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ASUS ROG MAXIMUS X APEX vs ASUS TUF Z370-PRO GAMING

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  • 68specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 47identical
  • 9known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of memory slots
    • ROG MAXIMUS X APEX:2
    • TUF Z370-PRO GAMING:4
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • ROG MAXIMUS X APEX:2133,4500 MHz
    • TUF Z370-PRO GAMING:2133,4000 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • ROG MAXIMUS X APEX:32 GB
    • TUF Z370-PRO GAMING:64 GB
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • ROG MAXIMUS X APEX:3
    • TUF Z370-PRO GAMING:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • ROG MAXIMUS X APEX:1
    • TUF Z370-PRO GAMING:2
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • ROG MAXIMUS X APEX:4
    • TUF Z370-PRO GAMING:6
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • ROG MAXIMUS X APEX:4
    • TUF Z370-PRO GAMING:6
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • ROG MAXIMUS X APEX:3
    • TUF Z370-PRO GAMING:2

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Comparison of ROG MAXIMUS X APEX, TUF Z370-PRO GAMING
77 specifications
Memory3 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,4500 MHz2133,4000 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB64 GB
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX, 4-Way CrossFireX2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI
Internal I/O5 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers12
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers46
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers46
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers32
Number of COM connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Rear panel I/O ports7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers64
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers21
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers01
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersExtended ATXATX
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Z370
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC887
PC health monitoringDiffersCPU, Fan, LED, Power supply, Temperature, VoltageCPU, Fan, Power supply, Temperature, Voltage
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers23
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers43
BIOSidentical
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers272 mm244 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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