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

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  • 47specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 32identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE GA-Z170-Gaming K3 (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 (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). The GIGABYTE GA-Z170-Gaming K3 (rev. 1.0) has 1 more PCI Express x1 slots than the GIGABYTE GA-F2A88X-D3HP (rev. 1.0) (4 vs 3). Processor manufacturer: AMD on the GIGABYTE GA-F2A88X-D3HP (rev. 1.0), Intel on the GIGABYTE GA-Z170-Gaming K3 (rev. 1.0). Compatible processor series: AMD A on the GIGABYTE GA-F2A88X-D3HP (rev. 1.0), Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium® on the GIGABYTE GA-Z170-Gaming K3 (rev. 1.0).

  • Processor manufacturer
    • GA-F2A88X-D3HP (rev. 1.0):AMD
    • GA-Z170-Gaming K3 (rev. 1.0):Intel
  • Supported memory types
    • GA-F2A88X-D3HP (rev. 1.0):DDR3-SDRAM
    • GA-Z170-Gaming K3 (rev. 1.0):DDR4-SDRAM
  • RAID levels
    • GA-F2A88X-D3HP (rev. 1.0):0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD
    • GA-Z170-Gaming K3 (rev. 1.0):0, 1, 5, 10
  • Graphics card family
    • GA-F2A88X-D3HP (rev. 1.0):AMD
    • GA-Z170-Gaming K3 (rev. 1.0):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 (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 (rev. 1.0):2
  • HDMI version
    • GA-F2A88X-D3HP (rev. 1.0):1.4a
    • GA-Z170-Gaming K3 (rev. 1.0):1.4
  • Motherboard chipset family
    • GA-F2A88X-D3HP (rev. 1.0):AMD
    • GA-Z170-Gaming K3 (rev. 1.0):Intel

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Comparison of GA-F2A88X-D3HP (rev. 1.0), GA-Z170-Gaming K3 (rev. 1.0)
65 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketKnown for oneSocket FM2+Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1333,1600,1866,2133,2400 MHz2133,2400,2666,2800,3000,3200,3300,3333,3400,3466 MHz
Maximum internal memory64 GB64 GB
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceECC & Non-ECC
Supported memory module capacitiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesSATASATA
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD0, 1, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one2000 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for one2-Way CrossFireXUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDIntel
Number of displays supportedKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD Graphics
Internal I/Oidentical
USB 2.0 connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors11
S/PDIF out connectorYesYes
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Serial port headers11
TPM connectorYesYes
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Number of SATA Express connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Thunderbolt headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
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
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
PS/2 ports quantity11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionDiffers1.4a1.4
DVI-D ports quantity11
Microphone inYesYes
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAtheros Killer E2201
Features2 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersA88XIntel® Z170
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home x64, 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 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, WindowWindows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home x64, 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 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Window
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers34
PCI Express x4 slots11
PCI Express x16 slots11
PCI slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of M.2 (M) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory size128 Mbit128 Mbit
ACPI version5.05.0
Clear CMOS jumperYesYes
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)YesYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width305 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers235 mm231 mm
Packaging content1 differ
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

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