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MSI MEG X570S UNIFY-X MAX vs MSI MPG X570S CARBON EK X

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  • 52specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 41identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of memory slots
    • MEG X570S UNIFY-X MAX:2
    • MPG X570S CARBON EK X:4
  • Memory channels
    • MEG X570S UNIFY-X MAX:Dodeca-channel
    • MPG X570S CARBON EK X:Dual-channel
  • Maximum internal memory
    • MEG X570S UNIFY-X MAX:64 GB
    • MPG X570S CARBON EK X:128 GB
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • MEG X570S UNIFY-X MAX:6
    • MPG X570S CARBON EK X:8
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • MEG X570S UNIFY-X MAX:6
    • MPG X570S CARBON EK X:0
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
    • MEG X570S UNIFY-X MAX:0
    • MPG X570S CARBON EK X:1
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • MEG X570S UNIFY-X MAX:0
    • MPG X570S CARBON EK X:1
  • LAN controller
    • MEG X570S UNIFY-X MAX:Realtek RTL8125
    • MPG X570S CARBON EK X:Realtek RTL8125B

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Comparison of MEG X570S UNIFY-X MAX, MPG X570S CARBON EK X
77 specifications
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketSocket AM4Socket AM4
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 2000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 SeriesAMD Ryzen 3000 Series, AMD Ryzen 5000 Series
Maximum number of SMP processors11
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneSocket AM4Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDiffersDodeca-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityNon-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1866,2133,2400,2667,2800,2933,3000,3066,3200,3466,3600,3733,3866,4000,4133,4266,4400,4533,4600,4733,4800,4866,5000,5100,5300 MHz1866,2133,2400,2667,2800,2933,3000,3066,3200,3600,4000,4266,4400,5100,5300 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB128 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, PCI Express, PCI Express 3.0, PCI Express 4.0, SATA IIIM.2, SATA III
RAID levels0, 1, 100, 1, 10
RAID supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportCrossfireCrossfire
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors11
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers68
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectors66
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
12V power connectorYesYes
TPM connectorYesYes
RGB LED pin headerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers60
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity44
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 quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DVI-D ports quantity00
S/PDIF out portYesYes
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8125Realtek RTL8125B
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX210
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.2
Featuresidentical
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMDAMD
Motherboard chipsetAMD X570AMD X570
Audio chipRealtek ALC4080Realtek ALC4080
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Number of mounting holesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10 x64Windows 10 x64
Cooling typeKnown for oneActiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x16 slots22
Number of M.2 (M) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
Clear CMOS jumperYesYes
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) versionKnown for one3.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code8473302084733020
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width305 mm305 mm
Depth244 mm244 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source295 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 kg

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