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Product comparison · 2 motherboards

MSI MAG Z590 TOMAHAWK WIFI vs MSI MEG Z590I UNIFY

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  • 69specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 50identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of memory slots
    • 4
    • 2
  • Maximum internal memory
    • 128 GB
    • 64 GB
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • 2-Way CrossFireX
    • Not supported
  • Maximum resolution
    • 4096 x 2160 pixels
    • 3840 x 2160 pixels
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • 2
    • 1
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • 6
    • 4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • 4
    • 2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • 1
    • 2

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MAG Z590 TOMAHAWK WIFIView product
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MEG Z590I UNIFYView product
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® Celeron®, Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7, Intel® Core™ i9, Intel Pentium G
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneLGA 1200 (Socket H5)
Memory3 differ
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers42
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityNon-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2666,2933,3200,4000,4400,4700,5333 MHz2133,2666,2933,3200 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB64 GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Storage controllersidentical
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2, SATA IIIM.2, SATA III
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for one6
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphics2 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way CrossFireXNot supported
Maximum resolutionDiffers4096 x 2160 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors11
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers64
Number of SATA II connectors00
Number of Parallel ATA connectors00
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for one3
EPS power connector (8-pin)YesYes
12V power connectorYesYes
TPM connectorYesYes
RGB LED pin headerKnown for oneYes
Front panel connectorKnown for oneYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one6
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
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 quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantity00
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version2.0b2.0b
DVI-D ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers12
DisplayPort version1.41.4
Headphone outputsDiffers12
Microphone inYesYes
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one2
WiFi-AP antenna jack22
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-A, USB Type-C
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYes
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerIntel I225-VIntel I225-V
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN controller modelIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX210Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Features2 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmini ITX
Motherboard chipset familyIntelIntel
Motherboard chipsetIntel Z590Intel Z590
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC4080Realtek ALC1220P
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
PC health monitoringKnown for oneFan, Temperature
Number of mounting holesKnown for one4
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10 x64Windows 10 x64
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers21
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers32
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one2
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one256 Mbit
ACPI versionKnown for one6.2
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYes
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) versionKnown for one3.0
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneYes
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code8473302084733020
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm170 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm170 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneSATA
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes

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