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GIGABYTE Z390 GAMING SLI vs GIGABYTE Z390 Gaming X

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  • 61specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 51identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • ECC сompatibility
    • Z390 GAMING SLI:ECC & Non-ECC
    • Z390 Gaming X:Non-ECC
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • Z390 GAMING SLI:2
    • Z390 Gaming X:3
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • Z390 GAMING SLI:0
    • Z390 Gaming X:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • Z390 GAMING SLI:6
    • Z390 Gaming X:5
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • Z390 GAMING SLI:2
    • Z390 Gaming X:1
  • Audio chip
    • Z390 GAMING SLI:Realtek ALC1220-VB
    • Z390 Gaming X:Realtek ALC892
  • PCI Express x16 slots
    • Z390 GAMING SLI:1
    • Z390 Gaming X:2

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Comparison of Z390 GAMING SLI, Z390 Gaming X
83 specifications
Memory1 differ
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECC & Non-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory module capacitiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16GB
Storage controllersidentical
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD & SSD
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, Quad-GPU CrossFireX, Quad-GPU SLI2-Way CrossFireX, Quad-GPU CrossFireX
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics cardKnown for oneHD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one4096 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O1 differ
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers23
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
RGB LED pin headerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers65
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Features2 differ
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC1220-VBRealtek ALC892
PC health monitoringKnown for oneFan, Temperature, VoltageUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro x64Windows 10
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers12
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
BIOSidentical
BIOS memory sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 Mbit
Processor special featuresidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Optane™ Memory ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging content1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersNorton Internet Security, cFosSpeedNorton® Internet Security cFosSpeed
Other featuresidentical
Serial port via internal headerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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