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Product comparison · 2 motherboards

GIGABYTE G1.SNIPER Z97 vs MSI Z97 PC Mate

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  • 33specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 23identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Z97 PC Mate has 1 more USB 2.0 ports quantity than the GIGABYTE G1.SNIPER Z97 (4 vs 3). The GIGABYTE G1.SNIPER Z97 has 2 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity than the MSI Z97 PC Mate (4 vs 2). The MSI Z97 PC Mate has 1 more PS/2 ports quantity than the GIGABYTE G1.SNIPER Z97 (2 vs 1). Compatible processor series: Intel® Celeron® on the GIGABYTE G1.SNIPER Z97, Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium® on the MSI Z97 PC Mate. Supported storage drive interfaces: SATA on the GIGABYTE G1.SNIPER Z97, SATA, SATA III on the MSI Z97 PC Mate.

  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • SATA
    • SATA, SATA III
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • 3
    • 4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • 4
    • 2
  • PS/2 ports quantity
    • 1
    • 2
  • Audio output channels
    • 5.1 channels
    • 7.1 channels
  • PCI Express x16 slots
    • 1
    • 2
  • BIOS type
    • UEFI AMI
    • AMI
  • Depth
    • 233 mm
    • 220 mm

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59 specifications
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GIGABYTE

G1.SNIPER Z97View product
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MSI

Z97 PC MateView product
Processor1 differ
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Celeron®Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
Memory1 differ
Number of memory slotsKnown for one4
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1333,1600 MHz1066,1333,1600,1866,2000,2133,2200,2400,2600,2666,2800,3000 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one32 GB
Internal memoryKnown for one32 GB
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATASATA, SATA III
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 5, 10
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1000 MB
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for one2-Way CrossFireX
Maximum resolutionKnown for one4096 x 2160 pixels
Internal I/Oidentical
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneYes
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYes
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYes
Parallel connectorKnown for oneYes
TPM connectorKnown for oneYes
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers34
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers12
Headphone outputsKnown for one5
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for one1
Networkidentical
BluetoothKnown for oneYes
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneFast Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneRealtek 8111G
Features1 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers5.1 channels7.1 channels
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYes
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC887
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one3
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers12
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeDiffersUEFI AMIAMI
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one64 Mbit
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
DepthDiffers233 mm220 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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