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Product comparison · 2 motherboards

MSI B450-A PRO vs MSI MEG X399 CREATION

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  • 62specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 30identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor socket
    • Socket AM4
    • Socket TR4
  • Number of memory slots
    • 4
    • 8
  • Memory channels
    • Dual-channel
    • Quad-channel
  • ECC сompatibility
    • ECC & Non-ECC
    • ECC
  • Maximum internal memory
    • 64 GB
    • 128 GB
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • 2-Way CrossFireX
    • 3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • 2
    • 6
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • 1
    • 6

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MEG X399 CREATIONView product
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM4Socket TR4
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Athlon, AMD Ryzen 2000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripper 1000 Series, AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 Series
Maximum number of SMP processors11
Memory5 differ
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers48
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDiffersDual-channelQuad-channel
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECC & Non-ECCECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1866,2133,2400,2667,2800,2933,3000,3066,3200,3466 MHz2133,2400,2667,2667,2800,2933,3066,3200,3333,3466,3600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB128 GB
Storage controllersidentical
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneHDD & SSD
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one6
RAID levels0, 1, 100, 1, 10
Graphics1 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one2048 MB
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way CrossFireX3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI
Maximum resolutionKnown for one4096 x 2160 pixels
Internal I/O4 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers26
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers16
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors00
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers68
Number of SATA II connectors00
Number of Parallel ATA connectors00
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
Front panel connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers48
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYes
EPS power connector (8-pin)YesYes
Serial port headersKnown for one1
TPM connectorYesYes
RGB LED pin headerYesYes
12V power connectorKnown for oneYes
Rear panel I/O ports9 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers29
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
eSATA ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYes
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8111HIntel® I211-AT
Wi-FiKnown for oneYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothKnown for oneYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.0
Features5 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXExtended ATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMDAMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD B450AMD X399
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC892Realtek ALC1220
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Cooling typeKnown for onePassive
Power source typeKnown for oneATX
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, Windows 10 Pro x64
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsDiffers41
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots22
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers13
PCI Express x8 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one2
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneUEFI AMI
Clear CMOS jumperYesYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm304 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm272 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedSATASATA
ManualYesYes
Drivers includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5/3.5"
Parallel port via internal headerKnown for oneYes
Quick installation guideYesYes
Analog audio outputKnown for one3
Back-to-BIOS buttonKnown for oneYes
Utilities includedKnown for oneYes

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