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ASUS ROG MAXIMUS X HERO vs ASUS TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING

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  • 66specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 57identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • ROG MAXIMUS X HERO:2133,4133 MHz
    • TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING:2133,4000 MHz
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • ROG MAXIMUS X HERO:3
    • TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • ROG MAXIMUS X HERO:4
    • TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity
    • ROG MAXIMUS X HERO:0
    • TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING:1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • ROG MAXIMUS X HERO:1
    • TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
    • ROG MAXIMUS X HERO:1
    • TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING:0
  • PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots
    • ROG MAXIMUS X HERO:3
    • TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING:4
  • PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots
    • ROG MAXIMUS X HERO:3
    • TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING:2

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Comparison of ROG MAXIMUS X HERO, TUF Z370-PLUS GAMING
77 specifications
Memory1 differ
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,4133 MHz2133,4000 MHz
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireXCrossFireX
Internal I/O1 differ
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers32
TPM connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
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
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Z370
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC887
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers34
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers32
BIOSidentical
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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