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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
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 1200 (Socket H5)
Memory2 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers42
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
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
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 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
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
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
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Features2 differ
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC4082Realtek ALC4080
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
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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