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MSI B350 TOMAHAWK ARCTIC vs MSI B350M GAMING PRO

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  • 61specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 52identical
  • 4known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of memory slots
    • B350 TOMAHAWK ARCTIC:4
    • B350M GAMING PRO:2
  • Maximum internal memory
    • B350 TOMAHAWK ARCTIC:64 GB
    • B350M GAMING PRO:32 GB
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • B350 TOMAHAWK ARCTIC:2
    • B350M GAMING PRO:1
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • B350 TOMAHAWK ARCTIC:4
    • B350M GAMING PRO:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • B350 TOMAHAWK ARCTIC:3
    • B350M GAMING PRO:4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity
    • B350 TOMAHAWK ARCTIC:1
    • B350M GAMING PRO:0
  • Motherboard form factor
    • B350 TOMAHAWK ARCTIC:ATX
    • B350M GAMING PRO:micro ATX
  • Width
    • B350 TOMAHAWK ARCTIC:243 mm
    • B350M GAMING PRO:210 mm

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Comparison of B350 TOMAHAWK ARCTIC, B350M GAMING PRO
65 specifications
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketSocket AM4Socket AM4
Compatible processor seriesAMD A, AMD Athlon, AMD Athlon™ X4, AMD Ryzen 2000 SeriesAMD A, AMD Athlon, AMD Athlon™ X4, AMD Ryzen 2000 Series
Memory2 differ
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers42
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Supported memory clock speeds1866,2133,2400,2667,2933,3200 MHz1866,2133,2400,2667,2933,3200 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
Supported memory module capacities4GB, 8GB, 16GB4GB, 8GB, 16GB
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNon-ECC
Storage controllersidentical
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
RAID levels0, 1, 100, 1, 10
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for one2-Way CrossFireXUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors00
Number of SATA III connectors44
Number of SATA II connectors00
Number of Parallel ATA connectors00
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
Front panel connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers42
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
EPS power connector (8-pin)YesYes
Serial port headers11
TPM connectorYesYes
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers34
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI-D ports quantity11
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeFast Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111HRealtek RTL8111H
Wi-FiNoNo
Features1 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMDAMD
Motherboard chipsetAMD B350AMD B350
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slots22
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots11
PCI slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of M.2 (M) slots11
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeUEFIUEFI
Clear CMOS jumperYesYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers243 mm210 mm
DepthDiffers304 mm244 mm
Other featuresidentical
Parallel port via internal headerYesYes
Serial port via internal headerYesYes

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