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MSI MEG Z590 ACE GOLD EDITION vs MSI MPG Z590 CARBON EK X

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  • 39specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 27identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • RAID levels
    • MEG Z590 ACE GOLD EDITION:0, 1, 5, 10
    • MPG Z590 CARBON EK X:0, 1, 10
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • MEG Z590 ACE GOLD EDITION:Crossfire, SLI
    • MPG Z590 CARBON EK X:3-Way CrossFireX
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • MEG Z590 ACE GOLD EDITION:4
    • MPG Z590 CARBON EK X:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • MEG Z590 ACE GOLD EDITION:2
    • MPG Z590 CARBON EK X:1
  • Thunderbolt headers
    • MEG Z590 ACE GOLD EDITION:2
    • MPG Z590 CARBON EK X:1
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • MEG Z590 ACE GOLD EDITION:2
    • MPG Z590 CARBON EK X:4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • MEG Z590 ACE GOLD EDITION:4
    • MPG Z590 CARBON EK X:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • MEG Z590 ACE GOLD EDITION:2
    • MPG Z590 CARBON EK X:3

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Comparison of MEG Z590 ACE GOLD EDITION, MPG Z590 CARBON EK X
73 specifications
Processor1 differ
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i9Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7, Intel® Core™ i9, Intel Pentium G
Memoryidentical
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2133,2666,2933,3200,4000,4400,4700,5333 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Known for one5600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD & SSD
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 10
RAID supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffersCrossfire, SLI3-Way CrossFireX
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4096 x 2160 pixels
DirectX versionKnown for one12.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers21
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
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
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known 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
Thunderbolt headersDiffers21
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
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 quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Digital audio optical outKnown for one5Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-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 6E (802.11ax)
Features1 differ
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC4082Realtek ALC4080
Number of mounting holesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers43
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
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUEFI AMI
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source305 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source244 mm

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