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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
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Celeron®Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI
Number of displays supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers23
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
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers21
Headphone outputsDiffers56
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI slotsDiffers12
Weight & dimensions1 differ
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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