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Product comparison · 2 motherboards

MSI X99A Gaming Pro Carbon vs MSI Z170A SLI

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  • 47specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 31identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor socket
    • LGA 2011-v3
    • LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
  • Number of memory slots
    • 8
    • 4
  • Memory channels
    • Quad-channel
    • Dual-channel
  • Maximum internal memory
    • 128 GB
    • 64 GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • M.2, SATA III
    • SATA III
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • 3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI
    • 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • 10
    • 6
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • 4
    • 2

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X99A Gaming Pro CarbonView product
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Z170A SLIView product
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor socketDiffersLGA 2011-v3LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
Memory4 differ
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers84
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDiffersQuad-channelDual-channel
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2200,2400,2600,2666,2800,2933,3000,3200,3333,3400,3466 MHz2133,2400,2600,2800,3000,3200,3600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB64 GB
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneECC & Non-ECC
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYes
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, SATA IIISATA III
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX
DirectX versionKnown for one12.0
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors00
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers106
Number of SATA II connectors00
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
TPM connectorYesYes
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for one6
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for one0
Audio connectorKnown for oneYes
Front panel connectorKnown for oneYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one1
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYes
12V power connectorKnown for oneYes
Parallel connectorKnown for oneYes
Serial port headersKnown for one1
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
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 quantity00
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 quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers12
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity00
DVI-D ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYes
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersIntel® I218-VIntel® I219-V
Features1 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyIntelIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® X99Intel® Z170
Audio chipRealtek ALC1150Realtek ALC1150
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Number of mounting holesKnown for one9
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers43
Number of M.2 (M) slotsKnown for one1
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one3
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneUEFI
Clear CMOS jumperYesYes
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYes
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)Known for oneYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one3.0
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84733020
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width305 mm305 mm
Depth244 mm244 mm
Other featuresidentical
Number of SATA Express portsKnown for one1

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