Product comparison · 2 motherboards

ASUS TUF B450M-PLUS GAMING vs GIGABYTE B450M DS3H (rev. 1.0)

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  • 52specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 39identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • TUF B450M-PLUS GAMING:6
    • B450M DS3H (rev. 1.0):4
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • TUF B450M-PLUS GAMING:2
    • B450M DS3H (rev. 1.0):1
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • TUF B450M-PLUS GAMING:2
    • B450M DS3H (rev. 1.0):4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • TUF B450M-PLUS GAMING:1
    • B450M DS3H (rev. 1.0):0
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
    • TUF B450M-PLUS GAMING:1
    • B450M DS3H (rev. 1.0):0
  • Audio chip
    • TUF B450M-PLUS GAMING:Realtek ALC887-VD2
    • B450M DS3H (rev. 1.0):Realtek ALC887
  • BIOS memory size
    • TUF B450M-PLUS GAMING:128 Mbit
    • B450M DS3H (rev. 1.0):16 Mbit
  • ACPI version
    • TUF B450M-PLUS GAMING:6.1
    • B450M DS3H (rev. 1.0):5.0

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Comparison of TUF B450M-PLUS GAMING, B450M DS3H (rev. 1.0)
84 specifications
Memory1 differ
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceECC & Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2400,2666,2800,3000,3200 MHz2133,2400,2667,2933,3200 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllersidentical
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD & SSD
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Graphics1 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2048 MB
Parallel processing technology supportDiffersCrossFireX2-Way CrossFireX, Quad-GPU CrossFireX
Internal I/O2 differ
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers64
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers21
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 EATX power connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
12V power connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDMI versionKnown for one2.0bUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
LAN controllerKnown for oneRealtek RTL8111HUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC887-VD2Realtek ALC887
PC health monitoringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFan, Temperature, Voltage
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePassive
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceATX
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro x64Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 x64
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS3 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers128 Mbit16 Mbit
ACPI versionDiffers6.15.0
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) versionDiffers3.12.7
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
DepthDiffers244 mm215 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security (OEM version) cFosSpeed
Cables includedKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5/3.5"

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