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GIGABYTE GA-AX370-Gaming 3 vs GIGABYTE X399 DESIGNARE EX (rev. 1.0)

56specifications compared
22differ
34identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

Processor socket
- GA-AX370-Gaming 3:Socket AM4
- X399 DESIGNARE EX (rev. 1.0):Socket TR4
Number of memory slots
- GA-AX370-Gaming 3:4
- X399 DESIGNARE EX (rev. 1.0):8
Memory channels
- GA-AX370-Gaming 3:Dual-channel
- X399 DESIGNARE EX (rev. 1.0):Quad-channel
Maximum internal memory
- GA-AX370-Gaming 3:64 GB
- X399 DESIGNARE EX (rev. 1.0):128 GB
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors
- GA-AX370-Gaming 3:0
- X399 DESIGNARE EX (rev. 1.0):1
Number of SATA III connectors
- GA-AX370-Gaming 3:6
- X399 DESIGNARE EX (rev. 1.0):8
Number of chassis fan connectors
- GA-AX370-Gaming 3:2
- X399 DESIGNARE EX (rev. 1.0):4
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- GA-AX370-Gaming 3:1
- X399 DESIGNARE EX (rev. 1.0):0

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Comparison of GA-AX370-Gaming 3, X399 DESIGNARE EX (rev. 1.0)
80 specifications	A GIGABYTE GA-AX370-Gaming 3 View product	B GIGABYTE X399 DESIGNARE EX (rev. 1.0)View product
Processor2 differ
Processor socketDiffers	Socket AM4	Socket TR4
Compatible processor seriesDiffers	AMD A, AMD Athlon, AMD Ryzen 2000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 Series	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1000 Series, AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 Series
Memory4 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers	4	8
Memory channelsDiffers	Dual-channel	Quad-channel
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers	2133,2400,2667,2933,3200 MHz	2133,2400,2667,2800,2933,3200,3333,3466,3600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	64 GB	128 GB
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers	CrossFire	2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI, 4-Way CrossFireX, 4-Way SLI
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	4096 x 2160 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsDiffers	0	1
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers	6	8
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers	2	4
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
Rear panel I/O ports6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	4	8
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
WiFi-AP antenna jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Networkidentical
LAN controllerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Killer E2500
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.2
Features3 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	AMD X370	AMD X399
Audio chipKnown for one	Realtek ALC1220	Unknown — not stated by the source
PC health monitoringDiffers	Fan, Temperature, Voltage	CPU, Fan, Temperature, Voltage
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro x64, 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 7 x64	Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro x64
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers	1	3
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
BIOS1 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers	128 Mbit	32 Mbit
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
DepthDiffers	230 mm	244 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Norton Internet Security, cFosSpeed	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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