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ASUS P8Z68-V LE vs MSI Z68A-GD80 (G3)

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 33identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • P8Z68-V LE:4
    • Z68A-GD80 (G3):3
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • P8Z68-V LE:2
    • Z68A-GD80 (G3):3
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • P8Z68-V LE:2
    • Z68A-GD80 (G3):1
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • P8Z68-V LE:1
    • Z68A-GD80 (G3):2
  • eSATA ports quantity
    • P8Z68-V LE:0
    • Z68A-GD80 (G3):1
  • PS/2 ports quantity
    • P8Z68-V LE:0
    • Z68A-GD80 (G3):1
  • Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports
    • P8Z68-V LE:0
    • Z68A-GD80 (G3):1
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • P8Z68-V LE:1
    • Z68A-GD80 (G3):0

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Comparison of P8Z68-V LE, Z68A-GD80 (G3)
74 specifications
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor socketLGA 1155 (Socket H2)LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
Compatible processor seriesIntel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Number of memory slots44
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneNon-ECCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1600,1866,2133,2200 MHz1066,1333,1600,2133 MHz
Maximum internal memory32 GB32 GB
Memory voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 V
Storage controllersidentical
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneQuad-GPU CrossFireXUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1024 MB
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers43
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors11
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers23
Number of SATA II connectors44
Number of Parallel ATA connectors00
S/PDIF out connectorYesYes
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
Power fan connectorYesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers21
EPS power connector (8-pin)YesYes
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
CD/AUX audio inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of IEEE1394 connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI-D ports quantity11
Headphone outputs66
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111ERealtek RTL8111E
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Featuresidentical
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Motherboard chipsetIntel Z68Intel Z68
Audio chipRealtek ALC892Realtek ALC892
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
CertificationKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Overclocking featuresKnown for oneASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 slots22
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers23
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI slotsDiffers32
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneAMIUnknown — not stated by the source
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one64 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
ACPI versionKnown for one2.0aUnknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width305 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers229 mm244 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedYesYes
Trial softwareKnown for oneAnti-virusUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneASUS Utilities ASUS Update LucidLogix VirtuUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Controller interface typeKnown for oneIntel Z68Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Special featuresKnown for oneASUS Dual Intelligent Processors - TPU & EPU: ASUS TPU: - Auto Tuning - TurboV - GPU Boost - TPU switch ASUS EPU: - EPU ASUS Power Design: - 4 +2 Phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features: - MemOK! - AI Suite II - Ai Charger+ - Anti-Surge - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user inUnknown — not stated by the source
Manageability featuresKnown for oneWfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXEUnknown — not stated by the source

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