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ASUS Z170-DELUXE Intel® Z170 LGA 1151 (Socket H4) ATX vs GIGABYTE GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU

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  • 53specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 39identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS Z170-DELUXE Intel® Z170 LGA 1151 (Socket H4) ATX has 1 more displays supported than the GIGABYTE GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU (3 vs 2). The GIGABYTE GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU has 2 more SATA III connectors than the ASUS Z170-DELUXE Intel® Z170 LGA 1151 (Socket H4) ATX (8 vs 6). The GIGABYTE GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU has 2 more SATA Express connectors than the ASUS Z170-DELUXE Intel® Z170 LGA 1151 (Socket H4) ATX (3 vs 1). Supported storage drive interfaces: SATA III on the ASUS Z170-DELUXE Intel® Z170 LGA 1151 (Socket H4) ATX, M.2, SATA III on the GIGABYTE GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU. RAID levels: 1, 5, 10 on the ASUS Z170-DELUXE Intel® Z170 LGA 1151 (Socket H4) ATX, 0, 1, 5, 10 on the GIGABYTE GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU.

  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • Z170-DELUXE Intel® Z170 LGA 1151 (Socket H4) ATX:SATA III
    • GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU:M.2, SATA III
  • RAID levels
    • Z170-DELUXE Intel® Z170 LGA 1151 (Socket H4) ATX:1, 5, 10
    • GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU:0, 1, 5, 10
  • Number of displays supported
    • Z170-DELUXE Intel® Z170 LGA 1151 (Socket H4) ATX:3
    • GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU:2
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • Z170-DELUXE Intel® Z170 LGA 1151 (Socket H4) ATX:6
    • GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU:8
  • Number of SATA Express connectors
    • Z170-DELUXE Intel® Z170 LGA 1151 (Socket H4) ATX:1
    • GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU:3
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • Z170-DELUXE Intel® Z170 LGA 1151 (Socket H4) ATX:1
    • GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU:0
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • Z170-DELUXE Intel® Z170 LGA 1151 (Socket H4) ATX:1
    • GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU:5
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • Z170-DELUXE Intel® Z170 LGA 1151 (Socket H4) ATX:6
    • GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU:2

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92 specifications
Memory1 differ
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2400,2666,2800,3000,3200,3300 MHz3866,3666,2133,2400,2666,2800,3000,3200,3300,3333,3400,3466,3600,3733 MHz
Supported memory module capacitiesKnown for one16GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATA IIIM.2, SATA III
RAID levelsDiffers1, 5, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphics2 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one512 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics cardKnown for oneHD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supportedDiffers32
Internal I/O2 differ
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers68
Number of SATA Express connectorsDiffers13
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Serial port headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers15
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers62
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers01
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Networkidentical
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
LAN controllerKnown for oneIntel® I211-ATUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC1150Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channelsDiffers7.1 channels5.1 channels
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, WiWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, 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 Premium, Windows
PC health monitoringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCPU, Fan, Power supply, Temperature, Voltage
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers12
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
BIOSidentical
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one16 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
BIOS switch buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial port via internal headerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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