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MSI B450M BAZOOKA PLUS vs MSI MEG X399 CREATION

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  • 63specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 34identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor socket
    • B450M BAZOOKA PLUS:Socket AM4
    • MEG X399 CREATION:Socket TR4
  • Number of memory slots
    • B450M BAZOOKA PLUS:4
    • MEG X399 CREATION:8
  • Memory channels
    • B450M BAZOOKA PLUS:Dual-channel
    • MEG X399 CREATION:Quad-channel
  • ECC сompatibility
    • B450M BAZOOKA PLUS:Non-ECC
    • MEG X399 CREATION:ECC
  • Maximum internal memory
    • B450M BAZOOKA PLUS:64 GB
    • MEG X399 CREATION:128 GB
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • B450M BAZOOKA PLUS:4
    • MEG X399 CREATION:8
  • Number of Parallel ATA connectors
    • B450M BAZOOKA PLUS:1
    • MEG X399 CREATION:0
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • B450M BAZOOKA PLUS:2
    • MEG X399 CREATION:8

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Comparison of B450M BAZOOKA PLUS, MEG X399 CREATION
80 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 сompatibilityDiffersNon-ECCECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1866,2133,2200,2400,2666 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
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3-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
Discrete graphics supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O3 differ
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers48
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsDiffers10
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers28
12V power connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers49
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
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
Network1 differ
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
Features5 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXExtended ATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD B450AMD X399
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC892Realtek ALC1220
Number of mounting holesDiffers89
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 x64Windows 10, Windows 10 Pro x64
Expansion slots3 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsDiffers21
PCI Express x8 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers12
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers13
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm304 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm272 mm
Other features1 differ
Analog audio outputDiffers13
Utilities includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial port via internal headerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84733020Unknown — not stated by the source

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