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ASUS PRIME Z390M-PLUS vs ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO

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  • 56specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 38identical
  • 9known for one product only

Key differences

  • Parallel processing technology support
    • PRIME Z390M-PLUS:CrossFireX
    • ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO:2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX
  • Maximum resolution
    • PRIME Z390M-PLUS:4096 x 2160 pixels
    • ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO:4096 x 2304 pixels
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • PRIME Z390M-PLUS:2
    • ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO:1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors
    • PRIME Z390M-PLUS:0
    • ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO:1
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • PRIME Z390M-PLUS:4
    • ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO:6
  • Number of EATX power connectors
    • PRIME Z390M-PLUS:1
    • ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO:2
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • PRIME Z390M-PLUS:2
    • ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO:3
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • PRIME Z390M-PLUS:0
    • ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO:2

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Comparison of PRIME Z390M-PLUS, ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO
65 specifications
Memory1 differ
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2666,2800,3000,3200,3300,3333,3400,3466,3600,3733,3866,4000,4133,4266 MHz2133,2666,2800,3000,3200,3300,3333,3400,3466,3600,3866,4000,4133,4266,4400 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffersCrossFireX2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX
Maximum resolutionDiffers4096 x 2160 pixels4096 x 2304 pixels
Internal I/O5 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsDiffers01
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers46
Number of EATX power connectorsDiffers12
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers23
12V power connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
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
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers21
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Features1 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC887Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers23
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers23
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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