Product comparison · 2 motherboards

GIGABYTE GA-X58A-UD3R (rev. 2.0) vs MSI Z68MA-G45 (G3)

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 20identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor socket
    • GA-X58A-UD3R (rev. 2.0):Socket B (LGA 1366)
    • Z68MA-G45 (G3):LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
  • Number of memory slots
    • GA-X58A-UD3R (rev. 2.0):6
    • Z68MA-G45 (G3):4
  • Memory channels
    • GA-X58A-UD3R (rev. 2.0):Triple-channel
    • Z68MA-G45 (G3):Dual-channel
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • GA-X58A-UD3R (rev. 2.0):800,1066,1333,2200 MHz
    • Z68MA-G45 (G3):1066,1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • GA-X58A-UD3R (rev. 2.0):24 GB
    • Z68MA-G45 (G3):32 GB
  • Controller type
    • GA-X58A-UD3R (rev. 2.0):iTE IT8720
    • Z68MA-G45 (G3):Intel Z68 (B3)
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • GA-X58A-UD3R (rev. 2.0):3-Way SLI
    • Z68MA-G45 (G3):2-Way SLI
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • GA-X58A-UD3R (rev. 2.0):2
    • Z68MA-G45 (G3):3

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Comparison of GA-X58A-UD3R (rev. 2.0), Z68MA-G45 (G3)
69 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket B (LGA 1366)LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7
Memory5 differ
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers64
Memory channelsDiffersTriple-channelDual-channel
Memory voltage1.5 V1.5 V
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneNon-ECCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers800,1066,1333,2200 MHz1066,1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers24 GB32 GB
Controller typeDiffersiTE IT8720Intel Z68 (B3)
Supported memory module capacitiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB
Storage controllersidentical
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA II, SATA IIISATA II, SATA III
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers3-Way SLI2-Way SLI
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers23
Number of SATA III connectors22
Number of SATA II connectorsDiffers84
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for one10Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
CD/AUX audio inDiffersYesNo
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parallel connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports9 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers46
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantityDiffers20
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers21
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers20
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers21
Microphone inYesYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outDiffers10
Networkidentical
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111ERealtek RTL8111E
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyIntelIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® X58Intel Z68
Motherboard southbridgeKnown for oneIntel ICH10RUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneMicrosoft Windows 7/Vista/XPUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC892
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers21
PCI Express x16 slots22
PCI slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeDiffersAWARDUEFI
ACPI versionKnown for one1.0bUnknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm244 mm
Depth244 mm244 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneNorton Internet SecurityUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
S/PDIF in connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Controller interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC892

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