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ASUS ROG MAXIMUS X HERO vs GIGABYTE Z370 HD3

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  • 63specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 54identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • ROG MAXIMUS X HERO:2133,4133 MHz
    • Z370 HD3:2133,4000 MHz
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • ROG MAXIMUS X HERO:M.2, SATA III
    • Z370 HD3:SATA III
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • ROG MAXIMUS X HERO:2
    • Z370 HD3:4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • ROG MAXIMUS X HERO:1
    • Z370 HD3:0
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
    • ROG MAXIMUS X HERO:1
    • Z370 HD3:0
  • Number of M.2 (M) slots
    • ROG MAXIMUS X HERO:2
    • Z370 HD3:1
  • ACPI version
    • ROG MAXIMUS X HERO:6.0
    • Z370 HD3:5.0
  • Width
    • ROG MAXIMUS X HERO:244 mm
    • Z370 HD3:225 mm

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Comparison of ROG MAXIMUS X HERO, Z370 HD3
80 specifications
Memory1 differ
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,4133 MHz2133,4000 MHz
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, SATA IIISATA III
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX2-Way CrossFireX, Quad-GPU CrossFireX
Internal I/Oidentical
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
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
Networkidentical
LAN controllerKnown for oneIntel® I219-VUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Z370 Express
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC892
Expansion slots1 differ
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers21
BIOS1 differ
ACPI versionDiffers6.05.0
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one16 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm225 mm
Other featuresidentical
RegisteredKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Parallel port via internal headerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial port via internal headerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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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