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GIGABYTE GA-B150M-DS3H DDR3 vs GIGABYTE GA-H170-GAMING 3

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  • 44specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 29identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Supported memory types
    • GA-B150M-DS3H DDR3:DDR3-SDRAM, DDR3L-SDRAM
    • GA-H170-GAMING 3:DDR4-SDRAM
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • GA-B150M-DS3H DDR3:1333,1600,1866 MHz
    • GA-H170-GAMING 3:2133 MHz
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • GA-B150M-DS3H DDR3:SATA III
    • GA-H170-GAMING 3:SATA
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • GA-B150M-DS3H DDR3:1
    • GA-H170-GAMING 3:2
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • GA-B150M-DS3H DDR3:6
    • GA-H170-GAMING 3:8
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • GA-B150M-DS3H DDR3:6
    • GA-H170-GAMING 3:2
  • Headphone outputs
    • GA-B150M-DS3H DDR3:2
    • GA-H170-GAMING 3:1
  • Motherboard form factor
    • GA-B150M-DS3H DDR3:micro ATX
    • GA-H170-GAMING 3:ATX

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Comparison of GA-B150M-DS3H DDR3, GA-H170-GAMING 3
87 specifications
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor socketLGA 1151 (Socket H4)LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Compatible processor seriesIntel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
System bus rateKnown for one8 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Core i3/i5/i7/i9 seriesKnown for onei3-6xxx, i5-6xxx, i7-6xxxUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor thermal power (max)Known for one6 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR3-SDRAM, DDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityECC & Non-ECCECC & Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1333,1600,1866 MHz2133 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 GB
Supported memory module capacitiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB
Memory voltageKnown for one1.35,1.5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum RDIMM memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATA IIISATA
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD Graphics
Maximum resolution4096 x 2160 pixels4096 x 2160 pixels
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supportedKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers12
Number of SATA III connectors66
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers68
Number of SATA Express connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S/PDIF out connectorYesYes
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Serial port headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
TPM connectorYesYes
Thunderbolt headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parallel connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers62
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity44
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
PS/2 ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version1.41.4
DVI-D ports quantity11
Headphone outputsDiffers21
Microphone inYesYes
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffersFast Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyIntelIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® B150Intel® H170
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers12
BIOS2 differ
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory sizeDiffers128 Mbit64 Mbit
ACPI versionDiffers1.0a5.0
Clear CMOS jumperYesYes
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers226 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers193 mm225 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Supported UDIMM module capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8GB, 16GB
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one6 WUnknown — not stated by the source

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