Product comparison · 2 motherboards

GIGABYTE G1.SNIPER Z97 vs MSI Z97M GAMING

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 22identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Parallel processing technology support
    • G1.SNIPER Z97:2-Way CrossFireX
    • Z97M GAMING:2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • G1.SNIPER Z97:3
    • Z97M GAMING:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • G1.SNIPER Z97:4
    • Z97M GAMING:6
  • Motherboard form factor
    • G1.SNIPER Z97:ATX
    • Z97M GAMING:micro ATX
  • Audio output channels
    • G1.SNIPER Z97:5.1 channels
    • Z97M GAMING:7.1 channels
  • BIOS type
    • G1.SNIPER Z97:UEFI AMI
    • Z97M GAMING:AMI
  • Width
    • G1.SNIPER Z97:305 mm
    • Z97M GAMING:244 mm
  • Depth
    • G1.SNIPER Z97:233 mm
    • Z97M GAMING:244 mm

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Comparison of G1.SNIPER Z97, Z97M GAMING
59 specifications
Processor1 differ
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Celeron®Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
Memory1 differ
Number of memory slotsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1333,1600 MHz1066,1333,1600,1866,2000,2133,2200,2400,2600,2666,2800,3000 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Storage controllersidentical
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 5, 10Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1000 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way CrossFireX2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI
Maximum resolutionKnown for one4096 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/Oidentical
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial port headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers46
Headphone outputsKnown for one5Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Networkidentical
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBigfoot Killer E2205
Features2 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Audio output channelsDiffers5.1 channels7.1 channels
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC1150
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeDiffersUEFI AMIAMI
BIOS memory sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 Mbit
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm244 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 TechnologyUnknown — not stated by the source

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