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Product comparison · 2 motherboards

ASUS PRIME B250M-A/CSM vs MSI X370 GAMING PLUS

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  • 53specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 30identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • Intel
    • AMD
  • Processor socket
    • LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
    • Socket AM4
  • ECC сompatibility
    • Non-ECC
    • ECC & Non-ECC
  • Maximum resolution
    • 4096 x 2160 pixels
    • 2560 x 1600 pixels
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • 1
    • 2
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • 2
    • 4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • 2
    • 4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity
    • 1
    • 0

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79 specifications
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ASUS

PRIME B250M-A/CSMView product
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MSI

X370 GAMING PLUSView product
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1151 (Socket H4)Socket AM4
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®AMD A, AMD Athlon, AMD Athlon™ X4, AMD Ryzen 2000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 Series
Memory2 differ
ECC сompatibilityDiffersNon-ECCECC & Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2400 MHz1866,2133,2400,2667,2933,3200 MHz
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYes
Graphics1 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1024 MB
Maximum resolutionDiffers4096 x 2160 pixels2560 x 1600 pixels
Number of displays supportedKnown for one3
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for one2-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way CrossFireX
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers12
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYes
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for one1
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers24
12V power connectorKnown for oneYes
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYes
Parallel connectorKnown for oneYes
Serial port headersKnown for one1
Rear panel I/O ports6 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers21
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4
Features5 differ
Component forDiffersMini PCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersIntelAMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® B250AMD X370
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC887Realtek ALC892
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 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, Window
PC health monitoringKnown for oneFan, Temperature
Number of mounting holesKnown for one9
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one1
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one1
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers21
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one3
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one2
BIOS1 differ
ACPI versionDiffers6.05.0
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneYes
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)Known for oneYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm304 mm
DepthDiffers206 mm243 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneSATA
ManualKnown for oneYes
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes
Storage controllersidentical
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 10

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