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MSI X299 RAIDER vs MSI X299 TOMAHAWK AC

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  • 66specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 59identical
  • 9known for one product only

Key differences

  • Parallel processing technology support
    • X299 RAIDER:2-Way SLI, CrossFire
    • X299 TOMAHAWK AC:3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • X299 RAIDER:4
    • X299 TOMAHAWK AC:3
  • Wi-Fi
    • X299 RAIDER:No
    • X299 TOMAHAWK AC:Yes
  • PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots
    • X299 RAIDER:1
    • X299 TOMAHAWK AC:2
  • PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots
    • X299 RAIDER:3
    • X299 TOMAHAWK AC:4
  • Depth
    • X299 RAIDER:243 mm
    • X299 TOMAHAWK AC:244 mm

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75 specifications
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor socketLGA 2066 (Socket R4)LGA 2066 (Socket R4)
Compatible processor seriesIntel® Core™ i7, Intel® Core™ i7 Extreme EditionIntel® Core™ i7, Intel® Core™ i7 Extreme Edition
Maximum number of SMP processors11
Intel Core i3/i5/i7/i9 seriesi7-3xxx, i7-4xxx, i7-5xxx, i7-6xxx, i7-7xxxi7-3xxx, i7-4xxx, i7-5xxx, i7-6xxx, i7-7xxx
Memory1 differ
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Number of memory slots88
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsQuad-channelQuad-channel
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2400,2667,2800,2933,3000,3200,3333,3400,3466,3600,3733,3800,3866,4000,4133,4200,4266,4400,4500 MHz4333,2133,2400,2667,2800,2933,3000,3200,3333,3400,3466,3600,3733,3800,3866,4000,4133,4200,4266,4400,4500 MHz
Maximum internal memory128 GB128 GB
Supported memory clock speed (max)Known for one4500 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllersidentical
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for oneM.2, SATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
RAID supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way SLI, CrossFire3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI
Internal I/Oidentical
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors11
Number of SATA III connectors88
Number of SATA II connectors00
Number of Parallel ATA connectors00
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
Front panel connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectors44
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
EPS power connector (8-pin)YesYes
12V power connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TPM connectorYesYes
Thunderbolt headers11
USB 2.0 connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity44
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity00
DVI-D ports quantity00
S/PDIF out portYesYes
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerIntel® I219-VIntel® I219-V
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2
Featuresidentical
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyIntelIntel
Motherboard chipsetIntel® X299Intel® X299
Audio chipRealtek ALC1220Realtek ALC1220
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Number of mounting holes99
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers12
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers34
Number of M.2 (M) slots22
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory size256 Mbit256 Mbit
ACPI version6.06.0
Clear CMOS jumperYesYes
Clear CMOS buttonYesYes
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)YesYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width305 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers243 mm244 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedSATASATA
Drivers includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Quick installation guideYesYes
Number of M.2 (E) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1

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