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MSI PRO B850-S EVO WIFI vs MSI PRO Z890-P WIFI6E

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  • 63specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 44identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • PRO B850-S EVO WIFI:AMD
    • PRO Z890-P WIFI6E:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • PRO B850-S EVO WIFI:Socket AM5
    • PRO Z890-P WIFI6E:LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • PRO B850-S EVO WIFI:8200,5600,4800 MHz
    • PRO Z890-P WIFI6E:6400,9200 MHz
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • PRO B850-S EVO WIFI:8200 MHz
    • PRO Z890-P WIFI6E:9200 MHz
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • PRO B850-S EVO WIFI:M.2, SATA
    • PRO Z890-P WIFI6E:M.2, SATA III
  • Number of HDDs supported
    • PRO B850-S EVO WIFI:4
    • PRO Z890-P WIFI6E:7
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • PRO B850-S EVO WIFI:7
    • PRO Z890-P WIFI6E:4
  • RAID levels
    • PRO B850-S EVO WIFI:0, 1, 10
    • PRO Z890-P WIFI6E:0, 1, 5, 10

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Comparison of PRO B850-S EVO WIFI, PRO Z890-P WIFI6E
93 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM5LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 SeriesIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 1851
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Memory2 differ
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers8200,5600,4800 MHz6400,9200 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs8200 MHz9200 MHz
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers4 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, SATAM.2, SATA III
Number of HDDs supportedDiffers47
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers74
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers24
Audio connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front panel connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of CPU fan connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
RGB LED pin headerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Rear panel I/O ports1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network4 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit Ethernet5 Gigabit Ethernet
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.45.3
Features2 differ
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD B850Intel Z890
Power source typeKnown for oneATXUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 11
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x4 (Gen 4.x) slotsDiffers12
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers34
PCI Express x1 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
4th M.2 largest key sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2280
4th M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneUEFI AMIUnknown — not stated by the source
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one512 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
ACPI versionKnown for one6.5Unknown — not stated by the source
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) versionKnown for one3.7Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Antenna includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Screws includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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