Product comparison · 2 motherboards

GIGABYTE GA-Z97-HD3 motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX vs GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-SLI motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX

Key differences

Parallel processing technology support
- GA-Z97-HD3 motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:2-Way CrossFireX
- GA-Z97X-SLI motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI
Number of SATA connectors
- GA-Z97-HD3 motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:6
- GA-Z97X-SLI motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:7
Audio chip
- GA-Z97-HD3 motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:Realtek ALC887
- GA-Z97X-SLI motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:Realtek ALC1150
PCI Express x1 slots
- GA-Z97-HD3 motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:2
- GA-Z97X-SLI motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:3
Depth
- GA-Z97-HD3 motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:190 mm
- GA-Z97X-SLI motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:214 mm

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Comparison of GA-Z97-HD3, GA-Z97X-SLI
57 specifications	A GIGABYTE GA-Z97-HD3 motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX Model GA-Z97-HD3 View product	B GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-SLI motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX Model GA-Z97X-SLI View product
Processor1 differ
Compatible processor seriesDiffers	Intel® Celeron®	Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers	2-Way CrossFireX	2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI
Internal I/O1 differ
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers	6	7
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial port headersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Audio chipDiffers	Realtek ALC887	Realtek ALC1150
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers	2	3
BIOSidentical
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
DepthDiffers	190 mm	214 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffers	Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology Intel Smart Response Technology	Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology Intel Smart Response Technology cFosSpeed
Other featuresidentical
PCI Express power connectors (6-pin)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1

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