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Product comparison · 2 motherboards

MSI 880GMA-E35 (FX) vs MSI Z68A-GD65 (G3)

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  • 39specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 24identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • AMD
    • Intel
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • 800,1066,1333 MHz
    • 1066,1333,1600,2133 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • 16 GB
    • 32 GB
  • RAID levels
    • 0, 1
    • 0, 1, 5, 10
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • 6
    • 4
  • Headphone outputs
    • 1
    • 6
  • Motherboard form factor
    • micro ATX
    • ATX
  • Motherboard chipset
    • AMD 880G
    • Intel Z68

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880GMA-E35 (FX)View product
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Z68A-GD65 (G3)View product
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketKnown for oneLGA 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 slots44
Memory channelsKnown for oneDual-channel
Memory voltage1.5 V1.5 V
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers800,1066,1333 MHz1066,1333,1600,2133 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Supported memory typesKnown for oneDDR3-SDRAM
Storage controllers1 differ
RAID levelsDiffers0, 10, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for oneSATA II
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1024 MB
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYes
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneNot supported
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectors33
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsKnown for one1
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers64
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for one4
Number of Parallel ATA connectors00
S/PDIF out connectorYesYes
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
CD/AUX audio inKnown for oneYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one1
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYes
TPM connectorYesYes
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYes
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for one1
Rear panel I/O ports1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
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 quantity11
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI-D ports quantity11
Headphone outputsDiffers16
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneRealtek RTL8111E
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Features3 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD 880GIntel Z68
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC887Realtek ALC892
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows
Motherboard chipset familyKnown for oneAMD
Expansion slots3 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers13
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers12
PCI slotsDiffers12
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers205 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm245 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes
BIOSidentical
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYes

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