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GIGABYTE X299 AORUS Gaming 7 Pro vs GIGABYTE Z370 AORUS Gaming 3 (rev. 1.0)

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  • 60specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 39identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE X299 AORUS Gaming 7 Pro has 4 more memory slots than the GIGABYTE Z370 AORUS Gaming 3 (rev. 1.0) (8 vs 4). The GIGABYTE X299 AORUS Gaming 7 Pro has 64 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE Z370 AORUS Gaming 3 (rev. 1.0) (128 GB vs 64 GB). The GIGABYTE X299 AORUS Gaming 7 Pro has 1 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors than the GIGABYTE Z370 AORUS Gaming 3 (rev. 1.0) (2 vs 1). Processor socket: LGA 2066 (Socket R4) on the GIGABYTE X299 AORUS Gaming 7 Pro, LGA 1151 (Socket H4) on the GIGABYTE Z370 AORUS Gaming 3 (rev. 1.0). Memory channels: Quad-channel on the GIGABYTE X299 AORUS Gaming 7 Pro, Dual-channel on the GIGABYTE Z370 AORUS Gaming 3 (rev. 1.0).

  • Processor socket
    • X299 AORUS Gaming 7 Pro:LGA 2066 (Socket R4)
    • Z370 AORUS Gaming 3 (rev. 1.0):LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
  • Number of memory slots
    • X299 AORUS Gaming 7 Pro:8
    • Z370 AORUS Gaming 3 (rev. 1.0):4
  • Memory channels
    • X299 AORUS Gaming 7 Pro:Quad-channel
    • Z370 AORUS Gaming 3 (rev. 1.0):Dual-channel
  • ECC сompatibility
    • X299 AORUS Gaming 7 Pro:Non-ECC
    • Z370 AORUS Gaming 3 (rev. 1.0):ECC & Non-ECC
  • Maximum internal memory
    • X299 AORUS Gaming 7 Pro:128 GB
    • Z370 AORUS Gaming 3 (rev. 1.0):64 GB
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • X299 AORUS Gaming 7 Pro:2
    • Z370 AORUS Gaming 3 (rev. 1.0):1
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • X299 AORUS Gaming 7 Pro:8
    • Z370 AORUS Gaming 3 (rev. 1.0):6
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • X299 AORUS Gaming 7 Pro:4
    • Z370 AORUS Gaming 3 (rev. 1.0):2

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Comparison of X299 AORUS Gaming 7 Pro, Z370 AORUS Gaming 3 (rev. 1.0)
80 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor socketDiffersLGA 2066 (Socket R4)LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ X-seriesIntel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7
Memory5 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers84
Memory channelsDiffersQuad-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityDiffersNon-ECCECC & Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2400,2667 MHz2133,2400,2666,2800,3000,3200,3300,3333,3400,3466,3600,3666,3733,3800,3866,4000 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB64 GB
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI, Quad-GPU CrossFireX, Quad-GPU SLI2-Way CrossFireX
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers21
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers86
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers42
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Networkidentical
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 one4.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® X299Intel® Z370 Express
PC health monitoringDiffersFan, Temperature, VoltageCPU, Fan, Temperature, Voltage
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one5Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers32
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
BIOS1 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers256 Mbit32 Mbit
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
DepthDiffers244 mm240 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for oneXSplit Gamecaster + BroadcasterUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareDiffersNorton Internet SecurityNorton Internet Security (OEM version)
Other featuresidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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