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Product comparison · 2 motherboards

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 APEX vs ASUS ROG STRIX Z690-G GAMING WIFI

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  • 64specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 48identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of memory slots
    • 2
    • 4
  • Maximum internal memory
    • 64 GB
    • 128 GB
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • 2
    • 1
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • 0
    • 2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • 5
    • 2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
    • 0
    • 1
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • 0
    • 1
  • Headphone outputs
    • 5
    • 1

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ROG MAXIMUS Z690 APEXView product
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ROG STRIX Z690-G GAMING WIFIView product
Memory3 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers6600,4800,5000,5200,5400,5600,5800,6000,6200,6400 MHz4800,5000,5200,5400,5600,5800,6000 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB128 GB
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, PCI Express 3.0, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 5.0, SATA IIIM.2, SATA
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for one11
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers21
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYes
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for one1
TPM connectorKnown for oneYes
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers52
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for one2.1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.4
Headphone outputsDiffers51
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one2
WiFi-AP antenna jackKnown for one1
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-A, USB Type-C
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYes
Features2 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64Windows 10, Windows 11
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for one1
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers43
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for one1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slotsKnown for one2
BIOS1 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers512 Mbit256 Mbit
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm244 mm
Other featuresidentical
WeightKnown for one1.2 kg
Packaging contentKnown for one4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x Cable ties pack 1 x M.2 Rubber Package 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package for M.2 backplate 1 x ROG key chain 1 x ROG Strix stickers 1 x ROG Strix thank you card 1 x Support DVD 1 x User manual

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