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ASUS PRIME X399-A vs MSI X370 GAMING M7 ACK

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  • 59specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 37identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor socket
    • PRIME X399-A:Socket TR4
    • X370 GAMING M7 ACK:Socket AM4
  • Number of memory slots
    • PRIME X399-A:8
    • X370 GAMING M7 ACK:4
  • Memory channels
    • PRIME X399-A:Quad-channel
    • X370 GAMING M7 ACK:Dual-channel
  • Maximum internal memory
    • PRIME X399-A:128 GB
    • X370 GAMING M7 ACK:64 GB
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • PRIME X399-A:3
    • X370 GAMING M7 ACK:4
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • PRIME X399-A:0
    • X370 GAMING M7 ACK:3
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • PRIME X399-A:8
    • X370 GAMING M7 ACK:6
  • PS/2 ports quantity
    • PRIME X399-A:0
    • X370 GAMING M7 ACK:1

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Comparison of PRIME X399-A, X370 GAMING M7 ACK
77 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketDiffersSocket TR4Socket AM4
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen Threadripper 1000 Series, AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 SeriesAMD A, AMD Athlon, AMD Athlon™ X4, AMD Ryzen 2000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 Series
Maximum number of SMP processors11
Memory4 differ
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers84
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDiffersQuad-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityECC & Non-ECCECC & Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2400,2666,2800,3200,3333,3466,3600 MHz1866,2133,2400,2667,2933,3200 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB64 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllersidentical
RAID levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0, 1, 10
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI, Quad-GPU CrossFireX, Quad-GPU SLI2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors11
Number of SATA III connectors66
Number of SATA II connectors00
Number of Parallel ATA connectors00
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
Front panel connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers34
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
12V power connectorYesYes
Serial port headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers03
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers86
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 quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity00
DVI-D ports quantity00
S/PDIF out portYesYes
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersIntel® I211-ATKiller E2500
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.1
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersExtended ATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMDAMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD X399AMD X370
Audio chipDiffersRealtek S1220ARealtek ALC1220
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
PC health monitoringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCPU, Fan, Temperature
Power source typeATXATX
Number of mounting holesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
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
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsDiffers13
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers42
Number of M.2 (M) slots22
PCI Express x4 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS2 differ
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory sizeDiffers16 Mbit128 Mbit
ACPI versionDiffers6.15.0
Clear CMOS jumperYesYes
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm304 mm
DepthDiffers269 mm243 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersSATASATA, USB
ManualYesYes
Drivers includedYesYes

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