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Asus ROG MAXIMUS X CODE vs MSI MAG Z490 TOMAHAWK

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Brand
Asus
Brand
MSI
Model
  • ROG MAXIMUS X CODE
  • MAXIMUS X CODE
Model
MAG Z490 TOMAHAWK
Release Date
📅 September 2018
Release Date
📅 May 2020
* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
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User reviews
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Supported PC parts
Supported PC parts
Series
ROG
Series
-
Socket
LGA1151
Socket
LGA1200
Form factor
ATX
Form factor
ATX
Chipset
Intel Z370
Chipset
Intel Z490
Supported Memory
DDR4
2133Mhz 2400Mhz 2666Mhz 2800Mhz 3000Mhz 3200Mhz 3300Mhz 3333Mhz 3400Mhz 3466Mhz 3600Mhz 3733Mhz 3866Mhz 4000Mhz 4133Mhz
Supported Memory
DDR4
2133Mhz 2400Mhz 2666Mhz 2933Mhz 3000Mhz 3200Mhz 3300Mhz 3333Mhz 3400Mhz 3466Mhz 3600Mhz 3733Mhz 3866Mhz 4000Mhz 4133Mhz 4200Mhz 4266Mhz 4300Mhz 4400Mhz 4800Mhz
* High clock speeds may require enabling the XMP profile in the motherboard BIOS
** RAM support may also depend on the CPU memory controller
ECC RAM Support
ECC RAM Support
Audio Chipset
ROG SupremeFX High Definition Audio CODEC S1220
Audio Chipset
Realtek ALC1200-VD1 Codec
Audio Channels
8 Channels
Audio Channels
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Supports S/PDIF output
LAN Chipset
Intel I219-V
LAN Chipset
Realtek RTL8125B-CG
Max LAN Speed
10/100/1000Mbps
Max LAN Speed
10/100/1000/2500Mbps + 10/100/1000Mbps
SLI Support
Yes
SLI Support
No
CrossFire Support
Yes
CrossFire Support
Yes
RAID Support
Yes
RAID Support
Yes
Back I/O Ports
-
Back I/O Ports
  • 1 x DisplayPort
  • 1 x HDMI
  • 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out
  • 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C
  • 2 x LAN (RJ45)
  • 2 x USB 2.0/1.1
  • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
  • 5 x Audio Jacks
Wireless LAN
Yes
Wireless LAN
No
Wi-Fi Generation
5
Wi-Fi Generation
-
PCI-Express x16 Slots
3
PCI-Express x16 Slots
2
PCI-Express x4 Slots
0
PCI-Express x4 Slots
0
PCI-Express x1 Slots
2
PCI-Express x1 Slots
2
SATA 6 Gbps Ports
6
SATA 6 Gbps Ports
6
SATA Express Ports
0
SATA Express Ports
0
M.2 Ports
2
M.2 Ports
2
M.2 Devices support
  • 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 - M Key
  • 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 - M Key
M.2 Devices support
  • 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 - M Key
  • 2242 / 2260 / 2280 - M Key
RAM Slots
4
RAM Slots
4
Maximum Supported RAM
64 GB
Maximum Supported RAM
128 GB
Onboard USB 2.0
1
Onboard USB 2.0
2
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 1
1
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 1
1
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2
1
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2
1
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
0
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
0
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What are the differences between Asus ROG MAXIMUS X CODE and MSI MAG Z490 TOMAHAWK? Analyze head-to-head all specifications and features to find out the better motherboard.

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Reasons to pick the Asus ROG MAXIMUS X CODE:

  • Supports NVIDIA SLI.
  • Wireless LAN Integrated.
  • +1 Slots PCI-E x16.

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Reasons to pick the MSI MAG Z490 TOMAHAWK:

  • 50% cheaper, you can save $333.40.
  • Newer Product, it was released around 20 months later.
  • Supports the following RAM types: DDR4 4200MHz, 4266MHz, 4300MHz, 4400MHz, 4800MHz
  • +64 GB maximum RAM supported.
  • +1 Onboard USB 2.0.

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