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ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER vs MSI A68HM-P33 AMD A68H Socket FM2+ micro ATX

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  • 40specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 19identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • Z97-PRO GAMER:Intel
    • A68HM-P33 AMD A68H Socket FM2+ micro ATX:AMD
  • Processor socket
    • Z97-PRO GAMER:LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
    • A68HM-P33 AMD A68H Socket FM2+ micro ATX:Socket FM2+
  • Number of memory slots
    • Z97-PRO GAMER:4
    • A68HM-P33 AMD A68H Socket FM2+ micro ATX:2
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • Z97-PRO GAMER:1333,1600 MHz
    • A68HM-P33 AMD A68H Socket FM2+ micro ATX:1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • Z97-PRO GAMER:SATA
    • A68HM-P33 AMD A68H Socket FM2+ micro ATX:SATA III
  • RAID levels
    • Z97-PRO GAMER:0, 1, 5, 10
    • A68HM-P33 AMD A68H Socket FM2+ micro ATX:0, 1, 10
  • Maximum graphics card memory
    • Z97-PRO GAMER:512 MB
    • A68HM-P33 AMD A68H Socket FM2+ micro ATX:2048 MB
  • Maximum resolution
    • Z97-PRO GAMER:4096 x 2160 pixels
    • A68HM-P33 AMD A68H Socket FM2+ micro ATX:2560 x 1600 pixels

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Comparison of Z97-PRO GAMER, A68HM-P33
65 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1150 (Socket H3)Socket FM2+
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®AMD A
Memory2 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers42
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1333,1600 MHz1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz
Memory channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-channel
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATASATA III
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 10
Graphics2 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers512 MB2048 MB
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneQuad-GPU CrossFireX, Quad-GPU SLIUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers4096 x 2160 pixels2560 x 1600 pixels
Number of displays supportedKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial port headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers63
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Network1 differ
LAN controllerDiffersIntel® I218-VRealtek RTL8111G
Features3 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersIntelAMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® Z97AMD A68H
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC887
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers21
PCI slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
BIOSidentical
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one64 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
ACPI versionKnown for one5.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm244 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm174 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneAnti-virusUnknown — not stated by the source

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