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MSI H270M BAZOOKA vs MSI Z270 Gaming M3

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  • 53specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 40identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • H270M BAZOOKA:1
    • Z270 Gaming M3:2
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • H270M BAZOOKA:2
    • Z270 Gaming M3:4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • H270M BAZOOKA:3
    • Z270 Gaming M3:0
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity
    • H270M BAZOOKA:1
    • Z270 Gaming M3:0
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • H270M BAZOOKA:0
    • Z270 Gaming M3:1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
    • H270M BAZOOKA:0
    • Z270 Gaming M3:1
  • PS/2 ports quantity
    • H270M BAZOOKA:2
    • Z270 Gaming M3:1
  • Motherboard form factor
    • H270M BAZOOKA:micro ATX
    • Z270 Gaming M3:ATX

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Comparison of H270M BAZOOKA, Z270 Gaming M3
68 specifications
Processor1 differ
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
Memory1 differ
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2400,2133 MHz2133,2400,2600,2800,3000,3200,3600,3800 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 GB
Supported memory module capacitiesKnown for one16GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2-Way CrossFireX
DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.0
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers12
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers24
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers30
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 quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers21
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneFast Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
LAN controllerKnown for oneRealtek RTL8111HUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® H270Intel® Z270
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of M.2 (M) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers228 mm243 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm304 mm
Other featuresidentical
Parallel port via internal headerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial port via internal headerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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