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GIGABYTE GA-Z97N-WIFI motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) mini ITX vs GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-SLI motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX

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  • 47specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 32identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of memory slots
    • GA-Z97N-WIFI motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) mini ITX:2
    • GA-Z97X-SLI motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:4
  • Maximum internal memory
    • GA-Z97N-WIFI motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) mini ITX:16 GB
    • GA-Z97X-SLI motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:32 GB
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • GA-Z97N-WIFI motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) mini ITX:1
    • GA-Z97X-SLI motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:3
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • GA-Z97N-WIFI motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) mini ITX:6
    • GA-Z97X-SLI motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:7
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • GA-Z97N-WIFI motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) mini ITX:2
    • GA-Z97X-SLI motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:1
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • GA-Z97N-WIFI motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) mini ITX:2
    • GA-Z97X-SLI motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:1
  • DVI-D ports quantity
    • GA-Z97N-WIFI motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) mini ITX:0
    • GA-Z97X-SLI motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:1
  • Headphone outputs
    • GA-Z97N-WIFI motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) mini ITX:5
    • GA-Z97X-SLI motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:6

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Comparison of GA-Z97N-WIFI, GA-Z97X-SLI
63 specifications
Processor1 differ
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Celeron®Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
Memory2 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI
Number of displays supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers13
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers67
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial port headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers01
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers56
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network1 differ
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
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmini ITXATX
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC892Realtek ALC1150
Expansion slotsidentical
Mini PCI Express slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
PCI slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
BIOSidentical
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers170 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers170 mm214 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersNorton Internet Security (OEM version) Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology Intel Smart Response Technology Intel Wireless DisplayNorton 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 oneUnknown — not stated by the source1

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