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ASUS H170M-E D3 vs GIGABYTE GA-Z170X-Gaming 5-EU

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  • 43specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 25identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE GA-Z170X-Gaming 5-EU has 2 more SATA III connectors than the ASUS H170M-E D3 (6 vs 4). The ASUS H170M-E D3 has 1 more chassis fan connectors than the GIGABYTE GA-Z170X-Gaming 5-EU (2 vs 1). The GIGABYTE GA-Z170X-Gaming 5-EU has 2 more USB 2.0 ports quantity than the ASUS H170M-E D3 (4 vs 2). Supported memory types: DDR3-SDRAM on the ASUS H170M-E D3, DDR4-SDRAM on the GIGABYTE GA-Z170X-Gaming 5-EU. Supported storage drive interfaces: SATA III, M.2 on the ASUS H170M-E D3, M.2, SATA III on the GIGABYTE GA-Z170X-Gaming 5-EU.

  • Supported memory types
    • H170M-E D3:DDR3-SDRAM
    • GA-Z170X-Gaming 5-EU:DDR4-SDRAM
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • H170M-E D3:SATA III, M.2
    • GA-Z170X-Gaming 5-EU:M.2, SATA III
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • H170M-E D3:4
    • GA-Z170X-Gaming 5-EU:6
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • H170M-E D3:2
    • GA-Z170X-Gaming 5-EU:1
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • H170M-E D3:2
    • GA-Z170X-Gaming 5-EU:4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • H170M-E D3:4
    • GA-Z170X-Gaming 5-EU:3
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • H170M-E D3:0
    • GA-Z170X-Gaming 5-EU:2
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • H170M-E D3:1
    • GA-Z170X-Gaming 5-EU:2

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Comparison of H170M-E D3, GA-Z170X-Gaming 5-EU
69 specifications
Memory2 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory channelsKnown for oneDual-channelUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1866,1333,1600 MHz2133,2400,2666,2800,3000,3200,3300,3333,3400,3466 MHz
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATA III, M.2M.2, SATA III
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 5, 10Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supportedKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way CrossFireX
Internal I/O2 differ
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers46
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers21
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of SATA Express connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Thunderbolt headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Rear panel I/O ports7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers43
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers21
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® H170Intel® Z170
PC health monitoringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCPU, Fan, Temperature, Voltage
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers14
PCI slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers12
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers224 mm244 mm

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