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ASUS ROG Strix Z270I vs ASUS ROG ZENITH EXTREME

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  • 49specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 26identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • ROG Strix Z270I:Intel
    • ROG ZENITH EXTREME:AMD
  • Processor socket
    • ROG Strix Z270I:LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
    • ROG ZENITH EXTREME:Socket TR4
  • Number of memory slots
    • ROG Strix Z270I:2
    • ROG ZENITH EXTREME:8
  • ECC сompatibility
    • ROG Strix Z270I:Non-ECC
    • ROG ZENITH EXTREME:ECC & Non-ECC
  • Maximum internal memory
    • ROG Strix Z270I:32 GB
    • ROG ZENITH EXTREME:128 GB
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • ROG Strix Z270I:3
    • ROG ZENITH EXTREME:0
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • ROG Strix Z270I:1
    • ROG ZENITH EXTREME:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors
    • ROG Strix Z270I:0
    • ROG ZENITH EXTREME:1

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Comparison of ROG Strix Z270I, ROG ZENITH EXTREME
85 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1151 (Socket H4)Socket TR4
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Celeron®AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1000 Series, AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 Series
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory4 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers28
ECC сompatibilityDiffersNon-ECCECC & Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2400,2666,2800,3000,3200,3333,3400,3466,3600,3866 MHz2133,2400,2666,2800,3200,3600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB128 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory channelsKnown for oneDual-channelUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllersidentical
RAID levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0, 1, 10
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4-Way CrossFireX, 4-Way SLI
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supportedKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O4 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers30
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsDiffers01
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers46
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers48
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers10
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersIntel® I219-VIntel® I211-AT
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), 802.11ad, 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 source4.1
Features4 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmini ITXExtended ATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersIntelAMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® Z270AMD X399
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek S1220
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home PremiuWindows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro x64
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x4 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers21
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS1 differ
ACPI versionDiffers6.06.1
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers170 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers170 mm277 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Back-to-BIOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PCI Express x16 dual x8/x8 modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Optane™ Memory ReadyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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