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ASUS ROG MAXIMUS X HERO vs GIGABYTE Z370 AORUS Gaming 5

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  • 65specifications compared
  • 5differ
  • 60identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • ROG MAXIMUS X HERO:2133,4133 MHz
    • Z370 AORUS Gaming 5:2133,4000 MHz
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • ROG MAXIMUS X HERO:3
    • Z370 AORUS Gaming 5:5
  • Number of M.2 (M) slots
    • ROG MAXIMUS X HERO:2
    • Z370 AORUS Gaming 5:3
  • ACPI version
    • ROG MAXIMUS X HERO:6.0
    • Z370 AORUS Gaming 5:5.0

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Comparison of ROG MAXIMUS X HERO, Z370 AORUS Gaming 5
82 specifications
Memory1 differ
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,4133 MHz2133,4000 MHz
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX, Quad-GPU CrossFireX, Quad-GPU SLI
Internal I/O1 differ
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers35
Thunderbolt headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Rear panel I/O portsidentical
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2
LAN controllerKnown for oneIntel® I219-VUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC1220
Expansion slots1 differ
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers23
BIOS1 differ
ACPI versionDiffers6.05.0
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RegisteredKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Number of M.2 (E) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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