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MSI 785GM-P45 motherboard AMD vs MSI B75A-G43 GAMING

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 9identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • 785GM-P45 motherboard AMD:AMD
    • B75A-G43 GAMING:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • 785GM-P45 motherboard AMD:Socket AM3
    • B75A-G43 GAMING:LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • 785GM-P45 motherboard AMD:800,1066,1333,1600 MHz
    • B75A-G43 GAMING:1333,1600 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • 785GM-P45 motherboard AMD:16 GB
    • B75A-G43 GAMING:32 GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • 785GM-P45 motherboard AMD:SATA II
    • B75A-G43 GAMING:SATA II, SATA III
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • 785GM-P45 motherboard AMD:3
    • B75A-G43 GAMING:4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • 785GM-P45 motherboard AMD:0
    • B75A-G43 GAMING:2
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • 785GM-P45 motherboard AMD:0
    • B75A-G43 GAMING:1

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Comparison of 785GM-P45, B75A-G43 GAMING
61 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM3LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Phenom II Dual-Core Mobile, AMD Phenom II Quad-Core Mobile, AMD Phenom II Triple-Core Mobile, AMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X3, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6, AMD Phenom II X8Intel® Core™ i7
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory2 differ
Memory channelsKnown for oneDual-channelUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory voltageKnown for one1.5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers800,1066,1333,1600 MHz1333,1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATA IISATA II, SATA III
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 0+1, JBODUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one512 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneHybrid CrossFireXUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for oneAMDUnknown — not stated by the source
DirectX versionKnown for one10.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O4 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers34
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers02
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers01
Number of SATA II connectorsDiffers65
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CD/AUX audio inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU fan connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parallel connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
TPM connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers21
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneFast Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
LAN controllerKnown for oneAtheros AR8131MUnknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD 785GIntel B75
Audio chipKnown for oneVIA VT1708SUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channelsKnown for one7.1 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots3 differ
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers12
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.02.0, 3.0
PCI slotsDiffers13
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers219 mm304.8 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm243.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
S/PDIF in connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Floppy disk drive connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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