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  • Avg. price: ~£580
  • CPU socket: BGA 1023
  • Chipset: Intel QM77 Express
  • Form factor: Mini-ITX

Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE review. Compare 107 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among motherboards and if it is worth buying.

3.6

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%

3.6

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Poor
3.6

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%

2.2

Memory

16.0%

4.2

Platform & Features

16.0%

3.4

Storage

15.0%

5.5

Network

13.0%

1.0

Ports & USB

8.0%

2.8

Expansion

8.0%

6.6

Power & Cooling

5.0%

5.0

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

  • 3.9
    Gaming

    Score components:

    28.0%

    9.0

    VRM phases

    22.0%

    1.0

    N. of M.2 sockets

    18.0%

    4.6

    LAN speed

    17.0%

    1.0

    Maximum RAM speed

    15.0%

    1.0

    N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots

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Verdict

The Supermicro X9SPV-LN4F-3LE is an ultra-low-power Mini-ITX motherboard featuring an embedded dual-core Intel Core i7-3555LE processor and the Intel QM77 chipset. It supports up to 16GB of DDR3 ECC SODIMM memory and provides exceptional connectivity for its size, including four Gigabit Ethernet ports, two SATA 3.0 (6Gbps) ports, and four SATA 2.0 (3Gbps) ports with RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 support. Key pros include its integrated remote management via IPMI 2.0 with a dedicated LAN port and a high-performance PCIe 3.0 x16 slot for expansion in compact server or embedded environments. However, its main cons are the limited maximum RAM capacity of 16GB and the use of older SO-DIMM slots rather than full-sized DIMMs, which can restrict scalability for memory-intensive modern workloads.

Technical Specifications of Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE

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

3.6
Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has a technical score of 3.6 points, which is lower than that of 98.7% 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
Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE 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%

3.6

Overall score

40.0%

7.5

Price

4.8
Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has a quality-to-price ratio of 4.8 points, which is lower than 100% 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

Supermicro
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

BGA 1023
Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE uses the BGA 1023 CPU socket, which is less advanced than that of 99.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.1% of motherboards.
CPU platform

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel
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

Intel QM77 Express
Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE uses the Intel QM77 Express chipset, which is less advanced than that of 97.7% 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

Mini-ITX
Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has the Mini-ITX form factor, which is less versatile than that of 84.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 7.3% 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
Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE 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
Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE 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

16 GB
Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE supports up to 16 GB of memory, which is less than 98.2% of motherboards and equal to 1.6% 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
Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE 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

1,333 MT/s
Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE supports memory speeds up to 1333 MT/s, which is lower than that of 99.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.3% 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
Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE 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

2
Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has 2 SATA 3 connectors, which is fewer than 95.3% of motherboards and equal to 3.9% 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
Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE 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
Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE 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
Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE 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
Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE 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
Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE 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
Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE uses x16 for PCIe slot electrical configuration, which is less flexible than that of 86.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 9.3% 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

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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

4
Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has 4 USB ports (rear I/O), which is fewer than 97.9% of motherboards and equal to 2% 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

10
Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has 10 USB ports (including headers), which is fewer than 92.1% of motherboards and equal to 5.6% 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
Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE 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
Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE 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
Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE 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
Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE 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

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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

5
Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has 5 RJ45 ports, which is more than 100% of motherboards and equal to 0.1% 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
Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE 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

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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

0
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

0 dB
Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has an audio SNR of 0 dB, which is lower than that of 99.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.2% 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
Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE 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

0
Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has 0 3.5mm audio jacks, which is fewer than 99.8% of motherboards and equal to 0.3% 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

?
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

?
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
Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE 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
Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE 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
Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE 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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Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE vs the average motherboard

  • 4 more RJ45 ports
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (5 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.
    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

    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (5 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.5 vs 1
  • 4 more SATA 2 connectors
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has more SATA 2 connectors than the average motherboard (4 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 SATA 2 connectors.
    What it is: The number of SATA 3Gb/s connectors on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you still use older SATA devices.

    Importance: LOW

    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has more SATA 2 connectors than the average motherboard (4 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 SATA 2 connectors.4 vs 0
  • 1 more PCIe 2.0x16 slots
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has more PCIe 2.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 2.0x16 slot/s.
    What it is: The number of PCIe 2.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you compare older full-length expansion options.

    Importance: LOW

    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has more PCIe 2.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 2.0x16 slot/s.1 vs 0
  • More BIOS update options
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has more BIOS update options than the average motherboard (UEFI utility, DOS, UEFI shell, remote management vs UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app). The average motherboard offers UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app BIOS update methods.
    Also supports IPMI/BMC web-based BIOS update.
    What it is: The available ways to update the motherboard BIOS.
    When it matters: When you want easier BIOS maintenance and recovery.

