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MSI Z370 GAMING PLUS vs MSI Z370 GAMING PRO CARBON

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  • 72specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 60identical
  • 5known for one product only

Key differences

  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • Z370 GAMING PLUS:0
    • Z370 GAMING PRO CARBON:1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
    • Z370 GAMING PLUS:0
    • Z370 GAMING PRO CARBON:1
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • Z370 GAMING PLUS:1
    • Z370 GAMING PRO CARBON:0
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • Z370 GAMING PLUS:0
    • Z370 GAMING PRO CARBON:1
  • DVI-D ports quantity
    • Z370 GAMING PLUS:1
    • Z370 GAMING PRO CARBON:0
  • Audio chip
    • Z370 GAMING PLUS:Realtek ALC892
    • Z370 GAMING PRO CARBON:Realtek ALC1220
  • PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots
    • Z370 GAMING PLUS:4
    • Z370 GAMING PRO CARBON:3
  • PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots
    • Z370 GAMING PLUS:2
    • Z370 GAMING PRO CARBON:3

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Comparison of Z370 GAMING PLUS, Z370 GAMING PRO CARBON
77 specifications
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way CrossFireX2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX
Internal I/Oidentical
Serial port headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers10
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Features1 differ
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC892Realtek ALC1220
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Z370
Expansion slots3 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers43
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers23
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers12
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm243 mm
HeightDiffers305 mm304 mm
Other featuresidentical
Parallel port via internal headerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial port via internal headerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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