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GIGABYTE GA-H97-HD3 motherboard Intel® H97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX vs MSI H97 GUARD-PRO

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  • 43specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 33identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • GA-H97-HD3 motherboard Intel® H97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:1333,1600 MHz
    • H97 GUARD-PRO:1066,1333,1600 MHz
  • Maximum resolution
    • GA-H97-HD3 motherboard Intel® H97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:4096 x 2160 pixels
    • H97 GUARD-PRO:4096 x 2304 pixels
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • GA-H97-HD3 motherboard Intel® H97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:3
    • H97 GUARD-PRO:2
  • Number of Parallel ATA connectors
    • GA-H97-HD3 motherboard Intel® H97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:1
    • H97 GUARD-PRO:0
  • Audio chip
    • GA-H97-HD3 motherboard Intel® H97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:Realtek ALC887
    • H97 GUARD-PRO:Realtek ALC892
  • PCI Express x1 slots
    • GA-H97-HD3 motherboard Intel® H97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:3
    • H97 GUARD-PRO:4
  • PCI Express x16 slots
    • GA-H97-HD3 motherboard Intel® H97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:1
    • H97 GUARD-PRO:2
  • BIOS type
    • GA-H97-HD3 motherboard Intel® H97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:UEFI AMI
    • H97 GUARD-PRO:UEFI

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Comparison of GA-H97-HD3, H97 GUARD-PRO
68 specifications
Processor1 differ
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Celeron®Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
Memory1 differ
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1333,1600 MHz1066,1333,1600 MHz
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics1 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers4096 x 2160 pixels4096 x 2304 pixels
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1000 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for one2-Way CrossFireXUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers32
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsDiffers10
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O portsidentical
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4aUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8111G
Features1 differ
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC887Realtek ALC892
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers34
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers12
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI-X slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeDiffersUEFI AMIUEFI
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one64 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
ACPI versionKnown for one5.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
DepthDiffers190 mm220 mm
Other featuresidentical
Back-to-BIOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneNorton® Internet Security (OEM version) Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel® Small Business AdvantageUnknown — not stated by the source

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