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Product comparison · 2 motherboards

GIGABYTE G1.SNIPER Z97 vs MSI Z97-GD65 GAMING

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 22identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Parallel processing technology support
    • 2-Way CrossFireX
    • 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • 2
    • 3
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • 6
    • 8
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • 3
    • 2
  • Audio output channels
    • 5.1 channels
    • 7.1 channels
  • BIOS type
    • UEFI AMI
    • AMI
  • Width
    • 305 mm
    • 304 mm
  • Depth
    • 233 mm
    • 244 mm

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62 specifications
A

GIGABYTE

G1.SNIPER Z97View product
B

MSI

Z97-GD65 GAMINGView product
Processor1 differ
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Celeron®Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
Memory1 differ
Number of memory slotsKnown for one4
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1333,1600 MHz1066,1333,1600,1866,2000,2133,2400,2600,2666,2800,3000 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one32 GB
Internal memoryKnown for one32 GB
Storage controllersidentical
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1000 MB
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way CrossFireX2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX
Maximum resolutionKnown for one4096 x 2160 pixels
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers23
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers68
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneYes
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYes
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYes
TPM connectorKnown for oneYes
Rear panel I/O ports1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
Headphone outputsKnown for one5
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for one1
Networkidentical
BluetoothKnown for oneYes
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneBigfoot Killer E2205
Wi-FiKnown for oneNo
Features1 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers5.1 channels7.1 channels
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYes
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC1150
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one3
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one1
PCI slotsKnown for one2
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one4
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one3
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeDiffersUEFI AMIAMI
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one128 Mbit
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneYes
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm304 mm
DepthDiffers233 mm244 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneNorton Internet Security (OEM version) Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology Intel Smart Response Technology

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