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GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 (rev. 1.0) vs GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-Gaming GT (rev. 1.0)

70specifications compared
11differ
59identical
8known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-Gaming GT (rev. 1.0) has 1 more USB 2.0 connectors than the GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 (rev. 1.0) (3 vs 2). The GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-Gaming GT (rev. 1.0) has 2 more SATA III connectors than the GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 (rev. 1.0) (8 vs 6). The GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 (rev. 1.0) has 2 more USB 2.0 ports quantity than the GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-Gaming GT (rev. 1.0) (4 vs 2). Supported storage drive interfaces: M.2, SATA III on the GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 (rev. 1.0), SATA III on the GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-Gaming GT (rev. 1.0). RAID levels: 0, 1, 5, 10 on the GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 (rev. 1.0), 0, 1 on the GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-Gaming GT (rev. 1.0).

Supported storage drive interfaces
- GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 (rev. 1.0):M.2, SATA III
- GA-Z97X-Gaming GT (rev. 1.0):SATA III
RAID levels
- GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 (rev. 1.0):0, 1, 5, 10
- GA-Z97X-Gaming GT (rev. 1.0):0, 1
USB 2.0 connectors
- GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 (rev. 1.0):2
- GA-Z97X-Gaming GT (rev. 1.0):3
Number of SATA III connectors
- GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 (rev. 1.0):6
- GA-Z97X-Gaming GT (rev. 1.0):8
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 (rev. 1.0):4
- GA-Z97X-Gaming GT (rev. 1.0):2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
- GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 (rev. 1.0):4
- GA-Z97X-Gaming GT (rev. 1.0):6
PS/2 ports quantity
- GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 (rev. 1.0):2
- GA-Z97X-Gaming GT (rev. 1.0):1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots
- GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 (rev. 1.0):2
- GA-Z97X-Gaming GT (rev. 1.0):4

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Comparison of GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 (rev. 1.0), GA-Z97X-Gaming GT (rev. 1.0)
78 specifications	A GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 (rev. 1.0)View product	B GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-Gaming GT (rev. 1.0)View product
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor socket	LGA 1150 (Socket H3)	LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
Compatible processor series	Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
Intel Core i3/i5/i7/i9 series	i3-4xxx, i3-5xxx, i5-4xxx, i5-5xxx, i7-4xxx, i7-5xxx	i3-4xxx, i3-5xxx, i5-4xxx, i5-5xxx, i7-4xxx, i7-5xxx
Memoryidentical
Supported memory types	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Number of memory slots	4	4
Memory slots type	DIMM	DIMM
Memory channels	Dual-channel	Dual-channel
ECC сompatibility	Non-ECC	Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speeds	1333,1600,1800,1866,2000,2133,2200,2400,2600,2666,2800,2933,3000,3100,3200 MHz	1333,1600,1800,1866,2000,2133,2200,2400,2600,2666,2800,2933,3000,3100,3200 MHz
Maximum internal memory	32 GB	32 GB
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffers	M.2, SATA III	SATA III
RAID levelsDiffers	0, 1, 5, 10	0, 1
Graphics1 differ
Maximum graphics card memory	512 MB	512 MB
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers	2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX	2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI, 4-Way CrossFireX, 4-Way SLI
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Graphics card	HD Graphics	HD Graphics
Maximum resolution	4096 x 2160 pixels	4096 x 2160 pixels
Discrete graphics support	Yes	Yes
Number of displays supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers	2	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors	0	0
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers	6	8
Number of SATA II connectors	0	0
Number of SATA Express connectors	1	1
Number of Parallel ATA connectors	0	0
S/PDIF out connector	Yes	Yes
Front panel audio connector	Yes	Yes
Front panel connector	Yes	Yes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)	Yes	Yes
CPU fan connector	Yes	Yes
12V power connector	Yes	Yes
Serial port headers	1	1
TPM connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	4	6
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI version	1.4a	1.4a
DVI-D ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DisplayPort versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
S/PDIF out port	Yes	Yes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet interface type	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controller	Atheros Killer E2201	Atheros Killer E2201
Featuresidentical
Component for	PC	PC
Motherboard form factor	ATX	ATX
Motherboard chipset family	Intel	Intel
Motherboard chipset	Intel® Z97	Intel® Z97
Audio chip	Realtek ALC1150	Realtek ALC1150
Audio output channels	7.1 channels	7.1 channels
Power source type	ATX	ATX
Windows operating systems supported	Yes	Yes
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slots	3	3
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers	2	4
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) 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
BIOS1 differ
BIOS type	UEFI AMI	UEFI AMI
BIOS memory sizeDiffers	16 Mbit	32 Mbit
ACPI version	5.0	5.0
Clear CMOS jumper	Yes	Yes
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width	305 mm	305 mm
DepthDiffers	225 mm	244 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled software	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
Other featuresidentical
BIOS switch buttonKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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