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GIGABYTE Z490 AORUS PRO AX (rev. 1.x) vs MSI MPG Z490 GAMING CARBON WIFI

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  • 66specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 50identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • ECC сompatibility
    • Z490 AORUS PRO AX (rev. 1.x):ECC & Non-ECC
    • MPG Z490 GAMING CARBON WIFI:Non-ECC
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • Z490 AORUS PRO AX (rev. 1.x):SATA III
    • MPG Z490 GAMING CARBON WIFI:M.2, SATA III
  • Maximum resolution
    • Z490 AORUS PRO AX (rev. 1.x):4096 x 2160 pixels
    • MPG Z490 GAMING CARBON WIFI:4096 x 2304 pixels
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • Z490 AORUS PRO AX (rev. 1.x):1
    • MPG Z490 GAMING CARBON WIFI:2
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • Z490 AORUS PRO AX (rev. 1.x):4
    • MPG Z490 GAMING CARBON WIFI:6
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • Z490 AORUS PRO AX (rev. 1.x):4
    • MPG Z490 GAMING CARBON WIFI:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • Z490 AORUS PRO AX (rev. 1.x):3
    • MPG Z490 GAMING CARBON WIFI:0
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • Z490 AORUS PRO AX (rev. 1.x):2
    • MPG Z490 GAMING CARBON WIFI:4

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Comparison of Z490 AORUS PRO AX (rev. 1.x), MPG Z490 GAMING CARBON WIFI
98 specifications
Processor1 differ
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Celeron®, Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7, Intel® Core™ i9, Intel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7, Intel® Core™ i9
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 1200 (Socket H5)
Memory2 differ
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECC & Non-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers4933,5000,2133,2400,2666,2800,2933,3000,3200,3300,3333,3400,3466,3600,3666,3733,3800,3866,4000,4133,4266,4300,4400,4500,4600,4700,4800 MHz2133,2400,2666,2933,3000,3200,3300,3333,3400,3466,3600,3733,3866,4000,4133,4200,4266,4300,4400,4533,4600,4800 MHz
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATA IIIM.2, SATA III
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Graphics2 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one512 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, Quad-GPU CrossFireX, Quad-GPU SLI2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics cardKnown for oneHD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers4096 x 2160 pixels4096 x 2304 pixels
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.0
Number of displays supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers12
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers46
Thunderbolt headersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers30
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB 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)802.11a, 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel AX201, Realtek RTL8125B
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Features2 differ
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC1220-VBRealtek ALC1220
PC health monitoringKnown for oneFan, Temperature, VoltageUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10Windows 10 x64
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePassive
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers12
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of M.2 (M) slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneUEFI AMIUnknown — not stated by the source
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one256 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
ACPI versionKnown for one5.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) versionKnown for one2.7Unknown — not stated by the source
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) versionKnown for one2.7Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84733020Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneNorton Internet Security, cFosSpeed, XSplit Gamecaster + BroadcasterUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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