Product comparison · 2 motherboards

MSI Z270 SLI PLUS vs MSI Z270M Mortar

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  • 58specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 48identical
  • 9known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • Z270 SLI PLUS:4
    • Z270M Mortar:3
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • Z270 SLI PLUS:4
    • Z270M Mortar:3
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity
    • Z270 SLI PLUS:0
    • Z270M Mortar:1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • Z270 SLI PLUS:1
    • Z270M Mortar:0
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
    • Z270 SLI PLUS:1
    • Z270M Mortar:0
  • Motherboard form factor
    • Z270 SLI PLUS:ATX
    • Z270M Mortar:micro ATX
  • PCI Express x1 slots
    • Z270 SLI PLUS:3
    • Z270M Mortar:2
  • PCI Express x16 slots
    • Z270 SLI PLUS:3
    • Z270M Mortar:2

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Comparison of Z270 SLI PLUS, Z270M Mortar
67 specifications
Memoryidentical
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/O1 differ
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers43
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers43
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Networkidentical
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® I219-V
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Expansion slots3 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers32
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers32
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers21
Weight & dimensions1 differ
DepthDiffers305 mm244 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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