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ASUS PRIME Z390M-PLUS vs ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA

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  • 55specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 39identical
  • 12known for one product only

Key differences

  • Parallel processing technology support
    • PRIME Z390M-PLUS:CrossFireX
    • ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA:2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • PRIME Z390M-PLUS:2
    • ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA:3
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors
    • PRIME Z390M-PLUS:0
    • ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA:1
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • PRIME Z390M-PLUS:4
    • ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA:6
  • Number of EATX power connectors
    • PRIME Z390M-PLUS:1
    • ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA:3
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • PRIME Z390M-PLUS:2
    • ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA:1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • PRIME Z390M-PLUS:4
    • ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA:6
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • PRIME Z390M-PLUS:2
    • ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA:3

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Comparison of PRIME Z390M-PLUS, ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA
67 specifications
Memory1 differ
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2666,2800,3000,3200,3300,3333,3400,3466,3600,3733,3866,4000,4133,4266 MHz2133,2400,2666,2800,3000,3200,3300,3333,3400,3466,3600,3733,3866,4000,4133,4266,4400 MHz
Storage controllersidentical
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 5, 10Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffersCrossFireX2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX
Internal I/O5 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsDiffers01
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers46
Number of EATX power connectorsDiffers13
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers21
Rear panel I/O ports6 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers46
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 quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers20
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneFast Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-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 source5.0
Features1 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC887Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers24
BIOSidentical
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm305 mm

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