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MSI 880GMA-E35 motherboard AMD vs MSI H61M-P21 (B3)

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  • 44specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 28identical
  • 7known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • 880GMA-E35 motherboard AMD:AMD
    • H61M-P21 (B3):Intel
  • Processor socket
    • 880GMA-E35 motherboard AMD:Socket AM3
    • H61M-P21 (B3):LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • 880GMA-E35 motherboard AMD:800,1066,1333 MHz
    • H61M-P21 (B3):1066,1333 MHz
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • 880GMA-E35 motherboard AMD:Hybrid CrossFireX
    • H61M-P21 (B3):Not supported
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • 880GMA-E35 motherboard AMD:1
    • H61M-P21 (B3):2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • 880GMA-E35 motherboard AMD:2
    • H61M-P21 (B3):0
  • PS/2 ports quantity
    • 880GMA-E35 motherboard AMD:1
    • H61M-P21 (B3):2
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • 880GMA-E35 motherboard AMD:1
    • H61M-P21 (B3):0

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Comparison of 880GMA-E35, H61M-P21 (B3)
51 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM3LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Phenom II Triple-Core Mobile, AMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7
Memory1 differ
Number of memory slots22
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Memory voltage1.5 V1.5 V
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers800,1066,1333 MHz1066,1333 MHz
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Storage controllersidentical
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 10, JBODUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffersHybrid CrossFireXNot supported
On-board graphics cardNoNo
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectors33
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Parallel ATA connectors00
S/PDIF out connectorYesYes
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
Number of EATX power connectors11
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers12
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
TPM connectorYesYes
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers12
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network1 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneRealtek RTL8111EUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factormicro ATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD 880GIntel® H61
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC887VIA VT1708S
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers13
PCI Express x16 slots11
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
PCI slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm245 mm
Depth205 mm205 mm
Other features1 differ
Controller interface typeDiffersSATA 6Gb/sSATAII 3Gb/s

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