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GIGABYTE GA-F2A78M-HD2 (rev. 3.0) vs MSI G41M-P33 Combo

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 19identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • GA-F2A78M-HD2 (rev. 3.0):AMD
    • G41M-P33 Combo:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • GA-F2A78M-HD2 (rev. 3.0):Socket FM2
    • G41M-P33 Combo:LGA 775 (Socket T)
  • Supported memory types
    • GA-F2A78M-HD2 (rev. 3.0):DDR3-SDRAM
    • G41M-P33 Combo:DDR2-SDRAM, DDR3-SDRAM
  • Number of memory slots
    • GA-F2A78M-HD2 (rev. 3.0):2
    • G41M-P33 Combo:4
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • GA-F2A78M-HD2 (rev. 3.0):1333,1600,1866,2133,2400 MHz
    • G41M-P33 Combo:667,800,1066,1333 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • GA-F2A78M-HD2 (rev. 3.0):64 GB
    • G41M-P33 Combo:8 GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • GA-F2A78M-HD2 (rev. 3.0):SATA III
    • G41M-P33 Combo:IDE, SATA II
  • Maximum graphics card memory
    • GA-F2A78M-HD2 (rev. 3.0):2048 MB
    • G41M-P33 Combo:1740 MB

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Comparison of GA-F2A78M-HD2 (rev. 3.0), G41M-P33 Combo
74 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket FM2LGA 775 (Socket T)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD AIntel® Core™2 Duo, Intel® Core™2 Quad
Processor system buses supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800,1066,1333 MHz
Processor thermal power (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source95 W
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM, DDR3-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1333,1600,1866,2133,2400 MHz667,800,1066,1333 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB8 GB
Supported memory module capacitiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4GB
Memory voltageKnown for one1.5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATA IIIIDE, SATA II
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 10, JBODUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers2048 MB1740 MB
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGMA X4500
DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.0
Discrete graphics supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum resolutionKnown for one2560 x 1600 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O4 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers10
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers40
Number of SATA II connectorsDiffers04
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsDiffers01
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front panel audio 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 ports5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers10
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4aUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFast Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8105E
Features3 differ
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A78Intel® G41
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC662
Audio output channelsDiffers7.1 channels5.1 channels
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePassive
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneUEFI AMIUnknown — not stated by the source
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one16 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
ACPI versionKnown for one2.0aUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers226 mm198 mm
DepthDiffers174 mm244 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneNorton® Internet Security (OEM)Unknown — not stated by the source

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