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MSI 880GM-E35 motherboard AMD vs MSI Z68A-GD65 (B3)

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 17identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Z68A-GD65 (B3) has 2 more memory slots than the MSI 880GM-E35 motherboard AMD (4 vs 2). The MSI Z68A-GD65 (B3) has 1 more USB 2.0 connectors than the MSI 880GM-E35 motherboard AMD (3 vs 2). The MSI 880GM-E35 motherboard AMD has 2 more USB 2.0 ports quantity than the MSI Z68A-GD65 (B3) (6 vs 4). Processor manufacturer: AMD on the MSI 880GM-E35 motherboard AMD, Intel on the MSI Z68A-GD65 (B3). Supported memory clock speeds: 800,1066,1333,1600 MHz on the MSI 880GM-E35 motherboard AMD, 1066,1333,1600,2133 MHz on the MSI Z68A-GD65 (B3).

  • Processor manufacturer
    • 880GM-E35 motherboard AMD:AMD
    • Z68A-GD65 (B3):Intel
  • Number of memory slots
    • 880GM-E35 motherboard AMD:2
    • Z68A-GD65 (B3):4
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • 880GM-E35 motherboard AMD:800,1066,1333,1600 MHz
    • Z68A-GD65 (B3):1066,1333,1600,2133 MHz
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • 880GM-E35 motherboard AMD:2
    • Z68A-GD65 (B3):3
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • 880GM-E35 motherboard AMD:6
    • Z68A-GD65 (B3):4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • 880GM-E35 motherboard AMD:0
    • Z68A-GD65 (B3):2
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • 880GM-E35 motherboard AMD:0
    • Z68A-GD65 (B3):1
  • Ethernet interface type
    • 880GM-E35 motherboard AMD:Gigabit Ethernet
    • Z68A-GD65 (B3):Fast Ethernet

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Comparison of 880GM-E35, Z68A-GD65 (B3)
53 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 1155 (Socket H2)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X3, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7
Memory2 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers800,1066,1333,1600 MHz1066,1333,1600,2133 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Supported memory module capacitiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB
Supported memory typesKnown for oneDDR3-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one16 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CD/AUX audio inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — 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
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8111E
Features2 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD 880GIntel Z68
Motherboard chipset familyKnown for oneAMDUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers13
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers12
PCI slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEFI
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers205 mm245 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm305 mm
Storage controllersidentical
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for oneSATA IIUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
S/PDIF in connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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