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ASUS PRIME A320M-A vs MSI A320M PRO-VD PLUS

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 32identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of memory slots
    • PRIME A320M-A:4
    • A320M PRO-VD PLUS:2
  • Maximum internal memory
    • PRIME A320M-A:64 GB
    • A320M PRO-VD PLUS:32 GB
  • Maximum resolution
    • PRIME A320M-A:4096 x 2160 pixels
    • A320M PRO-VD PLUS:2048 x 1280 pixels
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • PRIME A320M-A:0
    • A320M PRO-VD PLUS:1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors
    • PRIME A320M-A:1
    • A320M PRO-VD PLUS:0
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • PRIME A320M-A:6
    • A320M PRO-VD PLUS:4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • PRIME A320M-A:0
    • A320M PRO-VD PLUS:4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • PRIME A320M-A:4
    • A320M PRO-VD PLUS:0

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Comparison of PRIME A320M-A, A320M PRO-VD PLUS
77 specifications
Processor1 differ
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD A, AMD Athlon, AMD Athlon™ X4, AMD Ryzen 2000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 SeriesAMD A, AMD Athlon, AMD Athlon™ X4, AMD Ryzen 2000 Series
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory3 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers42
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2400,2666,2933,3200 MHz1866,2133,2400,2667,2933,3200 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllersidentical
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD
RAID levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0, 1, 10
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers4096 x 2160 pixels2048 x 1280 pixels
DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.0
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsDiffers10
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers64
Front panel connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial port headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 one1Unknown — not stated by the source
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers04
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers40
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers21
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Featuresidentical
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC887
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro x64Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of M.2 (M) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneUEFI AMIUnknown — not stated by the source
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one16 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
ACPI versionKnown for one6.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
DepthDiffers240 mm206 mm
HeightKnown for one251 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
WeightKnown for one849 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84733020Unknown — not stated by the source

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