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MSI B150M PRO-DDP vs MSI Z170A SLI

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 18identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • B150M PRO-DDP:M.2, SATA III
    • Z170A SLI:SATA III
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • B150M PRO-DDP:Crossfire
    • Z170A SLI:2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • B150M PRO-DDP:4
    • Z170A SLI:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • B150M PRO-DDP:4
    • Z170A SLI:2
  • DVI-D ports quantity
    • B150M PRO-DDP:1
    • Z170A SLI:0
  • LAN controller
    • B150M PRO-DDP:Realtek RTL8111GN
    • Z170A SLI:Intel® I219-V
  • Motherboard form factor
    • B150M PRO-DDP:micro ATX
    • Z170A SLI:ATX
  • Motherboard chipset
    • B150M PRO-DDP:Intel® B150
    • Z170A SLI:Intel® Z170

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Comparison of B150M PRO-DDP, Z170A SLI
66 specifications
Processor1 differ
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
Memoryidentical
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceECC & Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2133,2400,2600,2800,3000,3200,3600 MHz
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported memory clock speed (max)Known for one2133 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, SATA IIISATA III
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffersCrossfire2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX
DirectX versionKnown for one12.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Audio connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front panel connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CPU fan connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
12V power connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parallel connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial port headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8111GNIntel® I219-V
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® B150Intel® Z170
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC887Realtek ALC1150
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceATX
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers13
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers13
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of M.2 (M) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOSidentical
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source305 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source244 mm

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