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GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-Gaming G1 WIFI-BK vs GIGABYTE Z97X-UD7-TH motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX

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  • 48specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 39identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Supported memory module capacities
    • GA-Z97X-Gaming G1 WIFI-BK:2GB, 4GB, 8GB
    • Z97X-UD7-TH motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:8GB
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • GA-Z97X-Gaming G1 WIFI-BK:10
    • Z97X-UD7-TH motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:8
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • GA-Z97X-Gaming G1 WIFI-BK:2
    • Z97X-UD7-TH motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:0
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • GA-Z97X-Gaming G1 WIFI-BK:2
    • Z97X-UD7-TH motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:1
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • GA-Z97X-Gaming G1 WIFI-BK:0
    • Z97X-UD7-TH motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:1
  • DVI-D ports quantity
    • GA-Z97X-Gaming G1 WIFI-BK:0
    • Z97X-UD7-TH motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:1
  • Audio output channels
    • GA-Z97X-Gaming G1 WIFI-BK:5.1 channels
    • Z97X-UD7-TH motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:7.1 channels

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Comparison of GA-Z97X-Gaming G1 WIFI-BK, Z97X-UD7-TH
84 specifications
Processoridentical
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneNon-ECCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory module capacitiesDiffers2GB, 4GB, 8GB8GB
Graphics1 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one512 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI, 4-Way CrossFireX, 4-Way SLI2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX
Maximum resolutionKnown for one4096 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supportedKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O1 differ
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers108
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4aUnknown — not stated by the source
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers01
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Networkidentical
LAN controllerKnown for oneAtheros Killer E2201Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Features2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers5.1 channels7.1 channels
PC health monitoringKnown for oneCPU, Fan, Power supply, TemperatureUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, WinYes
Overclocking featuresKnown for oneAPP Center @BIOS EasyTune EZ Setup Fast Boot Game Controller Cloud Station ON/OFF Charge Smart TimeLock Smart Recovery 2 System Information Viewer USB Blocker Q-Flash Smart Switch Xpress InstallUnknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Other featuresidentical
PCI Express power connectors (6-pin)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA Express portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF in connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial port via internal headerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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