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Product comparison · 2 motherboards

MSI FM2-A55M-P33 AMD A55 Socket FM2 micro ATX vs MSI FM2-A85XMA-E35 motherboard AMD A85X Socket FM2 micro ATX

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  • 58specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 43identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI FM2-A85XMA-E35 motherboard AMD A85X Socket FM2 micro ATX has 1 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors than the MSI FM2-A55M-P33 AMD A55 Socket FM2 micro ATX (1 vs 0). The MSI FM2-A85XMA-E35 motherboard AMD A85X Socket FM2 micro ATX has 6 more SATA III connectors than the MSI FM2-A55M-P33 AMD A55 Socket FM2 micro ATX (6 vs 0). The MSI FM2-A55M-P33 AMD A55 Socket FM2 micro ATX has 6 more SATA II connectors than the MSI FM2-A85XMA-E35 motherboard AMD A85X Socket FM2 micro ATX (6 vs 0). Supported memory module capacities: 16GB on the MSI FM2-A55M-P33 AMD A55 Socket FM2 micro ATX, 16GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB on the MSI FM2-A85XMA-E35 motherboard AMD A85X Socket FM2 micro ATX. Supported storage drive interfaces: SATA II on the MSI FM2-A55M-P33 AMD A55 Socket FM2 micro ATX, SATA III on the MSI FM2-A85XMA-E35 motherboard AMD A85X Socket FM2 micro ATX.

  • Supported memory module capacities
    • 16GB
    • 16GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • SATA II
    • SATA III
  • RAID levels
    • 0, 1, 10, JBOD
    • 0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • 0
    • 1
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • 0
    • 6
  • Number of SATA II connectors
    • 6
    • 0
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • 0
    • 2
  • PS/2 ports quantity
    • 2
    • 1

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MSI

FM2-A55M-P33 AMD A55 Socket FM2 micro ATX

Model FM2-A55M-P33

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MSI

FM2-A85XMA-E35 motherboard AMD A85X Socket FM2 micro ATX

Model FM2-A85XMA-E35

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Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketSocket FM2Socket FM2
Compatible processor seriesAMD AAMD A
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1
Memory1 differ
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of memory slots22
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Memory voltage1.5 V1.5 V
Supported memory clock speeds1066,1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz1066,1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz
Maximum internal memory32 GB32 GB
Supported memory module capacitiesDiffers16GB16GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYes
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATA IISATA III
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 10, JBOD0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneHybrid CrossFireX
Graphics card familyAMDAMD
DirectX version1111
Discrete graphics supportYesYes
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one2048 MB
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers01
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers06
Number of SATA II connectorsDiffers60
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for one6
Number of Parallel ATA connectors00
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for one1
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectors22
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1
Parallel connectorYesYes
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYes
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for one1
TPM connectorKnown for oneYes
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity66
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers21
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4a
DVI-D ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffersFast Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111ERealtek RTL8111E
Wi-FiKnown for oneNo
BluetoothKnown for oneNo
Features1 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factormicro ATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMDAMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A55AMD A85X
Audio chipRealtek ALC887Realtek ALC887
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Cooling typePassivePassive
Power source typeATXATX
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYes
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers12
PCI Express x16 slots11
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16, 2x1
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
PCI slots11
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeUEFIUEFI
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers226 mm244 mm
DepthDiffers216 mm228 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneSATA
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes
Other features1 differ
Dual Link DVIYesYes
Controller interface typeKnown for oneAMD A85X
PCI Express slots quantityDiffers23
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneNo

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