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MSI MAG B560 TORPEDO vs MSI MEG Z590 ACE GOLD EDITION

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  • 34specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 20identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Parallel processing technology support
    • MAG B560 TORPEDO:2-Way CrossFireX
    • MEG Z590 ACE GOLD EDITION:Crossfire, SLI
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • MAG B560 TORPEDO:2
    • MEG Z590 ACE GOLD EDITION:4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • MAG B560 TORPEDO:1
    • MEG Z590 ACE GOLD EDITION:2
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • MAG B560 TORPEDO:4
    • MEG Z590 ACE GOLD EDITION:2
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • MAG B560 TORPEDO:2
    • MEG Z590 ACE GOLD EDITION:1
  • Digital audio optical out
    • MAG B560 TORPEDO:1
    • MEG Z590 ACE GOLD EDITION:5
  • Wi-Fi
    • MAG B560 TORPEDO:No
    • MEG Z590 ACE GOLD EDITION:Yes
  • Motherboard chipset
    • MAG B560 TORPEDO:Intel B560
    • MEG Z590 ACE GOLD EDITION:Intel Z590

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Comparison of MAG B560 TORPEDO, MEG Z590 ACE GOLD EDITION
64 specifications
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor socketLGA 1200 (Socket H5)LGA 1200 (Socket H5)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Celeron®, Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7, Intel® Core™ i9, Intel® Pentium®, Intel® Pentium® GoldIntel® Core™ i9
Memoryidentical
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Number of memory slots44
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneNon-ECCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for one2666,2933,3200,4000,4266,4600,5066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory128 GB128 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speed (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5600 MHz
Storage controllersidentical
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2, SATA IIIM.2, SATA III
RAID supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
RAID levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0, 1, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way CrossFireXCrossfire, SLI
DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.0
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers12
Number of SATA III connectors66
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU fan connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one5Unknown — not stated by the source
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
12V power connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
TPM connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Thunderbolt headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity44
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version2.0b2.0b
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portYesYes
Digital audio optical outDiffers15
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Network3 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersIntel® I219-V, Realtek RTL8125BIntel I225-V
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX210
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.2
Features2 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyIntelIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel B560Intel Z590
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC897Realtek ALC4082
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10 x64Windows 10 x64
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots11
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsDiffers12
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers34
BIOSidentical
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one305 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one244 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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