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MSI Z87-G43 GAMING vs MSI Z87-G55 Intel® Z87 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX

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  • 67specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 57identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • Z87-G43 GAMING:2
    • Z87-G55 Intel® Z87 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:3
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • Z87-G43 GAMING:6
    • Z87-G55 Intel® Z87 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • Z87-G43 GAMING:2
    • Z87-G55 Intel® Z87 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:4
  • LAN controller
    • Z87-G43 GAMING:Bigfoot Killer E2205
    • Z87-G55 Intel® Z87 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:Realtek RTL8111G
  • Audio chip
    • Z87-G43 GAMING:Realtek ALC1150
    • Z87-G55 Intel® Z87 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:Realtek ALC892
  • PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slots
    • Z87-G43 GAMING:2
    • Z87-G55 Intel® Z87 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:4
  • PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots
    • Z87-G43 GAMING:1
    • Z87-G55 Intel® Z87 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:3
  • Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
    • Z87-G43 GAMING:Yes
    • Z87-G55 Intel® Z87 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX:No

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Comparison of Z87-G43 GAMING, Z87-G55
77 specifications
Memoryidentical
Number of memory slotsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way CrossFireX2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX
Number of displays supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers23
Parallel connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers62
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network1 differ
LAN controllerDiffersBigfoot Killer E2205Realtek RTL8111G
Features1 differ
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC1150Realtek ALC892
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsDiffers24
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers13
PCI slotsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features1 differ
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)DiffersYesNo
Other features1 differ
PCI Express slots quantityDiffers47
Parallel port via internal headerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
mSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1

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