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MSI B450 TOMAHAWK vs MSI MEG X399 CREATION

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  • 60specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 30identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor socket
    • B450 TOMAHAWK:Socket AM4
    • MEG X399 CREATION:Socket TR4
  • Number of memory slots
    • B450 TOMAHAWK:4
    • MEG X399 CREATION:8
  • Memory channels
    • B450 TOMAHAWK:Dual-channel
    • MEG X399 CREATION:Quad-channel
  • ECC сompatibility
    • B450 TOMAHAWK:ECC & Non-ECC
    • MEG X399 CREATION:ECC
  • Maximum internal memory
    • B450 TOMAHAWK:64 GB
    • MEG X399 CREATION:128 GB
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • B450 TOMAHAWK:2-Way CrossFireX
    • MEG X399 CREATION:3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • B450 TOMAHAWK:2
    • MEG X399 CREATION:6
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • B450 TOMAHAWK:2
    • MEG X399 CREATION:6

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Comparison of B450 TOMAHAWK, MEG X399 CREATION
83 specifications
Processor2 differ
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
Memory5 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers48
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 & SSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way CrossFireX3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one2048 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one4096 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O4 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers26
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers26
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers68
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers48
12V power connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial port headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
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 quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers10
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8111HIntel® I211-AT
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 source5.0
Features4 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXExtended ATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD B450AMD X399
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC892Realtek ALC1220
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
Cooling typeKnown for onePassiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeKnown for oneATXUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsDiffers31
PCI Express x8 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of M.2 (M) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneUEFI AMIUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm304 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm272 mm
Other featuresidentical
Analog audio outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Back-to-BIOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Utilities includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5/3.5"Unknown — not stated by the source

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