Product comparison · 2 motherboards

GIGABYTE GA-A55M-S2V AMD A75 Socket FM1 micro ATX vs MSI 760GM-P23 (FX)

46specifications compared
11differ
35identical
22known for one product only

Key differences

Processor socket
- GA-A55M-S2V AMD A75 Socket FM1 micro ATX:Socket FM1
- 760GM-P23 (FX):Socket AM3
Supported memory clock speeds
- GA-A55M-S2V AMD A75 Socket FM1 micro ATX:1066,1333,1600,1866,2400 MHz
- 760GM-P23 (FX):800,1066,1333 MHz
Maximum internal memory
- GA-A55M-S2V AMD A75 Socket FM1 micro ATX:32 GB
- 760GM-P23 (FX):16 GB
Parallel processing technology support
- GA-A55M-S2V AMD A75 Socket FM1 micro ATX:Not supported
- 760GM-P23 (FX):Hybrid CrossFireX
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- GA-A55M-S2V AMD A75 Socket FM1 micro ATX:4
- 760GM-P23 (FX):6
PS/2 ports quantity
- GA-A55M-S2V AMD A75 Socket FM1 micro ATX:1
- 760GM-P23 (FX):2
Motherboard chipset
- GA-A55M-S2V AMD A75 Socket FM1 micro ATX:AMD A75
- 760GM-P23 (FX):AMD 760G
PCI Express x1 slots
- GA-A55M-S2V AMD A75 Socket FM1 micro ATX:2
- 760GM-P23 (FX):1

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Comparison of GA-A55M-S2V, 760GM-P23 (FX)
68 specifications	A GIGABYTE GA-A55M-S2V AMD A75 Socket FM1 micro ATX Model GA-A55M-S2V View product	B MSI 760GM-P23 (FX)View product
Processor2 differ
Processor socketDiffers	Socket FM1	Socket AM3
Compatible processor seriesDiffers	AMD A, AMD E2	AMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X3, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.2 GT/s
Memory2 differ
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers	1066,1333,1600,1866,2400 MHz	800,1066,1333 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	32 GB	16 GB
Memory slots typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DIMM
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers	Not supported	Hybrid CrossFireX
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/Oidentical
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	6
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Features1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	AMD A75	AMD 760G
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows XP, Vista, 7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard southbridgeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AMD SB710
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers	2	1
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeKnown for one	AWARD	Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one	64 Mbit	Unknown — not stated by the source
ACPI versionKnown for one	1.0b	Unknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers	244 mm	205 mm
DepthDiffers	210 mm	244 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Norton Internet Security OEM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Controller interface typeKnown for one	iTE IT8720	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	S/PDIF
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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