of motherboards and equal to 24.3% of motherboards.
Memory channels
What it is: The memory channel configuration supported by the motherboard platform.
When it matters: When memory bandwidth matters for your build.

Importance: MEDIUM

2
GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 supports 2 memory channels, which is more than 0.2% of motherboards and equal to 92.5% of motherboards.
Maximum RAM speed
What it is: The highest officially supported memory speed for the motherboard.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=6400 MT/s

2,400 MT/s
GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 supports memory speeds up to 2400 MT/s, which is lower than that of 83.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 3.2% of motherboards.
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N. of M.2 sockets
What it is: The number of M.2 slots available on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want room for more NVMe or M.2 drives.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=3

0
GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has 0 M.2 sockets, which is fewer than 88.4% of motherboards and equal to 11.7% of motherboards.
M.2 slot interface per slot
What it is: The storage or PCIe interface available for each M.2 slot on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want to check which drives each M.2 slot can use.

Importance: HIGH

N/A
N. of SATA 3 connectors
What it is: The number of SATA 6Gb/s connectors on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you plan to connect multiple SATA drives.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6

8
GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has 8 SATA 3 connectors, which is more than 85.5% of motherboards and equal to 11.2% of motherboards.
Supported RAID levels
What it is: The RAID modes officially supported by the motherboard storage platform.
When it matters: When you plan to use multiple drives in a RAID setup.

Importance: MEDIUM

0/1/5/10
GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 supports RAID levels 0/1/5/10, which is broader than 31.8% of motherboards and equal to 68.2% of motherboards.
JBOD excluded from RAID-level set
NVMe RAID support
What it is: Shows whether the board supports RAID configurations that use NVMe SSDs.
When it matters: When you plan to use multiple NVMe drives in RAID.

Importance: LOW

no
GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 does not support NVMe RAID. 59.8% of motherboards support this feature.
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N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 5.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want the newest high-bandwidth expansion slots.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=1

0
GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slots, which is equal to 68.5% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 4.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more room for modern expansion cards.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=1

0
GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is equal to 55.6% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 3.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need more full-length expansion slots.

Importance: MEDIUM

1
GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has 1 PCIe 3.0x16 slots, which is more than 40.6% of motherboards and equal to 26.7% of motherboards.
PCIe slot electrical configuration
What it is: The actual lane wiring used by the motherboard PCIe slots.
When it matters: When you need to know how much bandwidth each slot really gets.

Importance: HIGH

x16/x4/x1/x1/x1
GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 uses x16/x4/x1/x1/x1 for PCIe slot electrical configuration, which is more flexible than that of 83.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.9% of motherboards.
PCIe bifurcation support
What it is: Shows whether the board can split PCIe lanes across multiple devices from one slot or link.
When it matters: When you plan multi-SSD adapters or more advanced expansion setups.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 does not support PCIe bifurcation. 61% of motherboards support this feature.
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Total USB ports (rear I/O)
What it is: The total number of rear USB ports available on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you use many USB devices directly from the back of the PC.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=8

6
GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has 6 USB ports (rear I/O), which is fewer than 64.2% of motherboards and equal to 32.9% of motherboards.
Total USB ports (including headers)
What it is: The total number of USB ports supported when rear ports and internal headers are counted together.
When it matters: When you want to know the board's full USB expansion potential.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=14

14
GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has 14 USB ports (including headers), which is fewer than 51.8% of motherboards and equal to 12.9% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
What it is: The total number of rear USB-C ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more USB-C devices connected without adapters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=1

0
GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has 0 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is fewer than 64.6% of motherboards and equal to 35.4% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (including headers)
What it is: The total number of USB-C ports supported when rear ports and internal headers are counted together.
When it matters: When you want more USB-C connectivity across the whole build.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=2

0
GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has 0 USB-C ports (including headers), which is fewer than 69.6% of motherboards and equal to 30.4% of motherboards.
N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C)
What it is: The number of rear USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want very fast USB-C connectivity on the rear I/O.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=1

0
GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C), which is equal to 81.6% of motherboards.
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LAN speed
What it is: The maximum wired Ethernet speed supported by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want faster wired networking.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 2.5GbE

1 Gbps
GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 supports LAN speeds up to 1 Gbps, which is lower than that of 50.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 49.1% of motherboards.
LAN controller
What it is: The model of onboard Ethernet controller used by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you compare networking hardware quality and features.

