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GIGABYTE GA-Z170-HD3P (rev. 1.0) vs GIGABYTE GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU

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  • 53specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 33identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE GA-Z170-HD3P (rev. 1.0) has 1 more displays supported than the GIGABYTE GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU (3 vs 2). The GIGABYTE GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU has 2 more SATA III connectors than the GIGABYTE GA-Z170-HD3P (rev. 1.0) (8 vs 6). The GIGABYTE GA-Z170-HD3P (rev. 1.0) has 2 more USB 2.0 ports quantity than the GIGABYTE GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU (2 vs 0). ECC сompatibility: ECC & Non-ECC on the GIGABYTE GA-Z170-HD3P (rev. 1.0), Non-ECC on the GIGABYTE GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU. RAID levels: 1, 5, 10 on the GIGABYTE GA-Z170-HD3P (rev. 1.0), 0, 1, 5, 10 on the GIGABYTE GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU.

  • ECC сompatibility
    • GA-Z170-HD3P (rev. 1.0):ECC & Non-ECC
    • GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU:Non-ECC
  • RAID levels
    • GA-Z170-HD3P (rev. 1.0):1, 5, 10
    • GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU:0, 1, 5, 10
  • Number of displays supported
    • GA-Z170-HD3P (rev. 1.0):3
    • GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU:2
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • GA-Z170-HD3P (rev. 1.0):6
    • GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU:8
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • GA-Z170-HD3P (rev. 1.0):2
    • GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU:0
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • GA-Z170-HD3P (rev. 1.0):3
    • GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU:5
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • GA-Z170-HD3P (rev. 1.0):1
    • GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU:2
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • GA-Z170-HD3P (rev. 1.0):1
    • GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU:2

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Comparison of GA-Z170-HD3P (rev. 1.0), GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-EU
82 specifications
Processoridentical
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory2 differ
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECC & Non-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers3333,2133,2400,2666,2800,3000,3200,3300 MHz3866,3666,2133,2400,2666,2800,3000,3200,3300,3333,3400,3466,3600,3733 MHz
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers1 differ
RAID levelsDiffers1, 5, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphics2 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way CrossFireX2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX
Number of displays supportedDiffers32
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one512 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one4096 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O1 differ
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers68
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers35
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI versionDiffers1.42.0
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 source1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Networkidentical
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers7.1 channels5.1 channels
PC health monitoringDiffersFan, Temperature, VoltageCPU, Fan, Power supply, Temperature, Voltage
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 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, Windows
Expansion slots3 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers23
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers23
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers12
PCI slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOSidentical
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one64 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
DepthDiffers199 mm244 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
BIOS switch buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial port via internal headerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parallel port via internal headerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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