Product comparison · 2 motherboards

MSI B450 TOMAHAWK vs MSI B450M BAZOOKA PLUS

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  • 64specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 48identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

  • ECC сompatibility
    • B450 TOMAHAWK:ECC & Non-ECC
    • B450M BAZOOKA PLUS:Non-ECC
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • B450 TOMAHAWK:2
    • B450M BAZOOKA PLUS:6
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • B450 TOMAHAWK:2
    • B450M BAZOOKA PLUS:6
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • B450 TOMAHAWK:6
    • B450M BAZOOKA PLUS:4
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • B450 TOMAHAWK:4
    • B450M BAZOOKA PLUS:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • B450 TOMAHAWK:2
    • B450M BAZOOKA PLUS:4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • B450 TOMAHAWK:1
    • B450M BAZOOKA PLUS:0
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
    • B450 TOMAHAWK:1
    • B450M BAZOOKA PLUS:0

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Comparison of B450 TOMAHAWK, B450M BAZOOKA PLUS
78 specifications
Memory2 differ
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECC & Non-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1866,2133,2400,2667,2800,2933,3000,3066,3200,3466 MHz1866,2133,2200,2400,2666 MHz
Storage controllersidentical
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for one2-Way CrossFireXUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Internal I/O4 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers26
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers26
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers64
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers42
Serial port headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
Network1 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Features3 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Cooling typeKnown for onePassiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeKnown for oneATXUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of mounting holesDiffers98
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro 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 x64Windows 10, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 x64
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsDiffers32
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers21
Number of M.2 (M) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneUEFI AMIUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm244 mm
Other featuresidentical
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5/3.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Analog audio outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Back-to-BIOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial port via internal headerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84733020

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