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MSI B350 GAMING PRO CARBON vs MSI B350M GAMING PRO

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  • 48specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 36identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of memory slots
    • B350 GAMING PRO CARBON:4
    • B350M GAMING PRO:2
  • ECC сompatibility
    • B350 GAMING PRO CARBON:ECC & Non-ECC
    • B350M GAMING PRO:Non-ECC
  • Maximum internal memory
    • B350 GAMING PRO CARBON:64 GB
    • B350M GAMING PRO:32 GB
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • B350 GAMING PRO CARBON:0
    • B350M GAMING PRO:1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors
    • B350 GAMING PRO CARBON:2
    • B350M GAMING PRO:0
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
    • B350 GAMING PRO CARBON:1
    • B350M GAMING PRO:0
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • B350 GAMING PRO CARBON:0
    • B350M GAMING PRO:1
  • LAN controller
    • B350 GAMING PRO CARBON:Intel® I211-AT
    • B350M GAMING PRO:Realtek RTL8111H

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Comparison of B350 GAMING PRO CARBON, B350M GAMING PRO
81 specifications
Processoridentical
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneSocket AM4Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers42
Memory channelsKnown for oneDual-channelUnknown — not stated by the source
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECC & Non-ECCNon-ECC
Internal memoryKnown for one0 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
Supported memory module capacitiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4GB, 8GB, 16GB
Storage controllersidentical
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for oneSATA II, SATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD & SSD
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneCrossfireUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one4096 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
DirectX versionKnown for one12.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsDiffers20
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
12V power connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parallel connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known 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 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-A, USB Type-CUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Network2 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersIntel® I211-ATRealtek RTL8111H
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Features1 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC1220Unknown — not stated by the source
Cooling typeKnown for onePassiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsDiffers32
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm210 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parallel port via internal headerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial port via internal headerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUEFI
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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