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ASUS PRIME Q270M-C/CSM vs MSI B250M MORTAR

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  • 43specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 32identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • PRIME Q270M-C/CSM:1
    • B250M MORTAR:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • PRIME Q270M-C/CSM:2
    • B250M MORTAR:1
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • PRIME Q270M-C/CSM:2
    • B250M MORTAR:3
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • PRIME Q270M-C/CSM:6
    • B250M MORTAR:3
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity
    • PRIME Q270M-C/CSM:0
    • B250M MORTAR:1
  • PS/2 ports quantity
    • PRIME Q270M-C/CSM:2
    • B250M MORTAR:1
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • PRIME Q270M-C/CSM:1
    • B250M MORTAR:0
  • LAN controller
    • PRIME Q270M-C/CSM:Intel I219LM
    • B250M MORTAR:Intel® I219-V

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Comparison of PRIME Q270M-C/CSM, B250M MORTAR
77 specifications
Processoridentical
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Intel Core i3/i5/i7/i9 seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcei3-6xxx, i3-7xxx, i5-6xxx, i5-7xxx, i7-6xxx
Memoryidentical
Memory channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-channel
Supported memory module capacitiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2-Way CrossFireX
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4096 x 2160 pixels
Discrete graphics supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers21
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers23
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial port headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers63
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers21
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
LAN controllerDiffersIntel I219LMIntel® I219-V
Features1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® Q270Intel® B250
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC892
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePassive
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers21
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeDiffersUEFI AMIUEFI
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one16 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
ACPI versionKnown for one5.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Optane™ Memory ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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