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Product comparison · 2 motherboards

MSI Z97-G43 Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX vs MSI Z97-GD65 GAMING

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 31identical
  • 9known for one product only

Key differences

  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • SATA, SATA III
    • SATA
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • 2-Way CrossFireX
    • 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • 2
    • 3
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • 6
    • 8
  • LAN controller
    • Realtek RTL8111E
    • Bigfoot Killer E2205
  • Audio chip
    • Realtek ALC892
    • Realtek ALC1150
  • PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slots
    • 2
    • 4
  • PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots
    • 1
    • 3

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51 specifications
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MSI

Z97-G43 Intel® Z97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) ATX

Model Z97-G43

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MSI

Z97-GD65 GAMINGView product
Memory1 differ
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1600,1866,2000,2133,2200,2400,2600,2666,2800,3000 MHz1066,1333,1600,1866,2000,2133,2400,2600,2666,2800,3000 MHz
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATA, SATA IIISATA
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way CrossFireX2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers23
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers68
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneYes
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYes
Rear panel I/O portsidentical
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYes
Network1 differ
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8111EBigfoot Killer E2205
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet
Wi-FiKnown for oneNo
Features1 differ
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC892Realtek ALC1150
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsDiffers24
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers13
PCI slotsKnown for one3
BIOS1 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers64 Mbit128 Mbit
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm304 mm

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