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Compare MSI MEG Z790 ACE vs MEG Z790 GODLIKE

MSI MEG Z790 ACE and MSI MEG Z790 GODLIKE are both motherboards with the same Socket (LGA1700), Form factor (EATX) and Chipset (Intel Z790). The main differences are in Supported Memory, Audio Chipset, Max LAN Speed and SLI Support.
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Brand
MSI
Brand
MSI
Model
MEG Z790 ACE
Model
MEG Z790 GODLIKE
Release Date
📅 October 2022
Release Date
-
* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
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Socket
LGA1700
Socket
LGA1700
Form factor
EATX
Form factor
EATX
Chipset
Intel Z790
Chipset
Intel Z790
Supported Memory
DDR5
4800Mhz 5000Mhz 5200Mhz 5400Mhz 5600Mhz 5800Mhz 6000Mhz 6200Mhz 6400Mhz 6600Mhz 6800Mhz 7000Mhz 7200Mhz
Supported Memory
DDR5
4800Mhz 5000Mhz 5200Mhz 5400Mhz 5600Mhz 5800Mhz 6000Mhz 6200Mhz 6400Mhz 6600Mhz 6800Mhz 7000Mhz 7200Mhz 7400Mhz 7600Mhz
* 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
No
ECC RAM Support
No
Audio Chipset
Realtek ALC4082 Codec + ES9280AQ PRO Combo DAC/HPA
Audio Chipset
Realtek ALC4082 Codec + ES9280AQ Combo DAC/HPA
Audio Channels
7.1 Channels
Audio Channels
7.1 Channels
LAN Chipset
-
LAN Chipset
1x Aquantia AQC113 10Gbps LAN controller
Max LAN Speed
2.5Gbps
Max LAN Speed
10Gbps + 10/100/1000/2500Mbps
SLI Support
No
SLI Support
Yes
CrossFire Support
No
CrossFire Support
Yes
RAID Support
Yes
RAID Support
Yes
Back Connect
No
Back Connect
No
Back I/O Ports
  • 1 x Clear CMOS button
  • 1 x Flash BIOS button
  • 1 x Smart button
  • 2 x LAN (RJ45) jacks
  • 7 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A ports (From Z790 chipset & Hub-GL3590)
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C port (From Z790 chipset)
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports
  • 2 x Mini DisplayPort Inputs (for Thunderbolt 4 pass through)
  • 2 x Wi-Fi Antenna connectors
  • 5 x OFC audio jacks
  • 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out connector
Back I/O Ports
  • 1x Clear CMOS button
  • 1x Flash BIOS button
  • 1x Smart button
  • 2x LAN (RJ45) jacks
  • 7x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A ports (From Z790 chipset & Hub-GL3590)
  • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C port (From Z790 chipset)
  • 2x Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports
  • 2x Mini DisplayPort Input (for Thunderbolt 4 pass through)
  • 2x Wi-Fi Antenna connectors
  • 5x OFC audio jacks
  • 1x Optical S/PDIF Out connector
Wireless LAN
Yes
Wireless LAN
Yes
Wi-Fi Generation
6E
Wi-Fi Generation
6E
PCI-Express x16 Slots
3
PCI-Express x16 Slots
2
PCI-Express x4 Slots
0
PCI-Express x4 Slots
0
PCI-Express x1 Slots
0
PCI-Express x1 Slots
0
SATA 6 Gbps Ports
6
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 / 22110 - M Key
  • 2260 / 2280 - M Key
  • 2260 / 2280 - M Key
  • 2280 - M Key
  • 2260 / 2280 / 22110 - 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
192 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
0
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2
0
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
2
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
2

Comparison and key differences summary

Reasons to buy the MSI MEG Z790 ACE:

  • 53% cheaper, you can save $590.70
  • +1 Slots PCI-E x16

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Reasons to buy the MSI MEG Z790 GODLIKE:

  • Supports NVIDIA SLI
  • Supports AMD CrossFire
  • Supports the following RAM types: DDR5 7400MHz, 7600MHz
  • +3 Ports M.2

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