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Product comparison · 2 motherboards

MSI Z97-G45 GAMING vs MSI Z97-G55 SLI

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  • 41specifications compared
  • 4differ
  • 37identical
  • 8known for one product only

Key differences

  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • 1
    • 2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • 4
    • 6
  • LAN controller
    • Atheros Killer E2200
    • Realtek 8111G
  • PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slots
    • 4
    • 3

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49 specifications
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MSI

Z97-G45 GAMINGView product
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MSI

Z97-G55 SLIView product
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers12
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneYes
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYes
TPM connectorKnown for oneYes
Rear panel I/O ports1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers46
Network1 differ
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersAtheros Killer E2200Realtek 8111G
Featuresidentical
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC892
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsDiffers43
PCI slotsKnown for one1
BIOSidentical
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYes

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