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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
    • MAG Z590 TOMAHAWK WIFI:4
    • MEG Z590I UNIFY:2
  • Maximum internal memory
    • MAG Z590 TOMAHAWK WIFI:128 GB
    • MEG Z590I UNIFY:64 GB
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • MAG Z590 TOMAHAWK WIFI:2-Way CrossFireX
    • MEG Z590I UNIFY:Not supported
  • Maximum resolution
    • MAG Z590 TOMAHAWK WIFI:4096 x 2160 pixels
    • MEG Z590I UNIFY:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • MAG Z590 TOMAHAWK WIFI:2
    • MEG Z590I UNIFY:1
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • MAG Z590 TOMAHAWK WIFI:6
    • MEG Z590I UNIFY:4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • MAG Z590 TOMAHAWK WIFI:4
    • MEG Z590I UNIFY:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • MAG Z590 TOMAHAWK WIFI:1
    • MEG Z590I UNIFY:2

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Comparison of MAG Z590 TOMAHAWK WIFI, MEG Z590I UNIFY
88 specifications
Processor1 differ
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 1200 (Socket H5)
Memory3 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers42
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2666,2933,3200,4000,4400,4700,5333 MHz2133,2666,2933,3200 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB64 GB
Storage controllersidentical
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
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
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers64
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
RGB LED pin headerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front panel connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers12
Headphone outputsDiffers12
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A, USB Type-C
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
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)
Features2 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmini ITX
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC4080Realtek ALC1220P
PC health monitoringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFan, Temperature
Number of mounting holesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers21
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers32
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOSidentical
BIOS memory sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 Mbit
ACPI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.2
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm170 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm170 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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