Importance: MEDIUM

Realtek RTL8111F
GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 uses the Realtek RTL8111F LAN controller, which is less advanced than that of 88.2% of motherboards and equal to that of 1% of motherboards.
N. of RJ45 ports
What it is: The number of wired Ethernet ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need one or more wired network connections.

Importance: LOW

1
GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has 1 RJ45 ports, which is equal to 85.6% of motherboards.
Wi-Fi connectivity
What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes onboard Wi-Fi hardware instead of requiring a separate adapter.
When it matters: When you want wireless networking without adding an extra card.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 does not support Wi-Fi connectivity. 49.1% of motherboards support this feature.
Wi-Fi version
What it is: The supported Wi-Fi generation, such as Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7.
When it matters: When you care about wireless speed and router compatibility.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)

N/A
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Audio codec
What it is: The onboard audio codec used by the motherboard.
When it matters: When sound quality from the built-in audio matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Realtek ALC887
GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 uses the Realtek ALC887 audio codec, which is less advanced than that of 89% of motherboards and equal to that of 7.9% of motherboards.
Audio channels
What it is: The audio channel configuration supported by the onboard sound solution.
When it matters: When you want surround sound from the motherboard audio outputs.

Importance: LOW

Good value: 7.1

7.1
GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 offers 7.1 audio channels, which is more than 4.9% of motherboards and equal to 95.1% of motherboards.
Audio SNR
What it is: The signal-to-noise ratio of the onboard audio solution.
When it matters: When you care about cleaner onboard audio output.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=120 dB

97 dB
GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has an audio SNR of 97 dB, which is lower than that of 67.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 16.8% of motherboards.
Headphone amp support
What it is: Shows whether the onboard audio path includes dedicated headphone amplification for harder-to-drive headsets.
When it matters: When you use harder-to-drive headphones from the onboard audio.

Importance: LOW

no
GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 does not support a headphone amp. 63% of motherboards support this feature.
N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
What it is: The number of rear 3.5mm audio jacks on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more analog audio connection options.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=5

3
GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has 3 3.5mm audio jacks, which is fewer than 50.3% of motherboards and equal to 38.2% of motherboards.
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VRM phases
What it is: The number of power-delivery phases used by the motherboard VRM.
When it matters: When you care about CPU power delivery and overclocking headroom.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=12

4+1
GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has 4+1 VRM phases, which is fewer than 95.7% of motherboards and equal to 1.1% of motherboards.
N. of CPU power connectors
What it is: The number of CPU power connectors on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you care about power delivery for higher-end CPUs.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=2

1
GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has 1 CPU power connectors, which is equal to 54.5% of motherboards.
N. of fan headers
What it is: The number of headers available for case or CPU fans.
When it matters: When your build uses several fans.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6

4
GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has 4 fan headers, which is fewer than 64.3% of motherboards and equal to 12.3% of motherboards.
Pump header
What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes a dedicated header designed for a liquid-cooling pump.
When it matters: When you build with an AIO or custom liquid cooling loop.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 does not have a pump header. 77% of motherboards include this feature.
Pump header max current
What it is: The maximum current the dedicated pump header can supply.
When it matters: When you want to make sure the pump header can power your cooling setup.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2 A

0 A
GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 supports up to 0 A on the pump header, which is lower than that of 74.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 25.7% of motherboards.
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GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 vs the average motherboard

  • 2 more PCI slots
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has more PCI slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCI slot/s.
    What it is: The number of legacy PCI slots on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you need compatibility with older expansion cards.

