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MSI A320M PRO-VD PLUS vs MSI X399 GAMING PRO CARBON AC

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  • 52specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 31identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor socket
    • A320M PRO-VD PLUS:Socket AM4
    • X399 GAMING PRO CARBON AC:Socket TR4
  • Number of memory slots
    • A320M PRO-VD PLUS:2
    • X399 GAMING PRO CARBON AC:8
  • Memory channels
    • A320M PRO-VD PLUS:Dual-channel
    • X399 GAMING PRO CARBON AC:Quad-channel
  • ECC сompatibility
    • A320M PRO-VD PLUS:ECC & Non-ECC
    • X399 GAMING PRO CARBON AC:ECC
  • Maximum internal memory
    • A320M PRO-VD PLUS:32 GB
    • X399 GAMING PRO CARBON AC:128 GB
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • A320M PRO-VD PLUS:1
    • X399 GAMING PRO CARBON AC:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors
    • A320M PRO-VD PLUS:0
    • X399 GAMING PRO CARBON AC:1
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • A320M PRO-VD PLUS:4
    • X399 GAMING PRO CARBON AC:8

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Comparison of A320M PRO-VD PLUS, X399 GAMING PRO CARBON AC
86 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM4Socket TR4
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD A, AMD Athlon, AMD Athlon™ X4, AMD Ryzen 2000 SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripper 1000 Series, AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 Series
Memory5 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers28
Memory channelsDiffersDual-channelQuad-channel
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECC & Non-ECCECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1866,2133,2400,2667,2933,3200 MHz3066,2133,2400,2667,2933,3200,3333,3466,3600 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB128 GB
Storage controllersidentical
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2, SATA III
RAID supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4-Way CrossFireX, 4-Way SLI
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one2048 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one2048 x 1280 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsDiffers01
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers48
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
12V power connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial port headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers48
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers10
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8111HIntel® I211
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2
Features3 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A320AMD X399
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC887Realtek ALC1220
PC health monitoringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCPU, Fan, Temperature
Number of mounting holesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of M.2 (M) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUEFI AMI
BIOS memory sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 Mbit
ACPI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.0
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm304 mm
DepthDiffers206 mm243 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Processor special featuresidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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