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GIGABYTE GA-F2A88X-D3HP (rev. 1.0) vs GIGABYTE GA-Z170-Gaming K3-EU (rev. 1.0)

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  • 49specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 33identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE GA-F2A88X-D3HP (rev. 1.0) has 1,488 MB more maximum graphics card memory than the GIGABYTE GA-Z170-Gaming K3-EU (rev. 1.0) (2000 MB vs 512 MB). The GIGABYTE GA-Z170-Gaming K3-EU (rev. 1.0) has 2 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity than the GIGABYTE GA-F2A88X-D3HP (rev. 1.0) (4 vs 2). The GIGABYTE GA-Z170-Gaming K3-EU (rev. 1.0) has 1 more USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity than the GIGABYTE GA-F2A88X-D3HP (rev. 1.0) (2 vs 1). Processor manufacturer: AMD on the GIGABYTE GA-F2A88X-D3HP (rev. 1.0), Intel on the GIGABYTE GA-Z170-Gaming K3-EU (rev. 1.0). Processor socket: Socket FM2+ on the GIGABYTE GA-F2A88X-D3HP (rev. 1.0), LGA 1151 (Socket H4) on the GIGABYTE GA-Z170-Gaming K3-EU (rev. 1.0).

  • Processor manufacturer
    • GA-F2A88X-D3HP (rev. 1.0):AMD
    • GA-Z170-Gaming K3-EU (rev. 1.0):Intel
  • Processor socket
    • GA-F2A88X-D3HP (rev. 1.0):Socket FM2+
    • GA-Z170-Gaming K3-EU (rev. 1.0):LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
  • Supported memory types
    • GA-F2A88X-D3HP (rev. 1.0):DDR3-SDRAM
    • GA-Z170-Gaming K3-EU (rev. 1.0):DDR4-SDRAM
  • RAID levels
    • GA-F2A88X-D3HP (rev. 1.0):0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD
    • GA-Z170-Gaming K3-EU (rev. 1.0):0, 1, 5, 10
  • Maximum graphics card memory
    • GA-F2A88X-D3HP (rev. 1.0):2000 MB
    • GA-Z170-Gaming K3-EU (rev. 1.0):512 MB
  • Graphics card family
    • GA-F2A88X-D3HP (rev. 1.0):AMD
    • GA-Z170-Gaming K3-EU (rev. 1.0):AMD, Intel
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • GA-F2A88X-D3HP (rev. 1.0):2
    • GA-Z170-Gaming K3-EU (rev. 1.0):4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • GA-F2A88X-D3HP (rev. 1.0):1
    • GA-Z170-Gaming K3-EU (rev. 1.0):2

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67 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket FM2+LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD AIntel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneSocket FM2+Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceECC & Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1333,1600,1866,2133,2400 MHz2133,2400,2666,2800,3000,3200,3300,3333,3400,3466 MHz
Storage controllers1 differ
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD0, 1, 5, 10
Graphics2 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers2000 MB512 MB
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDAMD, Intel
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4096 x 2160 pixels
Discrete graphics supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of displays supportedKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/Oidentical
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Number of SATA Express connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI versionDiffers1.4a1.4
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAtheros Killer E2201
Features2 differ
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersA88XIntel® Z170
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of M.2 (M) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
DepthDiffers235 mm231 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bundled softwareDiffersNorton Internet Security (OEM version)Norton® Internet Security (OEM version), Intel® Smart Response Technology
Other features1 differ
Other featuresDiffers@BIOS, Cloud Station, EasyTune, Smart TimeLock, Game Controller, Smart Recovery 2, System Information Viewer, USB Blocker, Q-Flash, ON/OFF Charge, Smart Switch, Xpress Install3D OSD, @BIOS, Ambient LED, AutoGreen, Cloud Station, EasyTune, Easy RAID, Fast Boot, Smart TimeLock, Smart Keyboard, System Information Viewer, USB Blocker, Q-Flash, Smart Switch, Xpress Install
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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