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ASUS ROG STRIX B450-E GAMING vs MSI B450M PRO-VDH V2

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  • 44specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 28identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • ROG STRIX B450-E GAMING:2
    • B450M PRO-VDH V2:8
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • ROG STRIX B450-E GAMING:1
    • B450M PRO-VDH V2:6
  • Number of Parallel ATA connectors
    • ROG STRIX B450-E GAMING:0
    • B450M PRO-VDH V2:1
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • ROG STRIX B450-E GAMING:3
    • B450M PRO-VDH V2:2
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • ROG STRIX B450-E GAMING:2
    • B450M PRO-VDH V2:4
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • ROG STRIX B450-E GAMING:0
    • B450M PRO-VDH V2:1
  • HDMI version
    • ROG STRIX B450-E GAMING:2.0b
    • B450M PRO-VDH V2:1.4
  • DVI-D ports quantity
    • ROG STRIX B450-E GAMING:0
    • B450M PRO-VDH V2:1

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Comparison of ROG STRIX B450-E GAMING, B450M PRO-VDH V2
91 specifications
Processoridentical
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket AM4
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 GB
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2400,2666,2800,3000,3200,3466,3533 MHz1866,2133,2400,2667,2800,2933,3000,3066,3200,3466 MHz
Storage controllersidentical
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2, SATA
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Graphicsidentical
Number of displays supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for one3-Way CrossFireXUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one4096 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O4 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers28
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers16
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsDiffers01
Front panel connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power fan connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers32
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
RGB LED pin headerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionDiffers2.0b1.4
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers01
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.2Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
COM ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
LAN controllerDiffersIntel® I211-ATRealtek RTL8111H
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Features4 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC S1220ARealtek ALC892
Audio output channelsDiffers8.0 channels7.1 channels
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceATX
Number of mounting holesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 7 x64Windows 10
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsDiffers32
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOSidentical
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm244 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5/3.5"
Analog audio outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical detailsidentical
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcem-ATX
M.2 card slot (storage)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1

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