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GIGABYTE GA-H170-D3H DDR3 vs GIGABYTE GA-Z170X-SOC FORCE (rev. 1.0)

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  • 46specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 29identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Supported memory types
    • GA-H170-D3H DDR3:DDR3-SDRAM, DDR3L-SDRAM
    • GA-Z170X-SOC FORCE (rev. 1.0):DDR4-SDRAM
  • ECC сompatibility
    • GA-H170-D3H DDR3:Non-ECC
    • GA-Z170X-SOC FORCE (rev. 1.0):ECC & Non-ECC
  • Maximum internal memory
    • GA-H170-D3H DDR3:32 GB
    • GA-Z170X-SOC FORCE (rev. 1.0):64 GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • GA-H170-D3H DDR3:M.2, SATA III
    • GA-Z170X-SOC FORCE (rev. 1.0):SATA
  • Graphics card family
    • GA-H170-D3H DDR3:Intel
    • GA-Z170X-SOC FORCE (rev. 1.0):AMD, Intel, NVIDIA
  • Number of SATA Express connectors
    • GA-H170-D3H DDR3:2
    • GA-Z170X-SOC FORCE (rev. 1.0):3
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • GA-H170-D3H DDR3:4
    • GA-Z170X-SOC FORCE (rev. 1.0):5
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • GA-H170-D3H DDR3:0
    • GA-Z170X-SOC FORCE (rev. 1.0):1

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Comparison of GA-H170-D3H DDR3, GA-Z170X-SOC FORCE (rev. 1.0)
83 specifications
Processoridentical
Processor socketKnown for oneLGA 1151 (Socket H4)Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR3-SDRAM, DDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
ECC сompatibilityDiffersNon-ECCECC & Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1333,1600,1866 MHz2133,2400,2666,2800,3000,3200,3300,3333,3400,3466,3600,3666,3733,3866 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB64 GB
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, SATA IIISATA
Graphics2 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 MB
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way CrossFireX2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI, 4-Way CrossFireX, 4-Way SLI, Quad-GPU CrossFireX, Quad-GPU SLI
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelAMD, Intel, NVIDIA
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O1 differ
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11
Number of SATA Express connectorsDiffers23
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers45
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXExtended ATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® H170Intel® Z170
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 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, WindowsWindows 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
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC892Unknown — not stated by the source
PC health monitoringKnown for oneFan, Temperature, VoltageUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
PCI Express x8 (Gen 1.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x8 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS1 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers32 Mbit256 Mbit
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm264 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersNorton Internet Security (OEM version) Intel Smart Response Technology Intel Small Business Advantage cFosSpeedNorton® Internet Security (OEM version), Intel® Smart Response Technology, cFosSpeed
Other featuresidentical
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 1.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
BIOS switch buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3D OSD, @BIOS, Ambient LED, AutoGreen, Cloud Station, EasyTune, Easy RAID, Fast Boot, Smart TimeLock, Smart Keyboard, Smart Backup, System Information Viewer, USB Blocker, Q-Flash, Smart Switch, Xpress Install, GIGABYTE HW OC
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
mSATA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel port via internal headerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial port via internal headerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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