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GIGABYTE GA-H97N-WIFI motherboard Intel® H97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) mini ITX vs GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-SOC FORCE

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  • 52specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 36identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-SOC FORCE has 2 more memory slots than the GIGABYTE GA-H97N-WIFI motherboard Intel® H97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) mini ITX (4 vs 2). The GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-SOC FORCE has 16 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE GA-H97N-WIFI motherboard Intel® H97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) mini ITX (32 GB vs 16 GB). The GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-SOC FORCE has 1 more SATA connectors than the GIGABYTE GA-H97N-WIFI motherboard Intel® H97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) mini ITX (7 vs 6). Only the GIGABYTE GA-H97N-WIFI motherboard Intel® H97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) mini ITX has Bluetooth. Motherboard form factor: mini ITX on the GIGABYTE GA-H97N-WIFI motherboard Intel® H97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) mini ITX, ATX on the GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-SOC FORCE.

  • Number of memory slots
    • GA-H97N-WIFI motherboard Intel® H97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) mini ITX:2
    • GA-Z97X-SOC FORCE:4
  • Maximum internal memory
    • GA-H97N-WIFI motherboard Intel® H97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) mini ITX:16 GB
    • GA-Z97X-SOC FORCE:32 GB
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • GA-H97N-WIFI motherboard Intel® H97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) mini ITX:6
    • GA-Z97X-SOC FORCE:7
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • GA-H97N-WIFI motherboard Intel® H97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) mini ITX:2
    • GA-Z97X-SOC FORCE:4
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • GA-H97N-WIFI motherboard Intel® H97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) mini ITX:2
    • GA-Z97X-SOC FORCE:1
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • GA-H97N-WIFI motherboard Intel® H97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) mini ITX:0
    • GA-Z97X-SOC FORCE:1
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • GA-H97N-WIFI motherboard Intel® H97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) mini ITX:2
    • GA-Z97X-SOC FORCE:1
  • DVI-D ports quantity
    • GA-H97N-WIFI motherboard Intel® H97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) mini ITX:0
    • GA-Z97X-SOC FORCE:1

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Comparison of GA-H97N-WIFI, GA-Z97X-SOC FORCE
67 specifications
Memory2 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX, 4-Way CrossFireX
Internal I/O1 differ
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers67
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers01
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers56
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network1 differ
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmini ITXATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® H97Intel® Z97
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC892Realtek ALC1150
Expansion slotsidentical
Mini PCI Express slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
BIOS1 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers64 Mbit128 Mbit
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers170 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers170 mm244 mm
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 Advantage Intel Wireless DisplayUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
BIOS switch buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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