Product comparison · 2 motherboards

MSI 760GM-P23 (FX) vs MSI Z68A-GD55 (G3)

41specifications compared
26differ
15identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

Processor manufacturer
- 760GM-P23 (FX):AMD
- Z68A-GD55 (G3):Intel
Processor socket
- 760GM-P23 (FX):Socket AM3
- Z68A-GD55 (G3):LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
Number of memory slots
- 760GM-P23 (FX):2
- Z68A-GD55 (G3):4
Supported memory clock speeds
- 760GM-P23 (FX):800,1066,1333 MHz
- Z68A-GD55 (G3):1066,1333,1600,2133 MHz
Maximum internal memory
- 760GM-P23 (FX):16 GB
- Z68A-GD55 (G3):32 GB
Supported storage drive interfaces
- 760GM-P23 (FX):SATA II
- Z68A-GD55 (G3):SATA II, SATA III
Parallel processing technology support
- 760GM-P23 (FX):Hybrid CrossFireX
- Z68A-GD55 (G3):Not supported
USB 2.0 connectors
- 760GM-P23 (FX):2
- Z68A-GD55 (G3):3

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Comparison of 760GM-P23 (FX), Z68A-GD55 (G3)
65 specifications	A MSI 760GM-P23 (FX)View product	B MSI Z68A-GD55 (G3)View product
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffers	AMD	Intel
Processor socketDiffers	Socket AM3	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
Compatible processor seriesDiffers	AMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X3, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6	Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7
System bus rateKnown for one	5.2 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Supported memory types	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers	2	4
Memory slots typeKnown for one	DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory channelsKnown for one	Dual-channel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory voltage	1.5 V	1.5 V
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers	800,1066,1333 MHz	1066,1333,1600,2133 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	32 GB
Supported memory module capacitiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffers	SATA II	SATA II, SATA III
RAID levelsKnown for one	0, 1, 10, JBOD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers	Hybrid CrossFireX	Not supported
Internal I/O4 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers	2	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers	0	1
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers	0	4
Number of SATA II connectorsDiffers	6	4
Number of Parallel ATA connectors	0	0
S/PDIF out connector	Yes	Yes
Front panel audio connector	Yes	Yes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Chassis intrusion connector	Yes	Yes
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
TPM connector	Yes	Yes
CD/AUX audio inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power fan connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CPU fan connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	6	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DVI-D ports quantity	1	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet interface typeDiffers	Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controller	Realtek RTL8111E	Realtek RTL8111E
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Fast Ethernet
Features4 differ
Component for	PC	PC
Motherboard form factorDiffers	micro ATX	ATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffers	AMD	Intel
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	AMD 760G	Intel Z68
Motherboard southbridgeKnown for one	AMD SB710	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio chipDiffers	Realtek ALC887	Realtek ALC892
Audio output channelsKnown for one	7.1 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power source type	ATX	ATX
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers	1	3
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers	1	2
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOSidentical
Clear CMOS button	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers	205 mm	305 mm
DepthDiffers	244 mm	245 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Audio outputKnown for one	S/PDIF	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF in portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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