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GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS ELITE DDR4 vs GIGABYTE Z790 UD

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  • 92specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 76identical
  • 7known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum internal memory supported by processor
    • Z790 AORUS ELITE DDR4:128 GB
    • Z790 UD:192 GB
  • Supported memory types
    • Z790 AORUS ELITE DDR4:DDR4-SDRAM
    • Z790 UD:DDR5-SDRAM
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • Z790 AORUS ELITE DDR4:5333 MHz
    • Z790 UD:7600 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Z790 AORUS ELITE DDR4:128 GB
    • Z790 UD:192 GB
  • Number of HDDs supported
    • Z790 AORUS ELITE DDR4:4
    • Z790 UD:6
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • Z790 AORUS ELITE DDR4:8
    • Z790 UD:9
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • Z790 AORUS ELITE DDR4:4
    • Z790 UD:6
  • Total number of SATA connectors
    • Z790 AORUS ELITE DDR4:4
    • Z790 UD:6

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Comparison of Z790 AORUS ELITE DDR4, Z790 UD
99 specifications
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor socketLGA 1700LGA 1700
Compatible processor seriesIntel® Celeron®, Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7, Intel® Core™ i9, Intel® Pentium® GoldIntel® Celeron®, Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7, Intel® Core™ i9, Intel® Pentium® Gold
Supported processor socketsLGA 1700LGA 1700
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers128 GB192 GB
Memory5 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slots44
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityECC & Non-ECCECC & Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2400,2666,2800,2933,3000,3200,3300,3333,3400,3466,3600,3666,3733,3800,3866,4000,4133,4266,4300,4400,4500,4600,4700,4800,4933,5000,5133,5333 MHz4000,4800,5200,5400,5600,5800,6000,6200,6400,6600,6800,7000,7200,7400,7600 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs5333 MHz7600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB192 GB
Supported memory module capacitiesDiffers1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 12GB, 16GB, 32GB1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 12GB, 16GB, 32GB, 48GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2, SATA IIIM.2, SATA III
Number of HDDs supportedDiffers46
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers89
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportCrossfireCrossfire
Maximum resolution4096 x 2304 pixels4096 x 2304 pixels
HDCPYesYes
DirectX version12.012.0
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors11
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers46
Total number of SATA connectorsDiffers46
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
Front panel connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
EPS power connector (8-pin)YesYes
12V power connectorYesYes
TPM connectorYesYes
Thunderbolt headers22
RGB LED pin headerYesYes
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial port headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers34
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version2.02.0
DVI-D ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantity11
DisplayPort version1.21.2
Headphone outputsDiffers23
Microphone inYesYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
WiFi-AP antenna jack22
USB connector typeUSB Type-A, USB Type-CUSB Type-A, USB Type-C
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-FiNoNo
Featuresidentical
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyIntelIntel
Motherboard chipsetIntel Z790 ExpressIntel Z790 Express
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Product colourBlackBlack
PC health monitoringFan, Temperature, Voltage, Water coolingFan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers24
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers43
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory size256 Mbit256 Mbit
ACPI version5.05.0
Clear CMOS jumperYesYes
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) version2.72.7
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version2.72.7
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originChinaChina
Products per shipping (inner) case1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Batteryidentical
Battery weight3 g3 g
Lithium weight per battery0.07 g0.07 g
Number of battery cells11
Battery capacityKnown for one220 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyLithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)Lithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)
Battery typeCR2032CR2032
Packaging data1 differ
Package width335 mm335 mm
Package depth270 mm270 mm
Package height80 mm80 mm
Package weightDiffers2.22 kg1.93 kg
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width305 mm305 mm
Depth244 mm244 mm
Height35 mm35 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedYesYes
Cables includedSATASATA
Bundled softwareKnown for oneNorton Internet SecurityUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty period3 year(s)3 year(s)

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