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GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 vs GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-Gaming G1

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 29identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • GA-Z97X-Gaming 3:SATA
    • GA-Z97X-Gaming G1:SATA III
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • GA-Z97X-Gaming 3:2
    • GA-Z97X-Gaming G1:3
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • GA-Z97X-Gaming 3:7
    • GA-Z97X-Gaming G1:10
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • GA-Z97X-Gaming 3:4
    • GA-Z97X-Gaming G1:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • GA-Z97X-Gaming 3:4
    • GA-Z97X-Gaming G1:6
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • GA-Z97X-Gaming 3:1
    • GA-Z97X-Gaming G1:2
  • PS/2 ports quantity
    • GA-Z97X-Gaming 3:2
    • GA-Z97X-Gaming G1:1
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • GA-Z97X-Gaming 3:1
    • GA-Z97X-Gaming G1:0

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Comparison of GA-Z97X-Gaming 3, GA-Z97X-Gaming G1
68 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
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX2-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way CrossFireX, 4-Way CrossFireX
Number of displays supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers23
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers710
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial port headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
TPM connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers46
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers21
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers10
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsDiffers51
Networkidentical
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
BluetoothKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers7.1 channels5.1 channels
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 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS1 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers64 Mbit256 Mbit
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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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