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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
Memory1 differ
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,4133 MHz2133,4000 MHz
Storage controllersidentical
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
RAID supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers21
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers32
TPM connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
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 quantityDiffers01
WiFi-AP antenna jackDiffers21
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
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
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers32
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers32
BIOSidentical
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
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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