GIGABYTE GA-H55-USB3 (rev. 2.0) vs MSI Z68MA-G45 (G3)

Key differences

• Processor socket
  • GA-H55-USB3 (rev. 2.0):LGA 1156 (Socket H)
  • Z68MA-G45 (G3):LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
• Supported memory clock speeds
  • GA-H55-USB3 (rev. 2.0):800,1066,1333,1666 MHz
  • Z68MA-G45 (G3):1066,1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz
• Maximum internal memory
  • GA-H55-USB3 (rev. 2.0):16 GB
  • Z68MA-G45 (G3):32 GB
• Supported memory module capacities
  • GA-H55-USB3 (rev. 2.0):1GB, 2GB, 4GB
  • Z68MA-G45 (G3):1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB
• Supported storage drive interfaces
  • GA-H55-USB3 (rev. 2.0):SATA II
  • Z68MA-G45 (G3):SATA II, SATA III
• RAID levels
  • GA-H55-USB3 (rev. 2.0):0, 1
  • Z68MA-G45 (G3):0, 1, 5, 10
• Parallel processing technology support
  • GA-H55-USB3 (rev. 2.0):Not supported
  • Z68MA-G45 (G3):2-Way SLI
• Number of SATA II connectors
  • GA-H55-USB3 (rev. 2.0):7
  • Z68MA-G45 (G3):4