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Product comparison · 2 motherboards

MSI MAG X870E GAMING MAX WIFI vs MSI Z890 GAMING WIFI

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  • 68specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 47identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • AMD
    • Intel
  • Processor socket
    • Socket AM5
    • LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
  • Supported processor sockets
    • Socket AM5
    • LGA 1851
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • 4800,5600,6000,6400,8200 MHz
    • 4800,5600,6400,7200,8800 MHz
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • 8200 MHz
    • 8800 MHz
  • Number of HDDs supported
    • 4
    • 7
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • 7
    • 4
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • 6
    • 4

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Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM5LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 SeriesIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Supported processor socketsDiffersSocket AM5LGA 1851
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for one256 GB
Memory2 differ
Supported memory typesDDR5-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slots44
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityNon-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers4800,5600,6000,6400,8200 MHz4800,5600,6400,7200,8800 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs8200 MHz8800 MHz
Maximum internal memory256 GB256 GB
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2, SATA IIIM.2, SATA III
Number of HDDs supportedDiffers47
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers74
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 5, 10
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardNoNo
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers64
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors11
Number of SATA III connectors44
Number of SATA II connectors00
Number of SATA connectors00
Total number of SATA connectors44
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorKnown for oneYes
EPS power connector (8-pin)YesYes
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Known for one1
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers40
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers26
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
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 quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1
USB4 Gen 2x2 ports quantityKnown for one1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version2.12.1
DVI-D ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers21
DisplayPort version1.41.4
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYes
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one1
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffers5 Gigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8126Realtek RTL8125D
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.4
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneKiller Wi-Fi 7 BE1750
Features2 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD X870EIntel Z890
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Product colourBlackBlack
PC health monitoringKnown for oneCPU, Fan, Temperature, Voltage
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC897
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 11
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsDiffers12
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots11
Number of M.2 (M) slots33
1st M.2 largest key size22802280
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation5.05.0
2nd M.2 largest key sizeDiffers221102280
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generation4.04.0
3rd M.2 largest key size22802280
3rd M.2 highest PCI Express generation4.04.0
PCI Express x1 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for one1
PCI Express x4 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for one2
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory sizeDiffers512 Mbit256 Mbit
ACPI version6.56.5
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version3.73.7
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width243.8 mm243.8 mm
Depth304.8 mm304.8 mm
Other featuresidentical
mSATA ports quantityKnown for one0

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