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MSI MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 ATX vs MSI MPG Z690 CARBON WIFI

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  • 60specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 48identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Supported memory types
    • MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 ATX:DDR4-SDRAM
    • MPG Z690 CARBON WIFI:DDR5-SDRAM
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 ATX:2666,2933 MHz
    • MPG Z690 CARBON WIFI:4000,4800,5600,6666 MHz
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors
    • MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 ATX:2
    • MPG Z690 CARBON WIFI:0
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 ATX:2
    • MPG Z690 CARBON WIFI:4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 ATX:2
    • MPG Z690 CARBON WIFI:0
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 ATX:3
    • MPG Z690 CARBON WIFI:5
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 ATX:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
    • MPG Z690 CARBON WIFI:Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
  • Number of M.2 (M) slots
    • MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 ATX:2
    • MPG Z690 CARBON WIFI:5

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Comparison of MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 ATX, MPG Z690 CARBON WIFI
82 specifications
Processor1 differ
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
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2666,2933 MHz4000,4800,5600,6666 MHz
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsDiffers20
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
RGB LED pin headerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers35
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
WiFi-AP antenna jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel I225-V
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)802.11a, 802.11ad, 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
Featuresidentical
Number of mounting holesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers25
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOSidentical
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BIOS typeKnown for oneUEFIUnknown — not stated by the source
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one256 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) versionKnown for one3.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
HeightDiffers73 mm65 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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