Product comparison · 2 motherboards

MSI 760GM-P35 motherboard AMD vs MSI GF615M-P31 motherboard NVIDIA nForce 630a Socket AM3 micro ATX

45specifications compared
16differ
29identical
16known for one product only

Key differences

Number of memory slots
- 760GM-P35 motherboard AMD:4
- GF615M-P31 motherboard NVIDIA nForce 630a Socket AM3 micro ATX:2
Supported memory clock speeds
- 760GM-P35 motherboard AMD:800,1066,1333,1600 MHz
- GF615M-P31 motherboard NVIDIA nForce 630a Socket AM3 micro ATX:800,1066,1333 MHz
Maximum internal memory
- 760GM-P35 motherboard AMD:16 GB
- GF615M-P31 motherboard NVIDIA nForce 630a Socket AM3 micro ATX:8 GB
RAID levels
- 760GM-P35 motherboard AMD:0, 1, 0+1, JBOD
- GF615M-P31 motherboard NVIDIA nForce 630a Socket AM3 micro ATX:0, 1, 5, 10
Parallel processing technology support
- 760GM-P35 motherboard AMD:Hybrid CrossFireX
- GF615M-P31 motherboard NVIDIA nForce 630a Socket AM3 micro ATX:Not supported
USB 2.0 connectors
- 760GM-P35 motherboard AMD:3
- GF615M-P31 motherboard NVIDIA nForce 630a Socket AM3 micro ATX:2
Number of SATA II connectors
- 760GM-P35 motherboard AMD:6
- GF615M-P31 motherboard NVIDIA nForce 630a Socket AM3 micro ATX:4
HDMI ports quantity
- 760GM-P35 motherboard AMD:1
- GF615M-P31 motherboard NVIDIA nForce 630a Socket AM3 micro ATX:0

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Comparison of 760GM-P35, GF615M-P31
61 specifications	A MSI 760GM-P35 motherboard AMD Model 760GM-P35 View product	B MSI GF615M-P31 motherboard NVIDIA nForce 630a Socket AM3 micro ATX Model GF615M-P31 View product
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	AMD	AMD
Processor socket	Socket AM3	Socket AM3
Compatible processor series	AMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6	AMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6
Processor system buses supportedKnown for one	2600 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Memory3 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers	4	2
Memory channels	Dual-channel	Dual-channel
Memory voltage	1.5 V	1.5 V
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers	800,1066,1333,1600 MHz	800,1066,1333 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Storage controllers1 differ
RAID levelsDiffers	0, 1, 0+1, JBOD	0, 1, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers	Hybrid CrossFireX	Not supported
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NVIDIA
Graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GeForce 7025
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers	3	2
Number of SATA II connectorsDiffers	6	4
Number of Parallel ATA connectors	1	1
S/PDIF out connector	Yes	Yes
Front panel audio connector	Yes	Yes
CD/AUX audio in	Yes	Yes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)	Yes	Yes
Power fan connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU fan connector	Yes	Yes
Chassis intrusion connector	Yes	Yes
Parallel connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
TPM connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
PS/2 ports quantity	2	2
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DVI-D ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	6	2
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Serial ports quantity	1	1
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Network2 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffers	Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet	Fast Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffers	Atheros AR8131M	Realtek RTL8105E
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Component for	PC	PC
Motherboard form factor	micro ATX	micro ATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	AMD 760G	NVIDIA nForce 630a
Motherboard southbridgeKnown for one	AMD SB710	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio chipDiffers	VIA VT1828S	Realtek ALC887
Audio output channels	7.1 channels	7.1 channels
Power source type	ATX	ATX
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows	Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots3 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers	2	1
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers	12	1
PCI slotsDiffers	1	2
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.0
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width	244 mm	244 mm
Depth	200 mm	200 mm
Other featuresidentical
Floppy disk drive connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics controllerKnown for one	512	Unknown — not stated by the source
Controller interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	nForce 630a
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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