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MSI 760GM-E51 (FX) vs MSI Z68A-GD80 motherboard Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX

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  • 44specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 23identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • 760GM-E51 (FX):AMD
    • Z68A-GD80 motherboard Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • 760GM-E51 (FX):Socket AM3+
    • Z68A-GD80 motherboard Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX:LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • 760GM-E51 (FX):800,1066,1333 MHz
    • Z68A-GD80 motherboard Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX:1066,1333,1600,2133 MHz
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • 760GM-E51 (FX):SATA II
    • Z68A-GD80 motherboard Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX:SATA II, SATA III
  • RAID levels
    • 760GM-E51 (FX):0, 1, 0+1, JBOD
    • Z68A-GD80 motherboard Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX:0, 1, 5, 10
  • Number of SATA II connectors
    • 760GM-E51 (FX):5
    • Z68A-GD80 motherboard Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX:4
  • Number of Parallel ATA connectors
    • 760GM-E51 (FX):1
    • Z68A-GD80 motherboard Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX:0
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • 760GM-E51 (FX):6
    • Z68A-GD80 motherboard Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX:4

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Comparison of 760GM-E51 (FX), Z68A-GD80
73 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM3+LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Phenom FX, AMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X3, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers800,1066,1333 MHz1066,1333,1600,2133 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Memory voltageKnown for one1.5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneNon-ECCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory module capacitiesKnown for one1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATA IISATA II, SATA III
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 0+1, JBOD0, 1, 5, 10
Graphicsidentical
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of SATA II connectorsDiffers54
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsDiffers10
Power fan connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of IEEE1394 connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers64
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
HDMI versionDiffers1.31.4
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers10
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsDiffers65
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8111D(L)Realtek RTL8111E
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Features3 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD 760GIntel Z68
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC892
Motherboard southbridgeKnown for oneAMD SB710Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers12
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers13
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUEFI
Other featuresidentical
PCI Express power connectors (6-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Supported UDIMM module capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 MHz
Controller interface typeKnown for oneAMD SB710Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one244 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one244 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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