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MSI 760GM-P21 (FX) vs MSI PH61-P33 (B3)

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  • 51specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 35identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • 760GM-P21 (FX):AMD
    • PH61-P33 (B3):Intel
  • Processor socket
    • 760GM-P21 (FX):Socket AM3+
    • PH61-P33 (B3):LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • 760GM-P21 (FX):800,1066,1333 MHz
    • PH61-P33 (B3):1066,1333 MHz
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • 760GM-P21 (FX):Hybrid CrossFireX
    • PH61-P33 (B3):Not supported
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • 760GM-P21 (FX):1
    • PH61-P33 (B3):2
  • DVI-D ports quantity
    • 760GM-P21 (FX):1
    • PH61-P33 (B3):0
  • Ethernet interface type
    • 760GM-P21 (FX):Fast Ethernet
    • PH61-P33 (B3):Gigabit Ethernet
  • LAN controller
    • 760GM-P21 (FX):Realtek RTL8101E
    • PH61-P33 (B3):Realtek RTL8111E

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Comparison of 760GM-P21 (FX), PH61-P33 (B3)
71 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM3+LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X3, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
System bus rateKnown for one5.2 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of memory slots22
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Memory voltage1.5 V1.5 V
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers800,1066,1333 MHz1066,1333 MHz
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Supported memory module capacitiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8GB
Memory slots typeKnown for oneDIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllersidentical
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA IISATA II
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 10, JBODUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffersHybrid CrossFireXNot supported
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
DirectX versionKnown for one10.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors00
Number of SATA III connectors00
Number of SATA II connectors44
Number of Parallel ATA connectors00
S/PDIF out connectorYesYes
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
CD/AUX audio inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
Power fan connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers12
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)11
Number of COM connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Parallel connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TPM connectorYesYes
Rear panel I/O ports1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity66
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantity22
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantity00
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
Network2 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8101ERealtek RTL8111E
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD 760GIntel® H61
Audio chipRealtek ALC887Realtek ALC887
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Motherboard southbridgeKnown for oneAMD SB710Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 98SE, WindowsUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers12
PCI Express x16 slots11
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
PCI slotsDiffers13
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUEFI
Clear CMOS jumperYesYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers209 mm205 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm305 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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