Product comparison · 2 motherboards

GIGABYTE GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 (rev. 1.0) vs GIGABYTE GA-Z97N-Gaming 5 (rev. 1.0)

42specifications compared
11differ
31identical
23known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 (rev. 1.0) has 16 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE GA-Z97N-Gaming 5 (rev. 1.0) (32 GB vs 16 GB). The GIGABYTE GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 (rev. 1.0) has 1 more USB 2.0 connectors than the GIGABYTE GA-Z97N-Gaming 5 (rev. 1.0) (2 vs 1). The GIGABYTE GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 (rev. 1.0) has 2 more SATA connectors than the GIGABYTE GA-Z97N-Gaming 5 (rev. 1.0) (7 vs 5). Motherboard form factor: micro ATX on the GIGABYTE GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 (rev. 1.0), mini ITX on the GIGABYTE GA-Z97N-Gaming 5 (rev. 1.0).

Maximum internal memory
- GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 (rev. 1.0):32 GB
- GA-Z97N-Gaming 5 (rev. 1.0):16 GB
USB 2.0 connectors
- GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 (rev. 1.0):2
- GA-Z97N-Gaming 5 (rev. 1.0):1
Number of SATA connectors
- GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 (rev. 1.0):7
- GA-Z97N-Gaming 5 (rev. 1.0):5
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 (rev. 1.0):4
- GA-Z97N-Gaming 5 (rev. 1.0):2
PS/2 ports quantity
- GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 (rev. 1.0):2
- GA-Z97N-Gaming 5 (rev. 1.0):1
Motherboard form factor
- GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 (rev. 1.0):micro ATX
- GA-Z97N-Gaming 5 (rev. 1.0):mini ITX
Width
- GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 (rev. 1.0):244 mm
- GA-Z97N-Gaming 5 (rev. 1.0):170 mm
Depth
- GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 (rev. 1.0):244 mm
- GA-Z97N-Gaming 5 (rev. 1.0):170 mm

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Comparison of GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 (rev. 1.0), GA-Z97N-Gaming 5 (rev. 1.0)
65 specifications	A GIGABYTE GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 (rev. 1.0)View product	B GIGABYTE GA-Z97N-Gaming 5 (rev. 1.0)View product
Memory2 differ
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers	1333,1600,1800,1866,2000,2133,2200,2400,2600,2666,2800,2933,3000,3100 MHz	1333,1600,1800,1866,2000,2133,2200,2400,2600,2666,2800,2933,3000,3100,3200 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	32 GB	16 GB
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	512 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for one	2-Way CrossFireX	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	4096 x 2160 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supportedKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers	2	1
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers	7	5
Number of SATA Express connectorsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	2
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Features1 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffers	micro ATX	mini ITX
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x8 slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of M.2 (M) slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Mini PCI Express slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers	244 mm	170 mm
DepthDiffers	244 mm	170 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, Intel Wireless Display
Other features1 differ
Other featuresDiffers	@BIOS, EasyTune, EZ Setup, Fast Boot, Game Controller, ON/OFF Charge, Smart TimeLock, Smart Recovery 2, System Information Viewer, USB Blocker, Q-Flash, Smart Switch, Xpress Install	@BIOS, EasyTune, EZ Setup, Fast Boot, Cloud Station, ON/OFF Charge, Smart TimeLock, Smart Recovery 2, System Information Viewer, USB Blocker, Q-Flash, Smart Switch, Xpress Install

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