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GIGABYTE Z370 AORUS Gaming 7 vs GIGABYTE Z370 HD3

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  • 69specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 56identical
  • 9known for one product only

Key differences

  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • Z370 AORUS Gaming 7:2133,4133 MHz
    • Z370 HD3:2133,4000 MHz
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • Z370 AORUS Gaming 7:M.2, SATA III
    • Z370 HD3:SATA III
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • Z370 AORUS Gaming 7:4
    • Z370 HD3:3
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • Z370 AORUS Gaming 7:0
    • Z370 HD3:4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • Z370 AORUS Gaming 7:5
    • Z370 HD3:4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • Z370 AORUS Gaming 7:1
    • Z370 HD3:0
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
    • Z370 AORUS Gaming 7:1
    • Z370 HD3:0
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • Z370 AORUS Gaming 7:2
    • Z370 HD3:1

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Comparison of Z370 AORUS Gaming 7, Z370 HD3
78 specifications
Memory1 differ
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,4133 MHz2133,4000 MHz
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, SATA IIISATA III
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX, Quad-GPU CrossFireX, Quad-GPU SLI2-Way CrossFireX, Quad-GPU CrossFireX
Internal I/O1 differ
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers43
Thunderbolt headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers04
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers54
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
LAN controllerKnown for oneKiller E2500Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC1220Realtek ALC892
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Z370 Express
Expansion slots1 differ
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers31
BIOSidentical
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one16 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm225 mm
Other featuresidentical
Parallel port via internal headerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial port via internal headerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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