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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

The MSI MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 ATX has 2 more USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors than the MSI MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI (2 vs 0). The MSI MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI has 2 more m.2 (M) slots than the MSI MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 ATX (4 vs 2). The MSI MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 ATX has 8 mm more height than the MSI MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI (73 mm vs 65 mm). Supported memory types: DDR5-SDRAM on the MSI MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI, DDR4-SDRAM on the MSI MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 ATX. Supported memory clock speeds: 4000,5400,6400 MHz on the MSI MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI, 2666,2933 MHz on the MSI MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 ATX.

  • 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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81 specifications
Processor1 differ
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
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers4000,5400,6400 MHz2666,2933 MHz
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsDiffers02
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
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
HDMI versionKnown for one2.1Unknown — not stated by the source
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 interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneIntel I225-VUnknown — not stated by the source
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)
Featuresidentical
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
Weight & dimensions1 differ
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
mSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0

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