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GIGABYTE B450 AORUS ELITE vs MSI B450 GAMING PLUS

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  • 57specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 44identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • ECC сompatibility
    • B450 AORUS ELITE:ECC & Non-ECC
    • B450 GAMING PLUS:Non-ECC
  • Supported storage drive types
    • B450 AORUS ELITE:SSD
    • B450 GAMING PLUS:HDD & SSD
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • B450 AORUS ELITE:M.2, SATA
    • B450 GAMING PLUS:M.2, SATA III
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • B450 AORUS ELITE:CrossFire
    • B450 GAMING PLUS:2-Way CrossFireX
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • B450 AORUS ELITE:3
    • B450 GAMING PLUS:4
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • B450 AORUS ELITE:4
    • B450 GAMING PLUS:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • B450 AORUS ELITE:4
    • B450 GAMING PLUS:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • B450 AORUS ELITE:0
    • B450 GAMING PLUS:2

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Comparison of B450 AORUS ELITE, B450 GAMING PLUS
94 specifications
Processoridentical
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory2 differ
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECC & Non-ECCNon-ECC
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 GB
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2400,2667,2933 MHz1866,2133,2400,2667,2800,2933,3000,3066,3200,3466 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Known for one2933 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive typesDiffersSSDHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, SATAM.2, SATA III
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Graphics1 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2048 MB
Parallel processing technology supportDiffersCrossFire2-Way CrossFireX
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O1 differ
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers34
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parallel connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
12V power connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Headphone outputsDiffers61
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8111H
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
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 10, Windows 7Windows 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
CertificationKnown for oneCE, FCCUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
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 one2Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOSidentical
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one128 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
ACPI versionKnown for one5.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) versionKnown for one2.7Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) versionKnown for one2.7Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
DepthDiffers235 mm244 mm
HeightKnown for one80 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5/3.5"
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
WeightKnown for one910 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84733020Unknown — not stated by the source

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