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GIGABYTE X299 AORUS MASTER (rev. 1.0) vs GIGABYTE Z390 AORUS XTREME (rev. 1.0)

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  • 67specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 46identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor socket
    • X299 AORUS MASTER (rev. 1.0):LGA 2066 (Socket R4)
    • Z390 AORUS XTREME (rev. 1.0):LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
  • Number of memory slots
    • X299 AORUS MASTER (rev. 1.0):8
    • Z390 AORUS XTREME (rev. 1.0):4
  • Memory channels
    • X299 AORUS MASTER (rev. 1.0):Quad-channel
    • Z390 AORUS XTREME (rev. 1.0):Dual-channel
  • ECC сompatibility
    • X299 AORUS MASTER (rev. 1.0):Non-ECC
    • Z390 AORUS XTREME (rev. 1.0):ECC & Non-ECC
  • Maximum internal memory
    • X299 AORUS MASTER (rev. 1.0):128 GB
    • Z390 AORUS XTREME (rev. 1.0):64 GB
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • X299 AORUS MASTER (rev. 1.0):2
    • Z390 AORUS XTREME (rev. 1.0):1
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • X299 AORUS MASTER (rev. 1.0):8
    • Z390 AORUS XTREME (rev. 1.0):6
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • X299 AORUS MASTER (rev. 1.0):0
    • Z390 AORUS XTREME (rev. 1.0):2

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Comparison of X299 AORUS MASTER (rev. 1.0), Z390 AORUS XTREME (rev. 1.0)
77 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor socketDiffersLGA 2066 (Socket R4)LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ X-seriesIntel® Celeron®, Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7, Intel® Core™ i9, Intel® Pentium®
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Memory5 differ
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers84
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDiffersQuad-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityDiffersNon-ECCECC & Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2400,2667 MHz2133,2400,2666,2800,3000,3200,3300,3333,3400,3466,3600,3666,3733,3800,3866,4000,4133,4266 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB64 GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Storage controllersidentical
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2, SATA IIIM.2, SATA III
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for one2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI, 4-Way CrossFireX, 4-Way SLI, Quad-GPU CrossFireX, Quad-GPU SLIUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 MB
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4096 x 2304 pixels
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers21
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers86
Number of SATA II connectors00
Number of Parallel ATA connectors00
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
Front panel connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
12V power connectorYesYes
TPM connectorYesYes
Thunderbolt headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
RGB LED pin headerYesYes
Rear panel I/O ports6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers62
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers14
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers02
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
eSATA ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantity00
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DVI-D ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
S/PDIF out portYesYes
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-A, USB Type-CUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 5 Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.25.0
Features1 differ
Motherboard form factorExtended ATXExtended ATX
Motherboard chipset familyIntelIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® X299Intel Z390 Express
Audio chipRealtek ALC1220-VBRealtek ALC1220-VB
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10Windows 10
CertificationCE, FCCCE, FCC
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers43
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory size32 Mbit32 Mbit
ACPI version5.05.0
Clear CMOS jumperYesYes
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) version2.72.7
Plug and PlayYesYes
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version2.72.7
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)YesYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width305 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers269 mm271 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersNorton® Internet Security (OEM version) XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster (12 months license)Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) cFosSpeed XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster (12 months license)
Other featuresidentical
BIOS switch buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DualBIOSYesYes

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