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GIGABYTE GA-A320M-DS2 motherboard AMD A320 Socket AM4 micro ATX vs GIGABYTE GA-AB350M-Gaming 3

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  • 53specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 38identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of memory slots
    • GA-A320M-DS2 motherboard AMD A320 Socket AM4 micro ATX:2
    • GA-AB350M-Gaming 3:1
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • GA-A320M-DS2 motherboard AMD A320 Socket AM4 micro ATX:2133,2400,2667,2933,3200 MHz
    • GA-AB350M-Gaming 3:2133,2400,2933,3200 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • GA-A320M-DS2 motherboard AMD A320 Socket AM4 micro ATX:32 GB
    • GA-AB350M-Gaming 3:64 GB
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • GA-A320M-DS2 motherboard AMD A320 Socket AM4 micro ATX:4
    • GA-AB350M-Gaming 3:6
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • GA-A320M-DS2 motherboard AMD A320 Socket AM4 micro ATX:3
    • GA-AB350M-Gaming 3:4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • GA-A320M-DS2 motherboard AMD A320 Socket AM4 micro ATX:1
    • GA-AB350M-Gaming 3:2
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • GA-A320M-DS2 motherboard AMD A320 Socket AM4 micro ATX:0
    • GA-AB350M-Gaming 3:1
  • Motherboard chipset
    • GA-A320M-DS2 motherboard AMD A320 Socket AM4 micro ATX:AMD A320
    • GA-AB350M-Gaming 3:AMD B350

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Comparison of GA-A320M-DS2, GA-AB350M-Gaming 3
78 specifications
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketSocket AM4Socket AM4
Compatible processor seriesAMD A, AMD Athlon, AMD Athlon™ X4, AMD Ryzen 2000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 SeriesAMD A, AMD Athlon, AMD Athlon™ X4, AMD Ryzen 2000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 Series
Maximum number of SMP processors11
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket AM4
Memory3 differ
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers21
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityECC & Non-ECCECC & Non-ECC
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 GB
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2400,2667,2933,3200 MHz2133,2400,2933,3200 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB64 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllersidentical
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA II, SATA III
RAID levels0, 1, 100, 1, 10
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2-Way CrossFireX
Discrete graphics supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one2000 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1200 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors00
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers46
Number of SATA II connectors00
S/PDIF out connectorYesYes
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
Front panel connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
Power fan connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
12V power connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parallel connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TPM connectorYesYes
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial port headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers34
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
PS/2 ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DVI-D ports quantity11
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inYesYes
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Features2 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factormicro ATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMDAMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A320AMD B350
Audio chipRealtek ALC887Realtek ALC887
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 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 x64Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x6
PC health monitoringKnown for oneFan, Temperature, VoltageUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers21
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers12
Number of M.2 (M) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory sizeDiffers128 Mbit256 Mbit
ACPI version5.05.0
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers226 mm244 mm
DepthDiffers195 mm244 mm
Packaging content1 differ
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bundled softwareDiffersNorton Internet Security, cFosSpeedNorton Internet Security (OEM version) cFosSpeed
Other featuresidentical
BIOS switch buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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