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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
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 2000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 SeriesAMD Ryzen 3000 Series, AMD Ryzen 5000 Series
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneSocket AM4Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
Memory channelsDiffersDodeca-channelDual-channel
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 interfacesDiffersM.2, PCI Express, PCI Express 3.0, PCI Express 4.0, SATA IIIM.2, SATA III
RAID supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O1 differ
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers68
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
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
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8125Realtek RTL8125B
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
Number of mounting holesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
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
Number of M.2 (M) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
BIOSidentical
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) versionKnown for one3.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
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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