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GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-UD5H-BK motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX vs MSI H97 PC MATE

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  • 46specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 33identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • GA-Z97X-UD5H-BK motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:1333,1600 MHz
    • H97 PC MATE:1066,1333,1600 MHz
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • GA-Z97X-UD5H-BK motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:SATA
    • H97 PC MATE:SATA, SATA III
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • GA-Z97X-UD5H-BK motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:9
    • H97 PC MATE:6
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • GA-Z97X-UD5H-BK motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:2
    • H97 PC MATE:4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • GA-Z97X-UD5H-BK motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:6
    • H97 PC MATE:2
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • GA-Z97X-UD5H-BK motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:2
    • H97 PC MATE:1
  • PS/2 ports quantity
    • GA-Z97X-UD5H-BK motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:1
    • H97 PC MATE:2
  • Headphone outputs
    • GA-Z97X-UD5H-BK motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:5
    • H97 PC MATE:3

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Comparison of GA-Z97X-UD5H-BK, H97 PC MATE
70 specifications
Memory1 differ
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1333,1600 MHz1066,1333,1600 MHz
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNon-ECC
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATASATA, SATA III
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1000 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for one2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireXUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O1 differ
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers96
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers62
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4aUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers53
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFast Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8111G
Features2 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® Z97Intel® H97
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC1150Realtek ALC887
Audio output channelsKnown for one7.1 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers12
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeDiffersUEFI AMIUEFI
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one128 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
ACPI versionKnown for one5.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
DepthDiffers244 mm220 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
Other featuresidentical
PCI Express power connectors (6-pin)Known for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS switch buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Back-to-BIOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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