    Importance: LOW

    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has more PCI slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCI slot/s.2 vs 0
  • 1 more PCIe x4 slots
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has more PCIe x4 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe x4 slot/s.
    What it is: The number of PCIe x4 slots on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you need more mid-bandwidth expansion slots.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has more PCIe x4 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe x4 slot/s.1 vs 0
  • Includes dual BIOS
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has dual BIOS, while the average motherboard does not. 22.4% of motherboards include dual BIOS.
    What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes two BIOS chips for redundancy or recovery.
    When it matters: When BIOS safety and recovery matter to you.

    Importance: LOW

    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has dual BIOS, while the average motherboard does not. 22.4% of motherboards include dual BIOS.
  • More flexible PCIe lane configuration
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has more flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16/x4/x1/x1/x1 vs x16/x1). The average motherboard uses x16/x1 PCIe slot lane configuration.
    What it is: The actual lane wiring used by the motherboard PCIe slots.
    When it matters: When you need to know how much bandwidth each slot really gets.

    Importance: HIGH

    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has more flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16/x4/x1/x1/x1 vs x16/x1). The average motherboard uses x16/x1 PCIe slot lane configuration.x16/x4/x1/x1/x1 vs x16/x1
  • 4 more SATA 3 connectors
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has more SATA 3 connectors than the average motherboard (8 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 SATA 3 connectors.
    What it is: The number of SATA 6Gb/s connectors on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you plan to connect multiple SATA drives.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=6

    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has more SATA 3 connectors than the average motherboard (8 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 SATA 3 connectors.8 vs 4
  • 2 more PCIe x1 slots
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has more PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.
    What it is: The number of PCIe x1 slots on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want space for smaller add-in cards.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=2

    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has more PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.3 vs 1
  • 1 more USB 2.0 headers
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has more USB 2.0 headers than the average motherboard (3 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 header/s.
    What it is: The number of internal USB 2.0 headers available for case connections.
    When it matters: When your case or accessories need internal USB connections.

    Importance: LOW

    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has more USB 2.0 headers than the average motherboard (3 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 header/s.3 vs 2
  • More BIOS update options
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has more BIOS update options than the average motherboard (UEFI utility, Windows app, DOS, UEFI shell vs UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app). The average motherboard offers UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app BIOS update methods.
    What it is: The available ways to update the motherboard BIOS.
    When it matters: When you want easier BIOS maintenance and recovery.

    Importance: LOW

    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has more BIOS update options than the average motherboard (UEFI utility, Windows app, DOS, UEFI shell vs UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app). The average motherboard offers UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app BIOS update methods.UEFI utility, Windows app, DOS, UEFI shell vs UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app
  • Includes dual BIOS
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has dual BIOS, while the average motherboard does not. 22.4% of motherboards include dual BIOS.
  • More BIOS update options
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has more BIOS update options than the average motherboard (UEFI utility, Windows app, DOS, UEFI shell vs UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app). The average motherboard offers UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app BIOS update methods.
  • 4 more SATA 3 connectors
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has more SATA 3 connectors than the average motherboard (8 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 SATA 3 connectors.
  • 2 more PCI slots
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has more PCI slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCI slot/s.
  • 1 more PCIe x4 slots
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has more PCIe x4 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe x4 slot/s.
  • More flexible PCIe lane configuration
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has more flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16/x4/x1/x1/x1 vs x16/x1). The average motherboard uses x16/x1 PCIe slot lane configuration.
  • 2 more PCIe x1 slots
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has more PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.
  • 1 more USB 2.0 headers
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has more USB 2.0 headers than the average motherboard (3 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 header/s.
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has more DVI outputs than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 DVI outputs.
  • Includes VGA connector
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has a VGA connector, while the average motherboard does not. 22% of motherboards include a VGA connector.
  • 2 more USB 2.0 ports
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has more USB 2.0 ports than the average motherboard (4 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 port/s.
  • 44 mm narrower
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 is narrower than the average motherboard (200 mm vs 244 mm). The average motherboard width is 244 mm.

