Product comparison · 2 motherboards

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

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

Key differences

Processor manufacturer
- 880GMA-E35 (FX):AMD
- Z68A-GD65 (G3):Intel
Supported memory clock speeds
- 880GMA-E35 (FX):800,1066,1333 MHz
- Z68A-GD65 (G3):1066,1333,1600,2133 MHz
Maximum internal memory
- 880GMA-E35 (FX):16 GB
- Z68A-GD65 (G3):32 GB
RAID levels
- 880GMA-E35 (FX):0, 1
- Z68A-GD65 (G3):0, 1, 5, 10
Number of SATA III connectors
- 880GMA-E35 (FX):6
- Z68A-GD65 (G3):4
Headphone outputs
- 880GMA-E35 (FX):1
- Z68A-GD65 (G3):6
Motherboard form factor
- 880GMA-E35 (FX):micro ATX
- Z68A-GD65 (G3):ATX
Motherboard chipset
- 880GMA-E35 (FX):AMD 880G
- Z68A-GD65 (G3):Intel Z68

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Comparison of 880GMA-E35 (FX), Z68A-GD65 (G3)
59 specifications	A MSI 880GMA-E35 (FX)View product	B MSI Z68A-GD65 (G3)View product
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffers	AMD	Intel
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
Compatible processor seriesDiffers	AMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X3, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6	Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7
Memory2 differ
Memory channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dual-channel
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers	800,1066,1333 MHz	1066,1333,1600,2133 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	32 GB
Supported memory typesKnown for one	DDR3-SDRAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers1 differ
RAID levelsDiffers	0, 1	0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for one	SATA II	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1024 MB
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers	6	4
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
CD/AUX audio inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power fan connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports1 differ
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	6
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
LAN controllerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Realtek RTL8111E
Features3 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffers	micro ATX	ATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	AMD 880G	Intel Z68
Audio chipDiffers	Realtek ALC887	Realtek ALC892
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows
Motherboard chipset familyKnown for one	AMD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots3 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers	1	3
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers	1	2
PCI slotsDiffers	1	2
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers	205 mm	305 mm
DepthDiffers	244 mm	245 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
BIOSidentical
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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