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ASUS ROG MAXIMUS X HERO vs GIGABYTE Z370XP SLI

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  • 63specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 56identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • ROG MAXIMUS X HERO:2133,4133 MHz
    • Z370XP SLI:2133,4000 MHz
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • ROG MAXIMUS X HERO:3
    • Z370XP SLI:2
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • ROG MAXIMUS X HERO:2
    • Z370XP SLI:0
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • ROG MAXIMUS X HERO:4
    • Z370XP SLI:6
  • ACPI version
    • ROG MAXIMUS X HERO:6.0
    • Z370XP SLI:5.0
  • Width
    • ROG MAXIMUS X HERO:244 mm
    • Z370XP SLI:225 mm

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Comparison of ROG MAXIMUS X HERO, Z370XP SLI
81 specifications
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor socketLGA 1151 (Socket H4)LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Compatible processor seriesIntel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7
Maximum number of SMP processors11
Supported processor socketsLGA 1151 (Socket H4)LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Memory1 differ
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Number of memory slots44
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityNon-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,4133 MHz2133,4000 MHz
Maximum internal memory64 GB64 GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Storage controllersidentical
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2, SATA IIIM.2, SATA III
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 5, 10
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
Graphics card familyIntelIntel
Discrete graphics supportYesYes
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors00
Number of SATA III connectors66
Number of SATA II connectors00
Number of SATA connectors66
Number of Parallel ATA connectors00
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
Front panel connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers32
EPS power connector (8-pin)YesYes
Serial port headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
TPM connectorYesYes
Thunderbolt headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers46
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneIntel® I219-VUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyIntelIntel
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC1220
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
PC health monitoringCPU, Fan, Power supply, Temperature, VoltageCPU, Fan, Power supply, Temperature, Voltage
Cooling typePassivePassive
Power source typeATXATX
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots33
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots33
Number of M.2 (M) slots22
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeUEFIUEFI
BIOS memory size16 Mbit16 Mbit
ACPI versionDiffers6.05.0
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)YesYes
Intel® Optane™ Memory ReadyYesYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm225 mm
Height305 mm305 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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