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ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE vs MSI X299 SLI PLUS

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  • 56specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 43identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • PRIME X299-DELUXE:1
    • X299 SLI PLUS:2
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • PRIME X299-DELUXE:7
    • X299 SLI PLUS:8
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • PRIME X299-DELUXE:2
    • X299 SLI PLUS:4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • PRIME X299-DELUXE:3
    • X299 SLI PLUS:1
  • PS/2 ports quantity
    • PRIME X299-DELUXE:0
    • X299 SLI PLUS:1
  • LAN controller
    • PRIME X299-DELUXE:Intel® I211-AT, Intel I219V
    • X299 SLI PLUS:Intel® I211, Intel I219V
  • Audio chip
    • PRIME X299-DELUXE:Realtek S1220A
    • X299 SLI PLUS:Realtek ALC1220
  • BIOS memory size
    • PRIME X299-DELUXE:128 Mbit
    • X299 SLI PLUS:256 Mbit

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Comparison of PRIME X299-DELUXE, X299 SLI PLUS
79 specifications
Processor1 differ
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7, Intel® Core™ i7 Extreme Edition
Memory1 differ
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneNon-ECCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2400,2666,3600,4000,4133 MHz2133,2400,2667,2800,2933,3000,3200,3333,3400,3466,3600,3733,3800,3866,4000,4133,4200,4266,4400,4500 MHz
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQuad-channel
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI, Quad-GPU CrossFireX, Quad-GPU SLI2-Way SLI, CrossFire
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers12
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers78
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers24
12V power connectorKnown 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
Thunderbolt headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers31
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers01
Network1 differ
LAN controllerDiffersIntel® I211-AT, Intel I219VIntel® I211, Intel I219V
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11ad, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Audio chipDiffersRealtek S1220ARealtek ALC1220
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro x64Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of mounting holesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
BIOS1 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers128 Mbit256 Mbit
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
DepthDiffers244 mm243 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersMini DisplayPort, SATA, ThunderboltSATA
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
EZ plug connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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