Product comparison · 2 motherboards

GIGABYTE Z390 AORUS XTREME (rev. 1.0) vs MSI MEG X299 Creation

53specifications compared
17differ
36identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

Processor socket
- Z390 AORUS XTREME (rev. 1.0):LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
- MEG X299 Creation:LGA 2066 (Socket R4)
Supported processor sockets
- Z390 AORUS XTREME (rev. 1.0):LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
- MEG X299 Creation:LGA 2066
Memory channels
- Z390 AORUS XTREME (rev. 1.0):Dual-channel
- MEG X299 Creation:Quad-channel
Supported storage drive interfaces
- Z390 AORUS XTREME (rev. 1.0):M.2, SATA III
- MEG X299 Creation:SATA III, U.2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
- Z390 AORUS XTREME (rev. 1.0):1
- MEG X299 Creation:2
Number of SATA III connectors
- Z390 AORUS XTREME (rev. 1.0):6
- MEG X299 Creation:8
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
- Z390 AORUS XTREME (rev. 1.0):2
- MEG X299 Creation:6
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
- Z390 AORUS XTREME (rev. 1.0):4
- MEG X299 Creation:1

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Comparison of Z390 AORUS XTREME (rev. 1.0), MEG X299 Creation
89 specifications	A GIGABYTE Z390 AORUS XTREME (rev. 1.0)View product	B MSI MEG X299 Creation View product
Processor3 differ
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1151 (Socket H4)	LGA 2066 (Socket R4)
Compatible processor seriesDiffers	Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7, Intel® Core™ i9, Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Core™ X-series
Supported processor socketsDiffers	LGA 1151 (Socket H4)	LGA 2066
Memory2 differ
Memory channelsDiffers	Dual-channel	Quad-channel
ECC сompatibilityKnown for one	ECC & Non-ECC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers	2133,2400,2666,2800,3000,3200,3300,3333,3400,3466,3600,3666,3733,3800,3866,4000,4133,4266 MHz	4100,2133,2400,2666,2800,2933,3000,3200,3333,3400,3466,3600,3733,3800,4000,4200 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	64 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Unbuffered memoryKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffers	M.2, SATA III	SATA III, U.2
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	1000 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	4096 x 2304 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CrossFire, SLI
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers	1	2
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers	6	8
12V power connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
RGB LED pin headerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Thunderbolt headersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	6
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	4	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	2	1
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
WiFi-AP antenna jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Network1 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffers	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 5 Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Realtek RTL8125-CG, Intel® I219-V
Features2 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel Z390 Express	Intel® X299
Audio chipDiffers	Realtek ALC1220-VB	Realtek ALC1220
CertificationKnown for one	CE, FCC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Component forKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PC
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
BIOSidentical
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one	32 Mbit	Unknown — not stated by the source
ACPI versionKnown for one	5.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) versionKnown for one	2.7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) versionKnown for one	2.7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Optane™ Memory ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
DepthDiffers	271 mm	272 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) cFosSpeed XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster (12 months license)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
DualBIOSKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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