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ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME vs ASUS TUF Z390-PLUS GAMING (WI-FI)

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  • 53specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 41identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

  • Parallel processing technology support
    • ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME:2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX
    • TUF Z390-PLUS GAMING (WI-FI):CrossFireX
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors
    • ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME:1
    • TUF Z390-PLUS GAMING (WI-FI):0
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME:6
    • TUF Z390-PLUS GAMING (WI-FI):4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME:3
    • TUF Z390-PLUS GAMING (WI-FI):2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
    • ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME:1
    • TUF Z390-PLUS GAMING (WI-FI):0
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME:2
    • TUF Z390-PLUS GAMING (WI-FI):1
  • PS/2 ports quantity
    • ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME:0
    • TUF Z390-PLUS GAMING (WI-FI):2
  • Motherboard form factor
    • ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME:Extended ATX
    • TUF Z390-PLUS GAMING (WI-FI):ATX

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Comparison of ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME, TUF Z390-PLUS GAMING (WI-FI)
67 specifications
Memory1 differ
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2400,2666,2800,3000,3200,3300,3333,3466,3600,3733,3866,4000,4133,4266,4400 MHz2133,2666,2800,3000,3200,3300,3333,3400,3466,3600,3733,3866,4000,4133,4266 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 GB
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireXCrossFireX
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsDiffers10
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers64
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers02
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Networkidentical
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneFast Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersExtended ATXATX
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers14
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers32
BIOS1 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers32 Mbit16 Mbit
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
BIOS switch buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Optane™ Memory ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source305 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source244 mm

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