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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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Memory1 differ
Number of memory slotsKnown for one4
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers3600,2133,2400,2600,2800,3000,3200 MHz2133,2400,2600,2800,3000,3200 MHz
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYes
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way SLI2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX
DirectX versionKnown for one11
Internal I/O1 differ
Number of SATA Express connectorsDiffers12
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 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers46
Headphone outputsKnown for one1
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYes
Networkidentical
LAN controllerKnown for oneIntel® I219-V
Features1 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers5.1 channels7.1 channels
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers34
PCI slotsKnown for one1
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers12
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
DepthDiffers234 mm244 mm
Other featuresidentical
Number of SATA Express portsKnown for one1

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