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ASUS ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING vs MSI B350M PRO-VD PLUS

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  • 52specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 29identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor socket
    • ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING:Socket TR4
    • B350M PRO-VD PLUS:Socket AM4
  • Number of memory slots
    • ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING:8
    • B350M PRO-VD PLUS:2
  • Memory channels
    • ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING:Quad-channel
    • B350M PRO-VD PLUS:Dual-channel
  • Maximum internal memory
    • ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING:128 GB
    • B350M PRO-VD PLUS:32 GB
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors
    • ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING:1
    • B350M PRO-VD PLUS:0
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING:6
    • B350M PRO-VD PLUS:4
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING:3
    • B350M PRO-VD PLUS:1
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING:0
    • B350M PRO-VD PLUS:2

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Comparison of ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING, B350M PRO-VD PLUS
76 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor socketDiffersSocket TR4Socket AM4
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen Threadripper 1000 Series, AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 SeriesAMD A, AMD Athlon, AMD Athlon™ X4, AMD Ryzen 2000 Series
Memory4 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers82
Memory channelsDiffersQuad-channelDual-channel
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2400,2666,2800,3200,3600 MHz1866,2133,2400,2667,2933,3200 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB32 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for one2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLIUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2048 MB
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2048 x 1280 pixels
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsDiffers10
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers64
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers31
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial port headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers84
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers01
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Network1 differ
LAN controllerDiffersIntel® I211-ATRealtek RTL8111H
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD X399AMD B350
Audio chipDiffersRealtek S1220ARealtek ALC887
Number of mounting holesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x4 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers41
Number of M.2 (M) slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneUEFI AMIUnknown — not stated by the source
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one128 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
ACPI versionKnown for one6.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm244 mm
DepthDiffers269 mm206 mm

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