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MSI X299M GAMING PRO CARBON AC vs MSI Z370M MORTAR

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  • 61specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 41identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor socket
    • X299M GAMING PRO CARBON AC:LGA 2066 (Socket R4)
    • Z370M MORTAR:LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
  • Memory channels
    • X299M GAMING PRO CARBON AC:Quad-channel
    • Z370M MORTAR:Dual-channel
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • X299M GAMING PRO CARBON AC:1
    • Z370M MORTAR:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors
    • X299M GAMING PRO CARBON AC:1
    • Z370M MORTAR:0
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • X299M GAMING PRO CARBON AC:8
    • Z370M MORTAR:4
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • X299M GAMING PRO CARBON AC:3
    • Z370M MORTAR:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • X299M GAMING PRO CARBON AC:1
    • Z370M MORTAR:0
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
    • X299M GAMING PRO CARBON AC:1
    • Z370M MORTAR:0

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Comparison of X299M GAMING PRO CARBON AC, Z370M MORTAR
76 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor socketDiffersLGA 2066 (Socket R4)LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
Memory2 differ
Memory channelsDiffersQuad-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2400,2667,2800,2933,3000,3200,3333,3400,3466,3600,3733,3800,3866,4000,4133,4200 MHz2133,2400,2667,2800,3000,3200,3300,3333,3400,3466,3600,3733,3866,4000 MHz
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2-Way CrossFireX
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4096 x 2304 pixels
Internal I/O4 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsDiffers10
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers84
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
CPU fan connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers32
12V power connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network1 differ
LAN controllerDiffersIntel® I211-AT, Intel I219VIntel® I219-V
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® X299Intel® Z370
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC1220Realtek ALC892
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers32
BIOS1 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers256 Mbit128 Mbit
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Optane™ Memory ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers243.8 mm243 mm
DepthDiffers243.8 mm243 mm

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