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

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