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ASUS PRO WS Z890-ACE SE vs ASUS TUF GAMING B850-PLUS WIFI

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  • 81specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 51identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • PRO WS Z890-ACE SE:Intel
    • TUF GAMING B850-PLUS WIFI:AMD
  • Processor socket
    • PRO WS Z890-ACE SE:LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
    • TUF GAMING B850-PLUS WIFI:Socket AM5
  • Supported processor sockets
    • PRO WS Z890-ACE SE:LGA 1851
    • TUF GAMING B850-PLUS WIFI:Socket AM5
  • ECC сompatibility
    • PRO WS Z890-ACE SE:Non-ECC
    • TUF GAMING B850-PLUS WIFI:ECC & Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • PRO WS Z890-ACE SE:9066 MHz
    • TUF GAMING B850-PLUS WIFI:8000 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • PRO WS Z890-ACE SE:256 GB
    • TUF GAMING B850-PLUS WIFI:192 GB
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • PRO WS Z890-ACE SE:8
    • TUF GAMING B850-PLUS WIFI:7
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors
    • PRO WS Z890-ACE SE:0
    • TUF GAMING B850-PLUS WIFI:1

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Comparison of PRO WS Z890-ACE SE, TUF GAMING B850-PLUS WIFI
107 specifications
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1851 (Socket V1)Socket AM5
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)AMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series
Supported processor socketsDiffersLGA 1851Socket AM5
Memory3 differ
Supported memory typesDDR5-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slots44
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityDiffersNon-ECCECC & Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs9066 MHz8000 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers256 GB192 GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, PCI Express 5.0, SATA IIIM.2, SATA III
Number of HDDs supported44
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers87
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportNot supportedNot supported
On-board graphics cardNoNo
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7680 x 4320 pixels
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsDiffers01
Number of SATA III connectors44
Number of SATA II connectors00
Number of SATA connectors00
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
Front panel connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of CPU fan connectorsDiffers12
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers54
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
EPS power connector (8-pin)YesYes
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)22
Number of COM connectors11
Number of water pump connectors11
Thunderbolt headers11
RGB LED pin headerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of RGB LED pin headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Integrated SAS portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of temperature sensor headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers04
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 quantityDiffers63
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers31
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1
DVI-D ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Headphone outputs11
Line-inYesYes
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
WiFi-AP antenna jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.4
Features4 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersIntelAMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel Z890AMD B850
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC1220PRealtek ALC1220
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Product colourBlackBlack
Power source typeATXATX
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10 x64, Windows 11Windows 11
Cooling typeKnown for onePassiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots3 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots11
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slotsDiffers21
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers43
1st M.2 largest key size22802280
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation5.05.0
2nd M.2 largest key sizeDiffers228022110
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generation4.04.0
3rd M.2 largest key size22802280
3rd M.2 highest PCI Express generation4.04.0
4th M.2 largest key sizeKnown for one2280Unknown — not stated by the source
4th M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory size256 Mbit256 Mbit
Clear CMOS buttonYesYes
BIOS flashback buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers338.1 mm353 mm
Package depthDiffers256 mm273 mm
Package heightDiffers50.8 mm68 mm
Package weightDiffers1.43 kg1.81 kg
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width305 mm305 mm
Depth244 mm244 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Antenna includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedSATASATA
Other featuresidentical
mSATA ports quantity00
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.32 kg
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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