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MSI MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 ATX vs MSI MEG Z690 UNIFY

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  • 54specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 38identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Supported memory types
    • MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 ATX:DDR4-SDRAM
    • MEG Z690 UNIFY:DDR5-SDRAM
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 ATX:2666,2933 MHz
    • MEG Z690 UNIFY:4000,5600,6666 MHz
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 ATX:Crossfire
    • MEG Z690 UNIFY:Crossfire, SLI
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 ATX:1
    • MEG Z690 UNIFY:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors
    • MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 ATX:2
    • MEG Z690 UNIFY:0
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 ATX:2
    • MEG Z690 UNIFY:0
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 ATX:3
    • MEG Z690 UNIFY:7
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 ATX:1
    • MEG Z690 UNIFY:2

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81 specifications
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor socketLGA 1700LGA 1700
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium® GoldIntel® Celeron®, Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7, Intel® Core™ i9, Intel® Pentium®
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory2 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slots44
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityNon-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2666,2933 MHz4000,5600,6666 MHz
Maximum internal memory128 GB128 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Storage controllersidentical
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2, SATA IIIM.2, SATA III
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffersCrossfireCrossfire, SLI
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsDiffers20
Number of SATA III connectors66
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
12V power connectorYesYes
TPM connectorYesYes
RGB LED pin headerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
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 quantityDiffers37
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DVI-D ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portYesYes
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
WiFi-AP antenna jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Network3 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-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)
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.2Unknown — not stated by the source
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel I225-V
Featuresidentical
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyIntelIntel
Motherboard chipsetIntel Z690Intel Z690
Audio chipRealtek ALC4080Realtek ALC4080
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers25
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeDiffersUEFIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one256 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) versionKnown for one3.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code8473302084733020
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width305 mm305 mm
Depth244 mm244 mm
HeightDiffers73 mm65 mm
Other featuresidentical
mSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight1 kg1 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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