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ASRock Z87 Extreme4 vs Z270 Extreme4

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Pangoly Score (How do we rate?)
82
Pangoly Score (How do we rate?)
88
Brand
ASRock
Brand
ASRock
Model
Z87 EXTREME4
Model
Z270 Extreme4
Release Date
📅 November 2013
Release Date
📅 January 2017
* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
User reviews
★★★★★
(25 reviews)
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Supported PC parts
Supported PC parts
Pros
  • Good audio chip
  • 12 Power Phases
  • Overclock capabilities
  • eSATA port
  • Intel LAN controller
Pros
-
Socket
LGA1150
Socket
LGA1151
Form factor
ATX
Form factor
ATX
Chipset
Intel Z87
Chipset
Intel Z270
Supported Memory
DDR3
1066Mhz 1333Mhz 1600Mhz 1866Mhz 2133Mhz 2400Mhz 2800Mhz
Supported Memory
DDR4
2133Mhz 2400Mhz 2800Mhz 2933Mhz 3200Mhz 3600Mhz 3733Mhz 3866Mhz
* High clock speeds may require enabling the XMP profile in the motherboard BIOS
** RAM support may also depend on the CPU memory controller
ECC RAM Support
ECC RAM Support
Audio Chipset
Realtek ALC1150
Audio Chipset
-
Audio Channels
7.1 Channels
Audio Channels
-
LAN Chipset
Giga PHY Intel I217V
LAN Chipset
-
Max LAN Speed
10/100/1000Mbps
Max LAN Speed
-
SLI Support
Yes
SLI Support
Yes
CrossFire Support
Yes
CrossFire Support
Yes
RAID Support
Yes
RAID Support
Yes
Wireless LAN
No
Wireless LAN
No
PCI-Express x16 Slots
3
PCI-Express x16 Slots
3
PCI-Express x4 Slots
0
PCI-Express x4 Slots
0
PCI-Express x1 Slots
2
PCI-Express x1 Slots
3
SATA 6 Gbps Ports
8
SATA 6 Gbps Ports
8
SATA Express Ports
0
SATA Express Ports
0
M.2 Ports
0
M.2 Ports
3
M.2 Devices support
-
M.2 Devices support
  • 2230 - E Key
  • 2230 / 2242 / 2260 / 2280 - M Key
  • 2230 / 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 - M Key
RAM Slots
4
RAM Slots
4
Maximum Supported RAM
32 GB
Maximum Supported RAM
64 GB
Onboard USB 2.0
3
Onboard USB 2.0
3
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 1
2
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 1
2
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2
0
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2
0
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
0
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
0
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Reasons to pick the ASRock Z87 Extreme4:

  • 60% cheaper, you can save $180.94.

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Reasons to pick the ASRock Z270 Extreme4:

  • Better Pangoly Score. (How do we rate?)
  • Newer Product, it was released around 3 years later.
  • +1 Slots PCI-E x1.
  • +3 Ports M.2.
  • +32 GB maximum RAM supported.

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