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GIGABYTE GA-Z170N-WIFI (rev. 1.0) vs MSI Z170A PC Mate

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 16identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Z170A PC Mate has 6 more SATA III connectors than the GIGABYTE GA-Z170N-WIFI (rev. 1.0) (6 vs 0). The MSI Z170A PC Mate has 6 more USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity than the GIGABYTE GA-Z170N-WIFI (rev. 1.0) (6 vs 0). The MSI Z170A PC Mate has 1 more PS/2 ports quantity than the GIGABYTE GA-Z170N-WIFI (rev. 1.0) (2 vs 1). ECC сompatibility: ECC & Non-ECC on the GIGABYTE GA-Z170N-WIFI (rev. 1.0), ECC on the MSI Z170A PC Mate. Supported memory clock speeds: 2133,2400,2666,2800,3300 MHz on the GIGABYTE GA-Z170N-WIFI (rev. 1.0), 2133,2400,2600,2800,3000,3200 MHz on the MSI Z170A PC Mate.

  • ECC сompatibility
    • GA-Z170N-WIFI (rev. 1.0):ECC & Non-ECC
    • Z170A PC Mate:ECC
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • GA-Z170N-WIFI (rev. 1.0):SATA
    • Z170A PC Mate:M.2, SATA
  • RAID levels
    • GA-Z170N-WIFI (rev. 1.0):0, 1, 5, 10
    • Z170A PC Mate:1, 5, 10
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • GA-Z170N-WIFI (rev. 1.0):0
    • Z170A PC Mate:6
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • GA-Z170N-WIFI (rev. 1.0):0
    • Z170A PC Mate:6
  • PS/2 ports quantity
    • GA-Z170N-WIFI (rev. 1.0):1
    • Z170A PC Mate:2
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • GA-Z170N-WIFI (rev. 1.0):0
    • Z170A PC Mate:1
  • Motherboard form factor
    • GA-Z170N-WIFI (rev. 1.0):mini ITX
    • Z170A PC Mate:ATX

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Comparison of GA-Z170N-WIFI (rev. 1.0), Z170A PC Mate
73 specifications
Processoridentical
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Memory2 differ
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECC & Non-ECCECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2400,2666,2800,3300 MHz2133,2400,2600,2800,3000,3200 MHz
Memory channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-channel
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATAM.2, SATA
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 101, 5, 10
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one512 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supportedKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2-Way CrossFireX
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers06
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA Express connectorsKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial port headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers06
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers12
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
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
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8111H
Features1 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmini ITXATX
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeDiffersUEFI AMIUEFI
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one128 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
ACPI versionKnown for one5.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers170 mm304 mm
DepthDiffers170 mm225 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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