Total
Overall
Platform & Features
Storage
Expansion
Ports & USB
Power & Cooling
  • More basic motherboard chipset
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (AMD A88X vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
  • No BIOS flashback support
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 does not support BIOS flashback, while the average motherboard does. 50.8% of motherboards support BIOS flashback.
  • Older CPU socket
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has older CPU socket than the average motherboard (FM2+ vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.
    Backward compatible with FM2 processors.
  • Not ready for Windows 11
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 is not ready for Windows 11, while the average motherboard is. 77.1% of motherboards are ready for Windows 11.
  • No debug LED indicators
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 does not have debug LED indicators, while the average motherboard does. 78.8% of motherboards include debug LED indicators.
  • 8 years older release date
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 is older than the average motherboard (2,013 vs 2,021). The average motherboard was released in 2,021.
  • No TPM connector
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 does not have a TPM connector, while the average motherboard does. 86.7% of motherboards include a TPM connector.
  • Narrower Windows support
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has narrower Windows support than the average motherboard (Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP vs Windows 11, Windows 10). The average motherboard supports Windows 11, Windows 10.
  • 2 fewer memory slots
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has fewer memory slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.
  • 50% less maximum memory capacity
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (64 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
  • Older DDR memory generation
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has older DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR3 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.
  • 47.8% lower maximum RAM speed
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has a lower maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (2,400 MT/s vs 4,600 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4,600 MT/s.
  • 51.3% lower overclocked RAM speed
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has a lower overclocked RAM speed than the average motherboard (2,400 MT/s vs 4,933 MT/s). The average motherboard supports overclocked RAM speed of 4,933 MT/s.
    top speed depends on CPU and memory setup
  • 2 fewer M.2 sockets
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has fewer M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
  • No NVMe RAID support
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 does not support NVMe RAID, while the average motherboard does. 59.8% of motherboards support NVMe RAID.
  • No PCIe bifurcation support
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 does not support PCIe bifurcation, while the average motherboard does. 61% of motherboards support PCIe bifurcation.
  • 2 fewer rear USB ports
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has fewer rear USB ports than the average motherboard (6 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
  • 1 fewer rear USB-C ports
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has fewer rear USB-C ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 rear USB-C port/s.
  • 1 fewer USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has fewer USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
  • 2 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
  • 1 fewer total USB connections
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has fewer total USB connections than the average motherboard (14 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
  • Older HDMI version
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has older HDMI version than the average motherboard (1.4 vs 2.1). The average motherboard supports HDMI 2.1.
  • 1 fewer total USB-C connections
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has fewer total USB-C connections than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 total USB-C connections.
  • More basic LAN controller
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has more basic LAN controller than the average motherboard (Realtek RTL8,111F vs Marvell AQtion AQC113C). The average motherboard uses Marvell AQtion AQC113C LAN controller.
  • 60% lower LAN speed
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has a lower LAN speed than the average motherboard (1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.
  • No Wi-Fi antenna included
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 does not include a Wi-Fi antenna, while the average motherboard does. 51.1% of motherboards include a Wi-Fi antenna.
  • More basic audio codec
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has more basic audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC887 vs Realtek ALC898). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC898 audio codec.
  • 18 dB lower audio SNR
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has a lower audio SNR than the average motherboard (97 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
  • No headphone amp support
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 does not support a headphone amp, while the average motherboard does. 63% of motherboards support a headphone amp.
  • 2 fewer 3.5mm audio jacks
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has fewer 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (3 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 3.5mm audio jacks.
  • No optical S/PDIF out
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 does not have optical S/PDIF out, while the average motherboard does. 55.7% of motherboards include optical S/PDIF out.
  • Fewer VRM phases
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has fewer VRM phases than the average motherboard (4+1 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
  • 2 fewer ARGB headers
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has fewer ARGB headers than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 ARGB header/s.
  • No pump header
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 does not have a pump header, while the average motherboard does. 77% of motherboards include a pump header.
  • No onboard RGB lighting
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 does not have onboard RGB lighting, while the average motherboard does. 50.3% of motherboards include onboard RGB lighting.
  • 1 fewer RGB headers
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has fewer RGB headers than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RGB header/s.
  • 2 A lower pump header current limit
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has a lower pump header current than the average motherboard (0 A vs 2 A). The average motherboard provides pump header current of 2 A.
  • 1 fewer fan headers
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has fewer fan headers than the average motherboard (4 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 fan header/s.
  • More basic motherboard chipset
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (AMD A88X vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
    What it is: The chipset that defines the motherboard platform and many of its features.
    When it matters: When you compare platform features, connectivity, and CPU support.

