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ASUS ROG STRIX B660-I GAMING WIFI vs MSI MAG Z690 TORPEDO EK X

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  • 53specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 32identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum number of SMP processors
    • ROG STRIX B660-I GAMING WIFI:1
    • MAG Z690 TORPEDO EK X:2
  • Number of memory slots
    • ROG STRIX B660-I GAMING WIFI:2
    • MAG Z690 TORPEDO EK X:4
  • Maximum internal memory
    • ROG STRIX B660-I GAMING WIFI:64 GB
    • MAG Z690 TORPEDO EK X:128 GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • ROG STRIX B660-I GAMING WIFI:M.2, SATA
    • MAG Z690 TORPEDO EK X:M.2, SATA III
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • ROG STRIX B660-I GAMING WIFI:1
    • MAG Z690 TORPEDO EK X:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors
    • ROG STRIX B660-I GAMING WIFI:1
    • MAG Z690 TORPEDO EK X:0
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • ROG STRIX B660-I GAMING WIFI:4
    • MAG Z690 TORPEDO EK X:6
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • ROG STRIX B660-I GAMING WIFI:3
    • MAG Z690 TORPEDO EK X:2

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Comparison of ROG STRIX B660-I GAMING WIFI, MAG Z690 TORPEDO EK X
80 specifications
Processor2 differ
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Celeron®, Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7, Intel® Core™ i9, Intel® Pentium®, Intel® Pentium® GoldIntel® Celeron®, Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7, Intel® Core™ i9, Intel® Pentium®
Maximum number of SMP processorsDiffers12
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 1700
Memory3 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers4800,5000,5200,5400,5600,5800,6000,6200 MHz4000,5400,6400 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB128 GB
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, SATAM.2, SATA III
RAID supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphicsidentical
Number of displays supportedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCrossfire
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsDiffers10
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers46
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
RGB LED pin headerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers03
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-A, USB Type-CUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network1 differ
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmini ITXATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel B660Intel Z690
Audio chipDiffersSupremeFX S1220ARealtek ALC4080
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers24
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneUEFI AMIUnknown — not stated by the source
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one128 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers170 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers170 mm244 mm
HeightKnown for one94 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
WeightKnown for one1 kgUnknown — not stated by the source

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