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GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 vs GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-Gaming 7

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  • 47specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 41identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • GA-Z97X-Gaming 3:SATA
    • GA-Z97X-Gaming 7:SATA III
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • GA-Z97X-Gaming 3:7
    • GA-Z97X-Gaming 7:8
  • BIOS memory size
    • GA-Z97X-Gaming 3:64 Mbit
    • GA-Z97X-Gaming 7:256 Mbit
  • Depth
    • GA-Z97X-Gaming 3:225 mm
    • GA-Z97X-Gaming 7:244 mm

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Comparison of GA-Z97X-Gaming 3, GA-Z97X-Gaming 7
65 specifications
Processor1 differ
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Celeron®Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
Memory1 differ
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1333,1600 MHz1333,1600,1800,1866,2000,2133,2200,2400,2600,2666,2800,2933,3000 MHz
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATASATA III
Graphicsidentical
Number of displays supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Internal I/O1 differ
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers78
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Rear panel I/O portsidentical
Headphone outputsKnown for one5Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Networkidentical
BluetoothKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Featuresidentical
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC1150Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
BIOS1 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers64 Mbit256 Mbit
Weight & dimensions1 differ
DepthDiffers225 mm244 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneNorton Internet Security (OEM version) Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology Intel Smart Response TechnologyUnknown — not stated by the source

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