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Product comparison · 2 motherboards

MSI H87M-P32 Intel® H87 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) micro ATX vs MSI Z87-G43 GAMING

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  • 62specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 42identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of memory slots
    • 2
    • 4
  • Maximum internal memory
    • 16 GB
    • 32 GB
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • Not supported
    • 2-Way CrossFireX
  • Maximum resolution
    • 1920 x 1200 pixels
    • 4096 x 2160 pixels
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • 4
    • 6
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • 2
    • 3
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • 2
    • 6
  • PS/2 ports quantity
    • 2
    • 1

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MSI

H87M-P32 Intel® H87 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) micro ATX

Model H87M-P32

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Z87-G43 GAMINGView product
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor socketLGA 1150 (Socket H3)LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
Compatible processor seriesIntel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
Intel Core i3/i5/i7/i9 seriesi3-4xxx, i5-4xxx, i7-4xxxi3-4xxx, i5-4xxx, i7-4xxx
Memory3 differ
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityNon-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1600 MHz1066,1333,1600,1866,2000,2133,2200,2400,2600,2666,2800,3000 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Memory voltageKnown for one1.5 V
Storage controllersidentical
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA IIISATA III
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphics2 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1760 MB
Parallel processing technology supportDiffersNot supported2-Way CrossFireX
Graphics card familyIntelIntel
Maximum resolutionDiffers1920 x 1200 pixels4096 x 2160 pixels
DirectX version1111
Discrete graphics supportYesYes
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors11
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers46
Number of SATA II connectors00
Number of Parallel ATA connectors00
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers23
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYes
Parallel connectorKnown for oneYes
TPM connectorYesYes
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYes
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers26
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
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 one1
Serial ports quantityKnown for one1
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8111GBigfoot Killer E2205
Features3 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyIntelIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® H87Intel® Z87
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC887Realtek ALC1150
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Cooling typePassivePassive
Power source typeATXATX
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Win
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsDiffers12
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots11
PCI slotsDiffers23
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeUEFIUEFI
Clear CMOS jumperYesYes
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Processor with Intel Graphics Technology requiredKnown for oneYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)YesYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers228 mm244 mm
Other features1 differ
Dual Link DVIKnown for oneYes
Number of processors supportedKnown for one1
PCI Express slots quantityDiffers24
Parallel port via internal headerKnown for oneYes
Processor front side bus100 MHz100 MHz
Serial port via internal headerYesYes

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