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ASUS PRIME H670-PLUS D4 vs MSI MAG Z690 TORPEDO EK X

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  • 51specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 38identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum number of SMP processors
    • PRIME H670-PLUS D4:1
    • MAG Z690 TORPEDO EK X:2
  • Supported memory types
    • PRIME H670-PLUS D4:DDR4-SDRAM
    • MAG Z690 TORPEDO EK X:DDR5-SDRAM
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • PRIME H670-PLUS D4:M.2, SATA
    • MAG Z690 TORPEDO EK X:M.2, SATA III
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • PRIME H670-PLUS D4:2
    • MAG Z690 TORPEDO EK X:1
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • PRIME H670-PLUS D4:4
    • MAG Z690 TORPEDO EK X:6
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • PRIME H670-PLUS D4:3
    • MAG Z690 TORPEDO EK X:6
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • PRIME H670-PLUS D4:3
    • MAG Z690 TORPEDO EK X:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • PRIME H670-PLUS D4:2
    • MAG Z690 TORPEDO EK X:3

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Comparison of PRIME H670-PLUS D4, MAG Z690 TORPEDO EK X
79 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor socketLGA 1700LGA 1700
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Celeron®, Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7, Intel® Core™ i9, Intel® Pentium®, Intel® Pentium® GoldIntel® Celeron®, Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7, Intel® Core™ i9, Intel® Pentium®
Maximum number of SMP processorsDiffers12
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 1700
Memory2 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slots44
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityNon-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2400,2666,2800,2933,3000,3200,3333,3400,3466,3600,3733,3866,4000,4266,4400,4600,4800,5000,5066 MHz4000,5400,6400 MHz
Maximum internal memory128 GB128 GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, SATAM.2, SATA III
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 5, 10
RAID supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphicsidentical
Number of displays supportedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCrossfire
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors00
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers46
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers36
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
12V power connectorYesYes
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
RGB LED pin headerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version2.12.1
DVI-D ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantity11
DisplayPort version1.41.4
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-A, USB Type-CUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-FiNoNo
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel I225-V
Features1 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyIntelIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel H670Intel Z690
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC4080
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers21
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers34
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneUEFI AMIUnknown — not stated by the source
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one192 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code8473302084733020
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width305 mm305 mm
Depth244 mm244 mm
HeightKnown for one53 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedSATASATA
Drivers includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
WeightKnown for one707 gUnknown — not stated by the source

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