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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
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Celeron®, Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7, Intel® Core™ i9, Intel® Pentium®, Intel® Pentium® GoldIntel® Core™ i9
Memoryidentical
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
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
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
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 2x2 Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
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 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
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel B560Intel Z590
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC897Realtek ALC4082
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
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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