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ASUS ROG MAXIMUS X HERO (WI-FI AC) vs ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING

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  • 71specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 58identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • ROG MAXIMUS X HERO (WI-FI AC):2133,4133 MHz
    • ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING:2133,4000 MHz
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • ROG MAXIMUS X HERO (WI-FI AC):2
    • ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING:1
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • ROG MAXIMUS X HERO (WI-FI AC):3
    • ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • ROG MAXIMUS X HERO (WI-FI AC):1
    • ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
    • ROG MAXIMUS X HERO (WI-FI AC):1
    • ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING:0
  • PS/2 ports quantity
    • ROG MAXIMUS X HERO (WI-FI AC):0
    • ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING:1
  • WiFi-AP antenna jack
    • ROG MAXIMUS X HERO (WI-FI AC):2
    • ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING:1
  • Ethernet LAN
    • ROG MAXIMUS X HERO (WI-FI AC):No
    • ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING:Yes

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Comparison of ROG MAXIMUS X HERO (WI-FI AC), ROG STRIX Z370-G GAMING
84 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
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
RAID supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Graphics card familyIntelIntel
Discrete graphics supportYesYes
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers21
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
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
TPM connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity44
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 quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI-D ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantity11
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
S/PDIF out portYesYes
WiFi-AP antenna jackDiffers21
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerIntel® I219-VIntel® I219-V
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyIntelIntel
Motherboard chipsetIntel® Z370Intel® Z370
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 slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers32
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers32
Number of M.2 (M) slots22
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeUEFIUEFI
BIOS memory size16 Mbit16 Mbit
ACPI version6.06.0
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
Width244 mm244 mm
HeightDiffers305 mm244 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
RegisteredKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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