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ASUS TUF B360M-PLUS GAMING vs MSI B360-A PRO

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  • 55specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 40identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum resolution
    • TUF B360M-PLUS GAMING:4096 x 2160 pixels
    • B360-A PRO:4096 x 2304 pixels
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • TUF B360M-PLUS GAMING:6
    • B360-A PRO:5
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • TUF B360M-PLUS GAMING:2
    • B360-A PRO:5
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • TUF B360M-PLUS GAMING:0
    • B360-A PRO:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity
    • TUF B360M-PLUS GAMING:1
    • B360-A PRO:0
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • TUF B360M-PLUS GAMING:2
    • B360-A PRO:1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
    • TUF B360M-PLUS GAMING:0
    • B360-A PRO:1
  • PS/2 ports quantity
    • TUF B360M-PLUS GAMING:2
    • B360-A PRO:1

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Comparison of TUF B360M-PLUS GAMING, B360-A PRO
87 specifications
Processoridentical
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 sourcei3-8xxx, i5-8xxx, i7-8xxx
Storage controllersidentical
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2, SATA III
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2-Way CrossFireX
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Maximum resolutionDiffers4096 x 2160 pixels4096 x 2304 pixels
Discrete graphics supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1024 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics cardKnown for oneHD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O2 differ
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers65
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers25
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parallel connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Thunderbolt headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Front panel connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of EATX power 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 ports6 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
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 quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers21
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Features1 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC892
Expansion slots3 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers24
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers12
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers21
BIOSidentical
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one16 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
ACPI versionKnown for one6.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) versionKnown for one3.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Optane™ Memory ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm304 mm
DepthDiffers231 mm243 mm
Other featuresidentical
Serial port via internal headerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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