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Product comparison · 2 motherboards

GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-UD5H-BK motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX vs MSI Z97 GAMING 3

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  • 50specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 39identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • 1333,1600 MHz
    • 1066,1333,1600 MHz
  • Maximum resolution
    • 4096 x 2160 pixels
    • 4096 x 2304 pixels
  • Number of displays supported
    • 3
    • 2
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • 9
    • 6
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • 6
    • 4
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • 2
    • 1
  • Headphone outputs
    • 5
    • 6
  • PCI Express x16 slots
    • 1
    • 2

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68 specifications
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GIGABYTE

GA-Z97X-UD5H-BK motherboard Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX

Model GA-Z97X-UD5H-BK

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MSI

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Memory1 differ
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1333,1600 MHz1066,1333,1600 MHz
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneNon-ECC
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYes
Graphics3 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1000 MB
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX2-Way CrossFireX
Maximum resolutionDiffers4096 x 2160 pixels4096 x 2304 pixels
Number of displays supportedDiffers32
Internal I/O1 differ
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers96
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYes
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for one0
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one1
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYes
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers64
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4a
Headphone outputsDiffers56
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers12
PCI slotsDiffers23
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeDiffersUEFI AMIUEFI
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one128 Mbit
ACPI versionKnown for one5.0
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYes
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneNorton Internet Security (OEM version) Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology Intel Smart Response Technology
Other featuresidentical
PCI Express power connectors (6-pin)Known for one2
BIOS switch buttonKnown for oneYes

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