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GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 vs GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-SLI motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX

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  • 53specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 44identical
  • 5known for one product only

Key differences

  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • GA-Z97X-Gaming 3:2
    • GA-Z97X-SLI motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:3
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • GA-Z97X-Gaming 3:4
    • GA-Z97X-SLI motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:2
  • PS/2 ports quantity
    • GA-Z97X-Gaming 3:2
    • GA-Z97X-SLI motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:1
  • Headphone outputs
    • GA-Z97X-Gaming 3:5
    • GA-Z97X-SLI motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:6
  • PCI slots
    • GA-Z97X-Gaming 3:1
    • GA-Z97X-SLI motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:2
  • Depth
    • GA-Z97X-Gaming 3:225 mm
    • GA-Z97X-SLI motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:214 mm

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Comparison of GA-Z97X-Gaming 3, GA-Z97X-SLI
58 specifications
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor socketLGA 1150 (Socket H3)LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Celeron®Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
Memoryidentical
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of memory slots44
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityNon-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speeds1333,1600 MHz1333,1600 MHz
Maximum internal memory32 GB32 GB
Storage controllersidentical
Supported storage drive interfacesSATASATA
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
Maximum graphics card memory1000 MB1000 MB
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI
Maximum resolution4096 x 2160 pixels4096 x 2160 pixels
Number of displays supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors11
Number of SATA connectors77
S/PDIF out connectorYesYes
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
EPS power connector (8-pin)YesYes
Serial port headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
TPM connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity44
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers21
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version1.4a1.4a
DVI-D ports quantity11
Headphone outputsDiffers56
Microphone inYesYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
Featuresidentical
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyIntelIntel
Motherboard chipsetIntel® Z97Intel® Z97
Audio chipRealtek ALC1150Realtek ALC1150
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 slots33
PCI Express x16 slots11
PCI slotsDiffers12
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory size64 Mbit64 Mbit
ACPI version5.05.0
Clear CMOS jumperYesYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width305 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers225 mm214 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersNorton Internet Security (OEM version) Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology Intel Smart Response TechnologyNorton 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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