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MSI GF615M-P33 V2 vs MSI Z68A-GD55 (B3)

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  • 48specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 23identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • GF615M-P33 V2:AMD
    • Z68A-GD55 (B3):Intel
  • Processor socket
    • GF615M-P33 V2:Socket AM3
    • Z68A-GD55 (B3):LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
  • Compatible processor series
    • GF615M-P33 V2:AMD Phenom II X4
    • Z68A-GD55 (B3):Intel® Pentium®
  • Number of memory slots
    • GF615M-P33 V2:2
    • Z68A-GD55 (B3):4
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • GF615M-P33 V2:800,1066,1333 MHz
    • Z68A-GD55 (B3):1066,1333,1600,2133 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • GF615M-P33 V2:16 GB
    • Z68A-GD55 (B3):32 GB
  • On-board graphics card
    • GF615M-P33 V2:Yes
    • Z68A-GD55 (B3):No
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • GF615M-P33 V2:2
    • Z68A-GD55 (B3):3

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Comparison of GF615M-P33 V2, Z68A-GD55 (B3)
61 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM3LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Phenom II X4Intel® Pentium®
System bus rateKnown for one2 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Memory voltage1.5 V1.5 V
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers800,1066,1333 MHz1066,1333,1600,2133 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Supported memory module capacitiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB
Storage controllersidentical
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one256 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Graphics card familyKnown for oneNVIDIAUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics cardKnown for oneGeForce 7025Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers23
Number of SATA II connectors44
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsDiffers10
S/PDIF out connectorYesYes
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
Number of EATX power connectors11
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers14
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
TPM connectorYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
CD/AUX audio inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
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
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Networkidentical
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111ERealtek RTL8111E
Features3 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersNVIDIA nForce 630aIntel Z68
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC887Realtek ALC892
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Expansion slots4 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers13
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers12
PCI Express slots versionDiffers1.02.0
PCI slotsDiffers12
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers205 mm245 mm
Other features2 differ
Controller 2nd interface typeDiffersUltra DMA 66/100/133SATAII 3Gb/s
Controller interface typeDiffersSATA II 3Gb/sSATAIII 6Gb/s

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