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MSI B450M MORTAR vs MSI B450M PRO-M2

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  • 58specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 42identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum internal memory
    • B450M MORTAR:64 GB
    • B450M PRO-M2:32 GB
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • B450M MORTAR:6
    • B450M PRO-M2:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • B450M MORTAR:3
    • B450M PRO-M2:1
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • B450M MORTAR:3
    • B450M PRO-M2:1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • B450M MORTAR:2
    • B450M PRO-M2:4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • B450M MORTAR:1
    • B450M PRO-M2:0
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
    • B450M MORTAR:1
    • B450M PRO-M2:0
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • B450M MORTAR:0
    • B450M PRO-M2:1

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Comparison of B450M MORTAR, B450M PRO-M2
91 specifications
Memory1 differ
Number of memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Supported memory clock speed (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3466 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Storage controllersidentical
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2, SATA III
RAID supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneHDD & SSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.0
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for one2-Way CrossFireXUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers62
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers31
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers31
12V power connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial port headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parallel connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
RGB LED pin headerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports5 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
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers01
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersFast Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8111HRealtek 8111H
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Features3 differ
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC892Realtek ALC887
PC health monitoringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCPU, Fan, Temperature
Number of mounting holesDiffers84
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 x64Windows 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 x64
Expansion slots1 differ
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers21
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUEFI AMI
BIOS memory sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 Mbit
ACPI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.0
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.8
Weight & dimensions1 differ
DepthDiffers244 mm206 mm
Other featuresidentical
Analog audio outputKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Back-to-BIOS buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial port via internal headerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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