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MSI A320M PRO-M2 vs MSI MEG Z390 Godlike

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  • 62specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 31identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • A320M PRO-M2:AMD
    • MEG Z390 Godlike:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • A320M PRO-M2:Socket AM4
    • MEG Z390 Godlike:LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
  • Number of memory slots
    • A320M PRO-M2:2
    • MEG Z390 Godlike:4
  • ECC сompatibility
    • A320M PRO-M2:ECC & Non-ECC
    • MEG Z390 Godlike:Non-ECC
  • Maximum internal memory
    • A320M PRO-M2:32 GB
    • MEG Z390 Godlike:64 GB
  • RAID levels
    • A320M PRO-M2:0, 1, 10
    • MEG Z390 Godlike:0, 1, 5, 10
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • A320M PRO-M2:1
    • MEG Z390 Godlike:2
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • A320M PRO-M2:4
    • MEG Z390 Godlike:6

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Comparison of A320M PRO-M2, MEG Z390 Godlike
82 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM4LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD A, AMD Athlon, AMD Athlon™ X4, AMD Ryzen 2000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 SeriesIntel® Celeron®, Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7, Intel® Core™ i9, Intel® Pentium®
Memory4 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECC & Non-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1866,2133,2400,2667,2933,3200 MHz2133,2400,2666,2800,3000,3200,3300,3333,3400,3466,3600,3733,3866,4000,4133,4200,4266,4300,4400,4500,4600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB64 GB
Storage controllers1 differ
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2-Way SLI, 4-Way CrossFireX
Maximum resolutionKnown for one4096 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers12
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers46
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers18
Serial port headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports8 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
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
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
WiFi-AP antenna jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek 8111HKiller E2500
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.1
Features6 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXExtended ATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A320Intel Z390
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC887Realtek ALC1220
Number of mounting holesDiffers49
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 x64Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro x64
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers14
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers13
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS1 differ
ACPI versionDiffers5.06.1
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Optane™ Memory ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers206 mm272 mm
Other featuresidentical
PCI Express power connectors (6-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DualBIOSKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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