    Importance: LOW

    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has more BIOS update options than the average motherboard (UEFI utility, DOS, UEFI shell, remote management vs UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app). The average motherboard offers UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app BIOS update methods.UEFI utility, DOS, UEFI shell, remote management vs UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app
  • Supports ECC memory
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE supports ECC memory, while the average motherboard does not. 20.9% of motherboards support ECC memory.
    What it is: Shows whether the motherboard can work with ECC memory on supported CPU and platform combinations.
    When it matters: When stability and error correction matter in your system.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE supports ECC memory, while the average motherboard does not. 20.9% of motherboards support ECC memory.
  • Supports mSATA
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE supports mSATA, while the average motherboard does not. 1.9% of motherboards support mSATA.
    What it is: Shows whether the board includes an mSATA slot for older compact SATA-based storage devices.
    When it matters: When you use older mSATA storage devices.

    Importance: LOW

    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE supports mSATA, while the average motherboard does not. 1.9% of motherboards support mSATA.
  • 133 mm shorter
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE is shorter than the average motherboard (172 mm vs 305 mm). The average motherboard height is 305 mm.
    What it is: The physical height of the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you check case fit or compare board size.

    Importance: LOW

    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE is shorter than the average motherboard (172 mm vs 305 mm). The average motherboard height is 305 mm.172 mm vs 305 mm
  • Includes VGA connector
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has a VGA connector, while the average motherboard does not. 22% of motherboards include a VGA connector.
    What it is: Shows whether the rear I/O includes an analog VGA display output.
    When it matters: When you need compatibility with older displays or projectors.

    Importance: LOW

    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has a VGA connector, while the average motherboard does not. 22% of motherboards include a VGA connector.
  • More BIOS update options
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has more BIOS update options than the average motherboard (UEFI utility, DOS, UEFI shell, remote management vs UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app). The average motherboard offers UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app BIOS update methods.
  • Supports ECC memory
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE supports ECC memory, while the average motherboard does not. 20.9% of motherboards support ECC memory.
  • 4 more SATA 2 connectors
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has more SATA 2 connectors than the average motherboard (4 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 SATA 2 connectors.
  • Supports mSATA
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE supports mSATA, while the average motherboard does not. 1.9% of motherboards support mSATA.
  • 1 more PCIe 2.0x16 slots
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has more PCIe 2.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 2.0x16 slot/s.
  • Includes VGA connector
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has a VGA connector, while the average motherboard does not. 22% of motherboards include a VGA connector.
  • 2 more USB 2.0 ports
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has more USB 2.0 ports than the average motherboard (4 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 port/s.
  • 4 more RJ45 ports
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (5 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.
  • 133 mm shorter
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE is shorter than the average motherboard (172 mm vs 305 mm). The average motherboard height is 305 mm.

