MSI MEG X870E GODLIKE and MSI MEG Z790 GODLIKE MAX are both motherboards with the same Form factor (EATX), Wi-Fi Generation (7) and PCI-Express x16 Slots (2). The main differences are in Socket, Chipset, Supported Memory and Audio Chipset.
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Brand
MSI
Brand
MSI
Model
MEG X870E GODLIKE
Model
MEG Z790 GODLIKE MAX
Release Date
📅 September 2024
Release Date
-
* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
Realtek® ALC4082 Codec + ESS9219Q Combo DAC/HPA 7.1-Channel USB High-Performance Audio Supports S/PDIF output Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel
Audio Channels
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
LAN Chipset
AQC113+ Realtek 8125BG
LAN Chipset
Marvell AQC113CS-B1-C 10Gbps LAN
Max LAN Speed
1x Marvell® AQC113CS 10Gbps LAN1x Realtek® 8126 5Gbps LAN
Max LAN Speed
10Gbps + 2.5Gbps
SLI Support
No
SLI Support
No
CrossFire Support
No
CrossFire Support
No
RAID Support
Yes
RAID Support
Yes
Back Connect
No
Back Connect
No
Back I/O Ports
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C
4 x USB 2.0/1.1
4 x USB 3.0
Back I/O Ports
1 x Clear CMOS Button
1 x Flash BIOS Button
1 x 2.5G LAN
1 x 10G Super LAN
2 x Thunderbolt 4 40Gbps (Type-C)
2 x Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
5 x Audio Connectors
1 x Smart Button
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps (Type-C)
7 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps (Type-A)
1 x Mini DisplayPort Input (for Thunderbolt passthrough)
1 x Optical S/PDIF-Out
Wireless LAN
Yes
Wireless LAN
Yes
Wi-Fi Generation
7
Wi-Fi Generation
7
PCI-Express x16 Slots
2
PCI-Express x16 Slots
2
PCI-Express x4 Slots
1
PCI-Express x4 Slots
0
PCI-Express x1 Slots
0
PCI-Express x1 Slots
0
SATA 6 Gbps Ports
4
SATA 6 Gbps Ports
6
SATA Express Ports
0
SATA Express Ports
0
M.2 Ports
5
M.2 Ports
8
M.2 Devices support
2260 / 2280 - M Key
2260 / 2280 - M Key
2280 / 22110 - M Key
2260 / 2280 - M Key
2260 / 2280 - M Key
M.2 Devices support
2260 / 2280 / 22110 - M Key
2260 / 2280 - M Key
2260 / 2280 - M Key
2280 / 22110 - M Key
2260 / 2280 - M Key
2260 / 2280 - M Key
2260 / 2280 - M Key
2230 - E Key
RAM Slots
4
RAM Slots
4
Maximum Supported RAM
256 GB
Maximum Supported RAM
192 GB
Onboard USB 2.0
2
Onboard USB 2.0
2
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 1
2
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 1
2
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2
1
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2
0
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
1
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
2
Comparison and key differences summary
⛔ You are comparing motherboards with different sockets. They cannot support the same CPUs. Try to compare motherboards within the same platform.
Reasons to buy the MSI MEG X870E GODLIKE:
Supports the following RAM types: DDR5 8000MHz, 8200MHz, 8400MHz