    Importance: HIGH

    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (AMD A88X vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.AMD A88X vs Intel B860
  • More basic LAN controller
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has more basic LAN controller than the average motherboard (Realtek RTL8,111F vs Marvell AQtion AQC113C). The average motherboard uses Marvell AQtion AQC113C LAN controller.
    What it is: The model of onboard Ethernet controller used by the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you compare networking hardware quality and features.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has more basic LAN controller than the average motherboard (Realtek RTL8,111F vs Marvell AQtion AQC113C). The average motherboard uses Marvell AQtion AQC113C LAN controller.Realtek RTL8111F vs Marvell AQtion AQC113C
  • 60% lower LAN speed
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has a lower LAN speed than the average motherboard (1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.
    What it is: The maximum wired Ethernet speed supported by the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want faster wired networking.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 2.5GbE

    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has a lower LAN speed than the average motherboard (1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps
  • 2 fewer M.2 sockets
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has fewer M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
    What it is: The number of M.2 slots available on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want room for more NVMe or M.2 drives.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=3

    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has fewer M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.0 vs 2
  • 2 fewer memory slots
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has fewer memory slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.
    What it is: The number of RAM slots on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want more room for future memory upgrades.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=4

    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has fewer memory slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.2 vs 4
  • No NVMe RAID support
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 does not support NVMe RAID, while the average motherboard does. 59.8% of motherboards support NVMe RAID.
    What it is: Shows whether the board supports RAID configurations that use NVMe SSDs.
    When it matters: When you plan to use multiple NVMe drives in RAID.

    Importance: LOW

    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 does not support NVMe RAID, while the average motherboard does. 59.8% of motherboards support NVMe RAID.
  • 2 fewer rear USB ports
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has fewer rear USB ports than the average motherboard (6 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
    What it is: The total number of rear USB ports available on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you use many USB devices directly from the back of the PC.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=8

    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has fewer rear USB ports than the average motherboard (6 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.6 vs 8
  • 50% less maximum memory capacity
    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (64 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
    What it is: The largest total amount of RAM the motherboard supports.
    When it matters: When you plan a build with very high memory capacity.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=128 GB

    GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0 has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (64 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.64 GB vs 128 GB
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What customers like about GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0?

  • Excellent value for the price in the FM2+ market
  • Solid build quality featuring Gigabyte's Ultra Durable 4 Plus technology
  • Versatile display outputs (HDMI, DVI-D, and D-Sub) supporting triple-monitor setups
  • Ample storage options with 8 SATA 6Gb/s connectors and multiple RAID supports (0, 1, 5, 10)
  • Includes legacy expansion options like two PCI slots for older cards
  • Support for high-speed RAM (up to 2400MHz OC) which benefits AMD APU performance

What customers dislike about GIGABYTE GA F2A88X HD3 Rev 3 0?

  • UEFI BIOS interface feels dated and less user-friendly than some competitors
  • Lacks automatic overclocking tools, making it less beginner-friendly for performance tuning
  • Limited to only two system fan headers
  • Rear I/O shield is basic and lacks padding/cushioning
  • Overclocking headroom is modest compared to higher-end A88X enthusiast boards

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