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MSI MEG X299 Creation vs MSI MPG Z390 GAMING EDGE AC

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  • 60specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 40identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor socket
    • MEG X299 Creation:LGA 2066 (Socket R4)
    • MPG Z390 GAMING EDGE AC:LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
  • Memory channels
    • MEG X299 Creation:Quad-channel
    • MPG Z390 GAMING EDGE AC:Dual-channel
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • MEG X299 Creation:CrossFire, SLI
    • MPG Z390 GAMING EDGE AC:2-Way SLI
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors
    • MEG X299 Creation:1
    • MPG Z390 GAMING EDGE AC:0
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • MEG X299 Creation:8
    • MPG Z390 GAMING EDGE AC:6
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • MEG X299 Creation:6
    • MPG Z390 GAMING EDGE AC:5
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • MEG X299 Creation:6
    • MPG Z390 GAMING EDGE AC:2
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • MEG X299 Creation:2
    • MPG Z390 GAMING EDGE AC:1

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Comparison of MEG X299 Creation, MPG Z390 GAMING EDGE AC
80 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor socketDiffersLGA 2066 (Socket R4)LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ X-seriesIntel® Celeron®, Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7, Intel® Pentium®
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneLGA 2066Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Memory channelsDiffersQuad-channelDual-channel
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers4100,2133,2400,2666,2800,2933,3000,3200,3333,3400,3466,3600,3733,3800,4000,4200 MHz2133,2400,2666,2800,3000,3200,3300,3333,3400,3466,3600,3733,3866,4000,4133,4200,4266,4300,4400 MHz
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNon-ECC
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 GB
Supported memory module capacitiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Storage controllersidentical
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for oneSATA III, U.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffersCrossFire, SLI2-Way SLI
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsDiffers10
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers86
Front panel connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers65
Serial port headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
RGB LED pin headerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers62
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network2 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8125-CG, Intel® I219-VIntel® I219-V
Features3 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersExtended ATXATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® X299Intel Z390
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC1220Unknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers13
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers43
Number of M.2 (M) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
BIOSidentical
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm304 mm
DepthDiffers272 mm243 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial port via internal headerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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