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MSI 870A-G54 (FX) vs MSI Z68A-GD55 (G3)

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 27identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • 870A-G54 (FX):AMD
    • Z68A-GD55 (G3):Intel
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • 870A-G54 (FX):800,1066,1333,1600 MHz
    • Z68A-GD55 (G3):1066,1333,1600,2133 MHz
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • 870A-G54 (FX):SATA III
    • Z68A-GD55 (G3):SATA II, SATA III
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • 870A-G54 (FX):6
    • Z68A-GD55 (G3):4
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • 870A-G54 (FX):6
    • Z68A-GD55 (G3):4
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • 870A-G54 (FX):0
    • Z68A-GD55 (G3):1
  • DVI-D ports quantity
    • 870A-G54 (FX):0
    • Z68A-GD55 (G3):1
  • LAN controller
    • 870A-G54 (FX):Realtek RTL8111D(L)
    • Z68A-GD55 (G3):Realtek RTL8111E

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Comparison of 870A-G54 (FX), Z68A-GD55 (G3)
56 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 clock speedsDiffers800,1066,1333,1600 MHz1066,1333,1600,2133 MHz
Supported memory module capacitiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATA IIISATA II, SATA III
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 5, 10Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O1 differ
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
CD/AUX audio inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers64
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8111D(L)Realtek RTL8111E
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit ethernetFast Ethernet
Features3 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD 870 (RX881)Intel Z68
Audio output channelsKnown for one7.1 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers13
PCI slotsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
DepthDiffers205 mm245 mm
Other featuresidentical
S/PDIF in portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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