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Product comparison · 2 motherboards

MSI X99A GAMING 7 vs MSI Z97A GAMING 6

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  • 55specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 34identical
  • 9known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor socket
    • LGA 2011-v3
    • LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
  • Supported memory types
    • DDR4-SDRAM
    • DDR3-SDRAM
  • Number of memory slots
    • 8
    • 4
  • Memory channels
    • Quad-channel
    • Dual-channel
  • Maximum internal memory
    • 128 GB
    • 32 GB
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • 3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI
    • 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • 4
    • 2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • 4
    • 2

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X99A GAMING 7View product
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Z97A GAMING 6View product
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor socketDiffersLGA 2011-v3LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i7 Extreme EditionIntel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7
Maximum number of SMP processors11
Intel Core i3/i5/i7/i9 seriesDiffersi7-xxx Extreme Editioni3-4xxx, i3-5xxx, i5-4xxx, i5-5xxx, i7-4xxx, i7-5xxx
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneLGA 2011-v3 (Socket R)
Memory5 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers84
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDiffersQuad-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityNon-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2200,2400,2600,3000 MHz1066,1333,1600,1866,2000,2133,2200,2400,2600,2666,2800,3000,3100,3200,3300 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB32 GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Storage controllersidentical
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2, SATA IIIM.2, SATA III
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX
Discrete graphics supportYesYes
Internal I/O4 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers42
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers106
Number of SATA II connectors00
Number of Parallel ATA connectors00
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
Power fan connectorYesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Differs13
EPS power connector (8-pin)YesYes
TPM connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one1
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYes
Serial port headersKnown for one1
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers62
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers01
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYes
Digital audio optical outKnown for one1
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneBigfoot Killer E2205
Features1 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyIntelIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® X99Intel® Z97
Audio chipRealtek ALC1150Realtek ALC1150
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 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, WinWindows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 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, Win
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsDiffers24
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers43
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeUEFIUEFI
Clear CMOS jumperYesYes
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width305 mm305 mm
Depth244 mm244 mm
Other featuresidentical
BIOS switch buttonKnown for oneYes

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