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GIGABYTE GA-Z97N-Gaming 5 vs GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-UD5H motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 31identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of memory slots
    • GA-Z97N-Gaming 5:2
    • GA-Z97X-UD5H motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:4
  • Maximum internal memory
    • GA-Z97N-Gaming 5:16 GB
    • GA-Z97X-UD5H motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:32 GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • GA-Z97N-Gaming 5:SATA III
    • GA-Z97X-UD5H motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:SATA
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • GA-Z97N-Gaming 5:1
    • GA-Z97X-UD5H motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:2
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • GA-Z97N-Gaming 5:5
    • GA-Z97X-UD5H motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:9
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • GA-Z97N-Gaming 5:4
    • GA-Z97X-UD5H motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:6
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • GA-Z97N-Gaming 5:1
    • GA-Z97X-UD5H motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:2
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • GA-Z97N-Gaming 5:0
    • GA-Z97X-UD5H motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:1

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Comparison of GA-Z97N-Gaming 5, GA-Z97X-UD5H
73 specifications
Memory3 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1333,1600,1800,1866,2000,2133,2200,2400,2600,2666,2800,2933,3000 MHz1333,1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATA IIISATA
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers12
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one5Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers59
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 ports4 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers46
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4aUnknown — not stated by the source
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers01
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
Network1 differ
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmini ITXATX
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC1150
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini PCI Express slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
BIOSidentical
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers170 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers170 mm244 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security (OEM version) Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology Intel Smart Response Technology
Other featuresidentical
PCI Express power connectors (6-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
BIOS switch buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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