Better | Realtek Digital Output
The Realtek chip on your motherboard isn’t doing the “conversion” to sound. It’s just packaging the data. The quality of your sound, therefore, is primarily determined by the you connect it to.
First, understand what this device does . Unlike your standard 3.5mm headphone jack (which sends an analog signal), the Digital Output sends a via an optical (TOSLINK) or coaxial cable to an external device like: realtek digital output better
Why does every motherboard use Realtek for audio and not others? The Realtek chip on your motherboard isn’t doing