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MSI MEG Z590 ACE GOLD EDITION vs MSI MEG Z590 UNIFY-X

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  • 38specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 28identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of memory slots
    • MEG Z590 ACE GOLD EDITION:4
    • MEG Z590 UNIFY-X:2
  • Maximum internal memory
    • MEG Z590 ACE GOLD EDITION:128 GB
    • MEG Z590 UNIFY-X:64 GB
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • MEG Z590 ACE GOLD EDITION:Crossfire, SLI
    • MEG Z590 UNIFY-X:CrossFire
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • MEG Z590 ACE GOLD EDITION:4
    • MEG Z590 UNIFY-X:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • MEG Z590 ACE GOLD EDITION:2
    • MEG Z590 UNIFY-X:1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • MEG Z590 ACE GOLD EDITION:4
    • MEG Z590 UNIFY-X:8
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • MEG Z590 ACE GOLD EDITION:2
    • MEG Z590 UNIFY-X:1
  • Audio chip
    • MEG Z590 ACE GOLD EDITION:Realtek ALC4082
    • MEG Z590 UNIFY-X:Realtek ALC4080

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Comparison of MEG Z590 ACE GOLD EDITION, MEG Z590 UNIFY-X
71 specifications
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor socketLGA 1200 (Socket H5)LGA 1200 (Socket H5)
Compatible processor seriesIntel® Core™ i9Intel® Core™ i9
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 1200 (Socket H5)
Memory2 differ
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers42
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2133,2400,2666,2933,3000,3200,3300,3333,3400,3466,3600,3733,3866,4000,4133,4200,4266,4300,4400,4533,4600,4800,5000,5333,5600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB64 GB
Supported memory clock speed (max)Known for one5600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, SATA IIIM.2, PCI Express 3.0, PCI Express 4.0, SATA III
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffersCrossfire, SLICrossFire
DirectX versionKnown for one12.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors11
Number of SATA III connectors66
Audio connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CPU fan connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
12V power connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
RGB LED pin headerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Thunderbolt headersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers48
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S/PDIF out portYesYes
WiFi-AP antenna jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
HDMI versionKnown for one2.0bUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for one5Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerIntel I225-VIntel I225-V
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller modelIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX210Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Features2 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyIntelIntel
Motherboard chipsetIntel Z590Intel Z590
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC4082Realtek ALC4080
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Number of mounting holesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10 x64Windows 10
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of M.2 (M) slots44
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source305 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source244 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA

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