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Product comparison · 2 motherboards

MSI MEG X299 Creation vs MSI MPG Z390M GAMING EDGE AC

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  • 58specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 36identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor socket
    • LGA 2066 (Socket R4)
    • LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
  • Memory channels
    • Quad-channel
    • Dual-channel
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • CrossFire, SLI
    • 2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • 2
    • 1
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • 8
    • 4
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • 6
    • 3
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • 2
    • 0
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • 6
    • 4

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86 specifications
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MSI

MEG X299 CreationView product
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MSI

MPG Z390M GAMING EDGE ACView product
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® Core™ i9, Intel® Pentium®
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneLGA 2066
Memory2 differ
Memory channelsDiffersQuad-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneECC & Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers4100,2133,2400,2666,2800,2933,3000,3200,3333,3400,3466,3600,3733,3800,4000,4200 MHz2133,2400,2666,2800,3000,3200,3300,3400,3466,3600,3733,3866,4000,4133,4200,4266,4300,4400,4500 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one64 GB
Storage controllersidentical
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for oneSATA III, U.2
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffersCrossFire, SLI2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI
Maximum resolutionKnown for one4096 x 2304 pixels
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers21
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers84
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers63
12V power connectorKnown for oneYes
Serial port headersKnown for one1
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYes
TPM connectorKnown for oneYes
Thunderbolt headersKnown for one1
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers64
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
Digital audio optical outKnown for one1
Headphone outputsKnown for one1
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
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 ATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® X299Intel Z390
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC1220Realtek ALC1220P-VB2
PC health monitoringKnown for oneCPU, Fan, Temperature
Number of mounting holesKnown for one8
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYes
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers12
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers42
Number of M.2 (M) slotsKnown for one2
BIOSidentical
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one128 Mbit
ACPI versionKnown for one6.1
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneYes
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) versionKnown for one2.8
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm244 mm
DepthDiffers272 mm244 mm
Other featuresidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYes

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