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GIGABYTE G1.SNIPER Z97 vs MSI Z97 MPOWER MAX AC

31specifications compared
10differ
21identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

Parallel processing technology support
- G1.SNIPER Z97:2-Way CrossFireX
- Z97 MPOWER MAX AC:2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
- G1.SNIPER Z97:1
- Z97 MPOWER MAX AC:2
Number of SATA connectors
- G1.SNIPER Z97:6
- Z97 MPOWER MAX AC:8
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- G1.SNIPER Z97:3
- Z97 MPOWER MAX AC:2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
- G1.SNIPER Z97:4
- Z97 MPOWER MAX AC:8
Audio output channels
- G1.SNIPER Z97:5.1 channels
- Z97 MPOWER MAX AC:7.1 channels
BIOS type
- G1.SNIPER Z97:UEFI AMI
- Z97 MPOWER MAX AC:AMI
Depth
- G1.SNIPER Z97:233 mm
- Z97 MPOWER MAX AC:244 mm

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Comparison of G1.SNIPER Z97, Z97 MPOWER MAX AC
58 specifications	A GIGABYTE G1.SNIPER Z97 View product	B MSI Z97 MPOWER MAX AC View product
Processor1 differ
Compatible processor seriesDiffers	Intel® Celeron®	Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
Memory1 differ
Number of memory slotsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers	1333,1600 MHz	1066,1333,1600,1866,2000,2100,2133,2400,2600,2666,2800,3000 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	32 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 GB
Storage controllersidentical
RAID levelsKnown for one	0, 1, 5, 10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	1000 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers	2-Way CrossFireX	2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	4096 x 2160 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers	1	2
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers	6	8
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial port headersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
TPM connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	4	8
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Networkidentical
BluetoothKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet
Features1 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	5.1 channels	7.1 channels
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI slotsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeDiffers	UEFI AMI	AMI
ACPI versionKnown for one	5.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
DepthDiffers	233 mm	244 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology Intel Smart Response Technology	Unknown — not stated by the source

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