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Product comparison · 2 motherboards

MSI Z170 Krait Gaming vs MSI Z170A GAMING M5

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  • 50specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 41identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Z170A GAMING M5 has 1 more SATA Express connectors than the MSI Z170 Krait Gaming (2 vs 1). The MSI Z170 Krait Gaming has 2 more USB 2.0 ports quantity than the MSI Z170A GAMING M5 (4 vs 2). The MSI Z170A GAMING M5 has 2 more USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity than the MSI Z170 Krait Gaming (6 vs 4). Supported memory clock speeds: 3600,2133,2400,2600,2800,3000,3200 MHz on the MSI Z170 Krait Gaming, 2133,2400,2600,2800,3000,3200 MHz on the MSI Z170A GAMING M5. Parallel processing technology support: 2-Way SLI on the MSI Z170 Krait Gaming, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX on the MSI Z170A GAMING M5.

  • Parallel processing technology support
    • 2-Way SLI
    • 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX
  • Number of SATA Express connectors
    • 1
    • 2
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • 4
    • 2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • 4
    • 6
  • Audio output channels
    • 5.1 channels
    • 7.1 channels
  • PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots
    • 3
    • 4
  • Number of M.2 (M) slots
    • 1
    • 2
  • Depth
    • 234 mm
    • 244 mm

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Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor socketLGA 1151 (Socket H4)LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Compatible processor seriesIntel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
Memory1 differ
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsKnown for one4
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityECCECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers3600,2133,2400,2600,2800,3000,3200 MHz2133,2400,2600,2800,3000,3200 MHz
Maximum internal memory64 GB64 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYes
Storage controllersidentical
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2, SATA IIIM.2, SATA III
RAID levels1, 5, 101, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way SLI2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX
Maximum resolution4096 x 2160 pixels4096 x 2160 pixels
DirectX versionKnown for one11
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors00
Number of SATA III connectors66
Number of SATA II connectors00
Number of SATA Express connectorsDiffers12
Number of Parallel ATA connectors00
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
EPS power connector (8-pin)YesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one3
Parallel connectorKnown for oneYes
Serial port headersKnown for one1
TPM connectorKnown for oneYes
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers46
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI-D ports quantity11
Headphone outputsKnown for one1
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneIntel® I219-V
Features1 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyIntelIntel
Motherboard chipsetIntel® Z170Intel® Z170
Audio output channelsDiffers5.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers34
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots33
PCI slotsKnown for one1
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers12
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeUEFIUEFI
Clear CMOS jumperYesYes
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)YesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width305 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers234 mm244 mm
Other featuresidentical
Number of SATA Express portsKnown for one1

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