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MSI 870A-G54 (FX) vs MSI Z68A-GD55 Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX

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  • 43specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 26identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • 870A-G54 (FX):AMD
    • Z68A-GD55 Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX:Intel
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • 870A-G54 (FX):800,1066,1333,1600 MHz
    • Z68A-GD55 Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX:1066,1333,1600,2133 MHz
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • 870A-G54 (FX):SATA III
    • Z68A-GD55 Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX:SATA II, SATA III
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • 870A-G54 (FX):6
    • Z68A-GD55 Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX:4
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • 870A-G54 (FX):6
    • Z68A-GD55 Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX:4
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • 870A-G54 (FX):0
    • Z68A-GD55 Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX:1
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • 870A-G54 (FX):0
    • Z68A-GD55 Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX:1
  • DVI-D ports quantity
    • 870A-G54 (FX):0
    • Z68A-GD55 Intel Z68 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX:1

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Comparison of 870A-G54 (FX), Z68A-GD55
61 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 1155 (Socket H2)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Phenom FX, AMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X3, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6, AMD Phenom X4Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7
Memory1 differ
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of memory slots44
Memory channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-channel
Memory voltage1.5 V1.5 V
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers800,1066,1333,1600 MHz1066,1333,1600,2133 MHz
Maximum internal memory32 GB32 GB
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATA IIISATA II, SATA III
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 5, 10
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectors33
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers64
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
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 connectorYesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
TPM connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers64
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers01
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S/PDIF out portYesYes
Serial ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8111D(L)Realtek RTL8111E
Networking featuresGigabit ethernetGigabit Ethernet
Features3 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD 870 (RX881)Intel Z68
Audio chipRealtek ALC892Realtek ALC892
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers13
PCI Express x16 slots22
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
PCI slotsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOSidentical
Clear CMOS buttonYesYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm245 mm
DepthDiffers205 mm305 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
S/PDIF in portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceS/PDIF
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source

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