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GIGABYTE Z68XP-UD3 Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX vs GIGABYTE Z68XP-UD4 Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX

75specifications compared
8differ
67identical
15known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE Z68XP-UD3 Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX has 1 more USB 2.0 ports quantity than the GIGABYTE Z68XP-UD4 Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX (8 vs 7). The GIGABYTE Z68XP-UD4 Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX has 2 more eSATA ports quantity than the GIGABYTE Z68XP-UD3 Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX (2 vs 0). The GIGABYTE Z68XP-UD3 Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX has 1 more PCI Express x1 slots than the GIGABYTE Z68XP-UD4 Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX (3 vs 2). Ethernet interface type: Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet on the GIGABYTE Z68XP-UD3 Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX, Gigabit Ethernet on the GIGABYTE Z68XP-UD4 Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX. PCI Express slots version: 2.0 on the GIGABYTE Z68XP-UD3 Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX, 2.0, 3.0 on the GIGABYTE Z68XP-UD4 Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX.

USB 2.0 ports quantity
- Z68XP-UD3 Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX:8
- Z68XP-UD4 Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX:7
eSATA ports quantity
- Z68XP-UD3 Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX:0
- Z68XP-UD4 Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX:2
PCI Express x1 slots
- Z68XP-UD3 Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX:3
- Z68XP-UD4 Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX:2
PCI Express slots version
- Z68XP-UD3 Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX:2.0
- Z68XP-UD4 Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX:2.0, 3.0
BIOS memory size
- Z68XP-UD3 Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX:32 Mbit
- Z68XP-UD4 Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX:64 Mbit
Controller 2nd interface type
- Z68XP-UD3 Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX:Marvell 88SE9172
- Z68XP-UD4 Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX:2 x Marvell 88SE9172

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Comparison of Z68XP-UD3, Z68XP-UD4
90 specifications	A GIGABYTE Z68XP-UD3 Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX Model Z68XP-UD3 View product	B GIGABYTE Z68XP-UD4 Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX Model Z68XP-UD4 View product
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor socket	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
Compatible processor series	Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Intel Core i3/i5/i7/i9 seriesKnown for one	i3-2xxx, i3-3xxx, i5-2xxx, i5-3xxx, i7-2xxx, i7-2xxx Extreme Edition, i7-3xxx	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Memoryidentical
Supported memory types	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Number of memory slots	4	4
Memory slots type	DIMM	DIMM
Memory channels	Dual-channel	Dual-channel
Memory voltage	1.5 V	1.5 V
ECC сompatibility	Non-ECC	Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speeds	1066,1200,1300,1333,1600,1800,1866,2133 MHz	1066,1200,1300,1333,1600,1800,1866,2133 MHz
Maximum internal memory	32 GB	32 GB
Unbuffered memory	Yes	Yes
Storage controllersidentical
Supported storage drive interfaces	SATA II, SATA III	SATA II, SATA III
RAID levels	0, 1, 5, 10	0, 1, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
Maximum graphics card memory	1759 MB	1759 MB
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers	2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI	2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, LucidLogix Virtu
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	1920 x 1200 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCP	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD Graphics
Internal I/Oidentical
USB 2.0 connectors	3	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors	1	1
Number of SATA III connectors	4	4
Number of SATA II connectors	4	4
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Parallel ATA connectors	0	0
S/PDIF out connector	Yes	Yes
Front panel audio connector	Yes	Yes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)	Yes	Yes
Power fan connector	Yes	Yes
CPU fan connector	Yes	Yes
Number of chassis fan connectors	2	2
Chassis intrusion connector	Yes	Yes
EPS power connector (8-pin)	Yes	Yes
Number of IEEE1394 connectors	1	1
TPM connector	Yes	Yes
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	8	7
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
eSATA ports quantityDiffers	0	2
PS/2 ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	1	1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DVI-D ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	6	6
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
S/PDIF out port	Yes	Yes
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet interface typeDiffers	Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controller	Realtek RTL8111E	Realtek RTL8111E
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi	No	No
Bluetooth	No	No
Networking features	10/100/1000 Mbit/sec	10/100/1000 Mbit/sec
Featuresidentical
Component for	PC	PC
Motherboard form factor	ATX	ATX
Motherboard chipset family	Intel	Intel
Motherboard chipset	Intel Z68	Intel Z68
Audio chip	Realtek ALC889	Realtek ALC889
Audio output channels	7.1 channels	7.1 channels
PC health monitoringKnown for one	CPU, Fan, Temperature	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cooling typeKnown for one	Passive	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power source type	ATX	ATX
Compatible operating systems	Windows 7/Vista/XP	Windows 7/Vista/XP
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers	3	2
PCI Express x16 slots	2	2
PCI Express configurations	1x8, 1x16	1x8, 1x16
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	2.0, 3.0
PCI slots	2	2
BIOS1 differ
BIOS type	AWARD	AWARD
BIOS memory sizeDiffers	32 Mbit	64 Mbit
ACPI version	1.0b	1.0b
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor with Intel Graphics Technology requiredKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width	305 mm	305 mm
Depth	244 mm	244 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers included	Yes	Yes
Other features1 differ
mSATA ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dual Link DVI	No	No
Controller 2nd interface typeDiffers	Marvell 88SE9172	2 x Marvell 88SE9172
Controller interface type	Intel Z68	Intel Z68
Quick installation guide	Yes	Yes

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