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ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO vs ASUS TUF Z390-PLUS GAMING

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  • 56specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 43identical
  • 7known for one product only

Key differences

  • Parallel processing technology support
    • ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO:2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX
    • TUF Z390-PLUS GAMING:CrossFireX
  • Maximum resolution
    • ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO:4096 x 2304 pixels
    • TUF Z390-PLUS GAMING:4096 x 2160 pixels
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO:1
    • TUF Z390-PLUS GAMING:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors
    • ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO:1
    • TUF Z390-PLUS GAMING:0
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO:3
    • TUF Z390-PLUS GAMING:2
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO:2
    • TUF Z390-PLUS GAMING:0
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO:2
    • TUF Z390-PLUS GAMING:4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO:3
    • TUF Z390-PLUS GAMING:2

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Comparison of ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO, TUF Z390-PLUS GAMING
63 specifications
Memory1 differ
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2666,2800,3000,3200,3300,3333,3400,3466,3600,3866,4000,4133,4266,4400 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
Graphics2 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireXCrossFireX
Maximum resolutionDiffers4096 x 2304 pixels4096 x 2160 pixels
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsDiffers10
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers32
TPM connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
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
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers12
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Networkidentical
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneFast Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers34
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers32
BIOSidentical
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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