Product comparison · 2 motherboards

MSI A320M PRO-VD/S V2 vs MSI B450M PRO-M2 V2

50specifications compared
11differ
39identical
25known for one product only

Key differences

ECC сompatibility
- A320M PRO-VD/S V2:Non-ECC
- B450M PRO-M2 V2:ECC & Non-ECC
Supported storage drive interfaces
- A320M PRO-VD/S V2:SATA III
- B450M PRO-M2 V2:M.2, SATA III
PS/2 ports quantity
- A320M PRO-VD/S V2:1
- B450M PRO-M2 V2:2
HDMI ports quantity
- A320M PRO-VD/S V2:0
- B450M PRO-M2 V2:1
LAN controller
- A320M PRO-VD/S V2:Realtek 8111H
- B450M PRO-M2 V2:Realtek RTL8111H
Motherboard chipset
- A320M PRO-VD/S V2:AMD A320
- B450M PRO-M2 V2:AMD B450
Width
- A320M PRO-VD/S V2:236 mm
- B450M PRO-M2 V2:244 mm
Depth
- A320M PRO-VD/S V2:187 mm
- B450M PRO-M2 V2:206 mm

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Comparison of A320M PRO-VD/S V2, B450M PRO-M2 V2
75 specifications	A MSI A320M PRO-VD/S V2 View product	B MSI B450M PRO-M2 V2 View product
Processor1 differ
Compatible processor seriesDiffers	AMD A, AMD Athlon, AMD Athlon™ X4, AMD Ryzen 2000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 Series	AMD Athlon, AMD Ryzen 2000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 Series
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Memory2 differ
ECC сompatibilityDiffers	Non-ECC	ECC & Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers	1866,2133,2400,2667 MHz	1866,2133,2400,2667,2800,2933,3000,3066,3200,3466 MHz
Supported memory module capacitiesKnown for one	4GB, 8GB, 16GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive typesKnown for one	HDD & SSD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffers	SATA III	M.2, SATA III
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2048 MB
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4096 x 2160 pixels
Internal I/Oidentical
Front panel audio connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front panel connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU fan connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial port headersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
RGB LED pin headerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Network1 differ
LAN controllerDiffers	Realtek 8111H	Realtek RTL8111H
Features2 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	AMD A320	AMD B450
Power source typeKnown for one	ATX	Unknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	Windows 10, Windows 7	Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 x64
Number of mounting holesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9
Expansion slotsidentical
Number of M.2 (M) slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers	236 mm	244 mm
DepthDiffers	187 mm	206 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial port via internal headerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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