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

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  • 58specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 48identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Supported memory types
    • MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI:DDR5-SDRAM
    • MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 ATX:DDR4-SDRAM
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI:4000,5400,6400 MHz
    • MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 ATX:2666,2933 MHz
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors
    • MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI:0
    • MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 ATX:2
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI:Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
    • MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 ATX:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • Number of M.2 (M) slots
    • MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI:4
    • MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 ATX:2
  • BIOS type
    • MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI:UEFI AMI
    • MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 ATX:UEFI
  • Height
    • MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI:65 mm
    • MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 ATX:73 mm

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Comparison of MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI, MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 ATX
81 specifications
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor socketLGA 1700LGA 1700
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Celeron®, Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7, Intel® Core™ i9, Intel® Pentium®Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium® Gold
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR5-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Number of memory slots44
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityNon-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers4000,5400,6400 MHz2666,2933 MHz
Maximum internal memory128 GB128 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportCrossfireCrossfire
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsDiffers02
Number of SATA III connectors66
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
12V power connectorYesYes
TPM connectorYesYes
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
RGB LED pin headerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O portsidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
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 quantity33
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) ports11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionKnown for one2.1Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI-D ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantity11
DisplayPort version1.41.4
S/PDIF out portYesYes
Digital audio optical outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
WiFi-AP antenna jackKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network3 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneIntel I225-VUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers42
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeDiffersUEFI AMIUEFI
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
BIOS memory sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 Mbit
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code8473302084733020
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width305 mm305 mm
Depth244 mm244 mm
HeightDiffers65 mm73 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Weight1 kg1 kg
mSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0

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