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GIGABYTE GA-Z170-HD3 DDR3 vs GIGABYTE GA-Z170X-Gaming 5

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  • 49specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 28identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Supported memory types
    • GA-Z170-HD3 DDR3:DDR3-SDRAM, DDR3L-SDRAM
    • GA-Z170X-Gaming 5:DDR4-SDRAM
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • GA-Z170-HD3 DDR3:SATA
    • GA-Z170X-Gaming 5:SATA II, SATA III
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • GA-Z170-HD3 DDR3:6
    • GA-Z170X-Gaming 5:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • GA-Z170-HD3 DDR3:8
    • GA-Z170X-Gaming 5:2
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • GA-Z170-HD3 DDR3:0
    • GA-Z170X-Gaming 5:6
  • Number of SATA II connectors
    • GA-Z170-HD3 DDR3:0
    • GA-Z170X-Gaming 5:3
  • Number of Parallel ATA connectors
    • GA-Z170-HD3 DDR3:1
    • GA-Z170X-Gaming 5:0
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • GA-Z170-HD3 DDR3:2
    • GA-Z170X-Gaming 5:4

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Comparison of GA-Z170-HD3 DDR3, GA-Z170X-Gaming 5
72 specifications
Processoridentical
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Intel Core i3/i5/i7/i9 seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcei3-6xxx, i5-6xxx, i7-6xxx
Memory2 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR3-SDRAM, DDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-channel
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 GB
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1333,1600,1866,2000,2133,2400,2666,2800,2933,3000,3100,3200 MHz2133,2400,2666,2800,3000,3200,3300,3333,3400,3466 MHz
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATASATA II, SATA III
Internal I/O5 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers62
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers82
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers06
Number of SATA II connectorsDiffers03
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsDiffers10
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parallel connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers43
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 quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAtheros Killer E2201
Expansion slots3 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers24
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers13
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers12
PCI slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS2 differ
BIOS typeDiffersUEFI AMIAMI
BIOS memory sizeDiffers128 Mbit32 Mbit
ACPI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.0
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
DepthDiffers199 mm244 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security (OEM version) Intel Smart Response Technology
Other featuresidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one512 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for one2-Way CrossFireXUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supportedKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source

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