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GIGABYTE GA-Z270N-GAMING 5 vs GIGABYTE GA-Z270X-Gaming K7 (rev. 1.0)

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  • 51specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 38identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE GA-Z270X-Gaming K7 (rev. 1.0) has 2 more memory slots than the GIGABYTE GA-Z270N-GAMING 5 (4 vs 2). The GIGABYTE GA-Z270X-Gaming K7 (rev. 1.0) has 1 more USB 2.0 connectors than the GIGABYTE GA-Z270N-GAMING 5 (2 vs 1). The GIGABYTE GA-Z270X-Gaming K7 (rev. 1.0) has 1 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors than the GIGABYTE GA-Z270N-GAMING 5 (2 vs 1). Ethernet interface type: Gigabit Ethernet on the GIGABYTE GA-Z270N-GAMING 5, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet on the GIGABYTE GA-Z270X-Gaming K7 (rev. 1.0). Motherboard form factor: mini ITX on the GIGABYTE GA-Z270N-GAMING 5, ATX on the GIGABYTE GA-Z270X-Gaming K7 (rev. 1.0).

  • Number of memory slots
    • GA-Z270N-GAMING 5:2
    • GA-Z270X-Gaming K7 (rev. 1.0):4
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • GA-Z270N-GAMING 5:1
    • GA-Z270X-Gaming K7 (rev. 1.0):2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • GA-Z270N-GAMING 5:1
    • GA-Z270X-Gaming K7 (rev. 1.0):2
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • GA-Z270N-GAMING 5:4
    • GA-Z270X-Gaming K7 (rev. 1.0):6
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • GA-Z270N-GAMING 5:0
    • GA-Z270X-Gaming K7 (rev. 1.0):2
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • GA-Z270N-GAMING 5:1
    • GA-Z270X-Gaming K7 (rev. 1.0):2
  • Motherboard form factor
    • GA-Z270N-GAMING 5:mini ITX
    • GA-Z270X-Gaming K7 (rev. 1.0):ATX
  • BIOS memory size
    • GA-Z270N-GAMING 5:64 Mbit
    • GA-Z270X-Gaming K7 (rev. 1.0):32 Mbit

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Comparison of GA-Z270N-GAMING 5, GA-Z270X-Gaming K7 (rev. 1.0)
82 specifications
Processor1 differ
Intel Core i3/i5/i7/i9 seriesDiffersi3-7xxx, i5-7xxx, i7-7xxxi3-7xxx, i5-7xxx, i7-7xxx, i3-6xxx, i5-6xxx, i7-6xxx
Memory2 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2400,2666,2800,3000,3200,3300,3333,3400,3466,3600,3666,3733,3800,3866,4000 MHz2133,2400,2666,2800,3000,3200,3300,3333,3400,3466,3600,3666,3733,3800,3866,4000,4133 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 GB
Supported memory module capacitiesKnown for one4GB, 8GB, 16GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1024 MB
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX, Quad-GPU CrossFireX, Quad-GPU SLI
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4096 x 2160 pixels
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers12
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers46
Number of SATA Express connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
12V power connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Thunderbolt headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKiller E2500
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
Features1 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmini ITXATX
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC1220
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Component forKnown for onePCUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
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 source3
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of M.2 (M) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS1 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers64 Mbit32 Mbit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers170 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers170 mm244 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security (OEM version) Intel Optane Memory Ready
Other featuresidentical
Other featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSupport for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications. 3D OSD @BIOS AutoGreen BIOS Setup Color Temperature Cloud Station EasyTune Easy RAID Fast Boot Game Boost ON/OFF
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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