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ASUS B150M-A D3 vs GIGABYTE H81 CHIPSET MICRO ATX

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  • 39specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 27identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS B150M-A D3 has 2 more memory slots than the GIGABYTE H81 CHIPSET MICRO ATX (4 vs 2). The ASUS B150M-A D3 has 48 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE H81 CHIPSET MICRO ATX (64 GB vs 16 GB). The ASUS B150M-A D3 has 4 more SATA III connectors than the GIGABYTE H81 CHIPSET MICRO ATX (6 vs 2). Processor socket: LGA 1151 (Socket H4) on the ASUS B150M-A D3, LGA 1150 (Socket H3) on the GIGABYTE H81 CHIPSET MICRO ATX. Supported memory clock speeds: 1333,1600,1866 MHz on the ASUS B150M-A D3, 1333,1600 MHz on the GIGABYTE H81 CHIPSET MICRO ATX.

  • Processor socket
    • B150M-A D3:LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
    • H81 CHIPSET MICRO ATX:LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
  • Number of memory slots
    • B150M-A D3:4
    • H81 CHIPSET MICRO ATX:2
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • B150M-A D3:1333,1600,1866 MHz
    • H81 CHIPSET MICRO ATX:1333,1600 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • B150M-A D3:64 GB
    • H81 CHIPSET MICRO ATX:16 GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • B150M-A D3:SATA III
    • H81 CHIPSET MICRO ATX:SATA II, SATA III
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • B150M-A D3:6
    • H81 CHIPSET MICRO ATX:2
  • Number of SATA II connectors
    • B150M-A D3:0
    • H81 CHIPSET MICRO ATX:2
  • Motherboard chipset
    • B150M-A D3:Intel® B150
    • H81 CHIPSET MICRO ATX:Intel® H81

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Comparison of B150M-A D3, H81 CHIPSET MICRO ATX
60 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1151 (Socket H4)LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7
Memory3 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers42
Memory channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1333,1600,1866 MHz1333,1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB16 GB
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATA IIISATA II, SATA III
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers62
Number of SATA II connectorsDiffers02
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O portsidentical
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Features1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® B150Intel® H81
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC887
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Win
BIOS1 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers128 Mbit32 Mbit
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers234 mm226 mm
DepthDiffers201 mm174 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton® Internet Security (OEM version)
Other featuresidentical
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Graphicsidentical
Maximum resolutionKnown for one4096 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source

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