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Platform & Features
Memory
Storage
Expansion
Ports & USB
Network
Power & Cooling
  • More basic motherboard chipset
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel QM77 Express vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
  • No BIOS flashback support
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE does not support BIOS flashback, while the average motherboard does. 50.8% of motherboards support BIOS flashback.
  • Not suitable for gaming
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE is not suitable for gaming, while the average motherboard is. 86.3% of motherboards are suitable for gaming.
    workstation/server-focused
  • Older CPU socket
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has older CPU socket than the average motherboard (BGA 1,023 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.
  • Not ready for Windows 11
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE is not ready for Windows 11, while the average motherboard is. 77.1% of motherboards are ready for Windows 11.
  • No automatic overclocking
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE does not support automatic overclocking, while the average motherboard does. 74% of motherboards support automatic overclocking.
  • 7 years older release date
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE is older than the average motherboard (2,014 vs 2,021). The average motherboard was released in 2,021.
    August 2014
  • Narrower Windows support
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has narrower Windows support than the average motherboard (Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista vs Windows 11, Windows 10). The average motherboard supports Windows 11, Windows 10.
    Also lists Windows Server editions.
  • 87.5% less maximum memory capacity
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (16 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
  • 2 fewer memory slots
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has fewer memory slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.
  • Older DDR memory generation
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has older DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR3 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.
  • 71% lower maximum RAM speed
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has a lower maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (1,333 MT/s vs 4,600 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4,600 MT/s.
  • 67.6% lower overclocked RAM speed
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has a lower overclocked RAM speed than the average motherboard (1,600 MT/s vs 4,933 MT/s). The average motherboard supports overclocked RAM speed of 4,933 MT/s.
  • 2 fewer M.2 sockets
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE 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
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE does not support NVMe RAID, while the average motherboard does. 59.8% of motherboards support NVMe RAID.
  • No multi-GPU support
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE does not support multi-GPU, while the average motherboard does. 54.6% of motherboards support multi-GPU.
  • 1 fewer PCIe x1 slots
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has fewer PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.
  • Less flexible PCIe lane configuration
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has less flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16 vs x16/x1). The average motherboard uses x16/x1 PCIe slot lane configuration.
  • 4 fewer rear USB ports
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has fewer rear USB ports than the average motherboard (4 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
  • 5 fewer total USB connections
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has fewer total USB connections than the average motherboard (10 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
  • 4 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.
    Gen 1 ports are internal only
  • 1 fewer rear USB-C ports
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE 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
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE 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.
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
    other video outputs only
  • 1 fewer USB 2.0 headers
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has fewer USB 2.0 headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 header/s.
  • 1 fewer PS/2 ports
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has fewer PS/2 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PS/2 port/s.
  • 1 fewer total USB-C connections
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has fewer total USB-C connections than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 total USB-C connections.
  • 1 fewer HDMI outputs
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has fewer HDMI outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 HDMI outputs.
    other video outputs only
  • 60% lower LAN speed
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE 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
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE does not include a Wi-Fi antenna, while the average motherboard does. 51.1% of motherboards include a Wi-Fi antenna.
  • 115 dB lower audio SNR
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has a lower audio SNR than the average motherboard (0 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
  • No headphone amp support
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE does not support a headphone amp, while the average motherboard does. 63% of motherboards support a headphone amp.
  • Fewer audio channels
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has fewer audio channels than the average motherboard (0 vs 7.1). The average motherboard has 7.1 audio channel/s.
  • 5 fewer 3.5mm audio jacks
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has fewer 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (0 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 3.5mm audio jacks.
  • No rear line-out
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE does not have rear line-out, while the average motherboard does. 99.4% of motherboards include rear line-out.
  • No optical S/PDIF out
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE does not have optical S/PDIF out, while the average motherboard does. 55.7% of motherboards include optical S/PDIF out.
  • No rear microphone input
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE does not have a dedicated rear microphone input, while the average motherboard does. 97.3% of motherboards include a dedicated rear microphone input.
  • No rear line-in
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE does not have rear line-in, while the average motherboard does. 95.5% of motherboards include rear line-in.
  • 2 fewer ARGB headers
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has fewer ARGB headers than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 ARGB header/s.
  • No pump header
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE does not have a pump header, while the average motherboard does. 77% of motherboards include a pump header.
  • No onboard RGB lighting
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE does not have onboard RGB lighting, while the average motherboard does. 50.3% of motherboards include onboard RGB lighting.
  • 1 fewer RGB headers
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE 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
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE 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
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has fewer fan headers than the average motherboard (4 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 fan header/s.
  • More basic motherboard chipset
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel QM77 Express 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

    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel QM77 Express vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.Intel QM77 Express vs Intel B860
  • 60% lower LAN speed
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE 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

    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE 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
  • 87.5% less maximum memory capacity
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (16 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

    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (16 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.16 GB vs 128 GB
  • 2 fewer M.2 sockets
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE 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

    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE 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
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE 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

    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has fewer memory slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.2 vs 4
  • 4 fewer rear USB ports
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has fewer rear USB ports than the average motherboard (4 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

    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has fewer rear USB ports than the average motherboard (4 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.4 vs 8
  • No NVMe RAID support
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE 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

    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE does not support NVMe RAID, while the average motherboard does. 59.8% of motherboards support NVMe RAID.
  • 5 fewer total USB connections
    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has fewer total USB connections than the average motherboard (10 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
    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

    Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE has fewer total USB connections than the average motherboard (10 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.10 vs 15
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What customers like about Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE?

  • Ultra low-power consumption ideal for 24/7 embedded or gateway applications
  • High density of networking ports with four Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) LAN ports
  • Support for ECC memory which enhances system stability for server workloads
  • Compact Mini-ITX form factor allows for builds in very small chassis
  • Includes remote management capabilities via IPMI 2.0 with a dedicated LAN port
  • Offers a PCI-E 3.0 x16 slot for easy expansion of graphics or high-speed storage
  • Integrated 3rd Gen Intel Core i7 mobile processor provides a balanced performance-to-power ratio

What customers dislike about Supermicro X9SPV LN4F 3LE?

  • Limited memory capacity with a maximum of only 16GB RAM across two slots
  • Older architecture (3rd Gen Intel/DDR3) is significantly outperformed by modern hardware
  • Integrated mobile CPU is soldered (BGA), meaning it cannot be upgraded in the future
  • Limited to only two SATA 3.0 (6Gb/s) ports; the other four are slower SATA 2.0
  • Legacy I/O like VGA and lack of native HDMI/DisplayPort without adapters or add-on cards
  • Supermicro boards can be temperamental regarding CMOS battery health and firmware updates
  • Enterprise-focused support can be slow or difficult for individual consumers or small businesses

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