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Compare MSI MEG Z790 GODLIKE MAX vs MEG Z690 GODLIKE

MSI MEG Z790 GODLIKE MAX and MSI MEG Z690 GODLIKE are both motherboards with the same Socket (LGA1700), Form factor (EATX) and SATA 6 Gbps Ports (6). The main differences are in Chipset, Supported Memory, Audio Chipset and Audio Channels.
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Brand
MSI
Brand
MSI
Model
MEG Z790 GODLIKE MAX
Model
MEG Z690 GODLIKE
Release Date
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Release Date
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Compatible PC parts
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Socket
LGA1700
Socket
LGA1700
Form factor
EATX
Form factor
EATX
Chipset
Intel Z790
Chipset
Intel Z690
Supported Memory
DDR5
4800Mhz 5000Mhz 5200Mhz 5400Mhz 5600Mhz 5800Mhz 6000Mhz 6200Mhz 6400Mhz 6600Mhz 6800Mhz 7000Mhz 7200Mhz 7400Mhz 7600Mhz 7800Mhz
Supported Memory
DDR5
4800Mhz 5000Mhz 5200Mhz 5400Mhz 5600Mhz 5800Mhz 6000Mhz 6200Mhz 6400Mhz 6600Mhz 6666Mhz
* 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 + ESS ES9280AQ Combo DAC/HPA
Audio Chipset
Realtek ALC4082 Codec + ES9218PQ Combo DAC/HPA
Audio Channels
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Audio Channels
7.1 Channels
LAN Chipset
Marvell AQC113CS-B1-C 10Gbps LAN
LAN Chipset
Aquantia AQC113CS
Max LAN Speed
10Gbps + 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
No
Back Connect
No
Back Connect
No
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
Back I/O Ports
  • 1 x Clear CMOS Button
  • 1 x Flash BIOS Button
  • 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out
  • 5 x Audio Jacks
  • 2 x Antenna Bracket
  • 2 x LAN (RJ45)
  • 2 x Mini DisplayPort Input (for Thunderbolt passthrough)
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 4
  • 8 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (2 x M-VISION Dashboard Port)
Wireless LAN
Yes
Wireless LAN
Yes
Wi-Fi Generation
7
Wi-Fi Generation
6
PCI-Express x16 Slots
2
PCI-Express x16 Slots
3
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
8
M.2 Ports
7
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
M.2 Devices support
  • 2260 / 2280 - M Key
  • 2260 / 2280 - M Key
  • 2260 / 2280 - 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 GODLIKE MAX:

  • 22% cheaper, you can save $279.64
  • Supports RAID
  • Newer Wi-Fi protocol
  • Supports the following RAM types: DDR5 6800MHz, 7000MHz, 7200MHz, 7400MHz, 7600MHz, 7800MHz
  • +1 Ports M.2

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Reasons to buy the MSI MEG Z690 GODLIKE:

  • Supports NVIDIA SLI
  • Supports AMD CrossFire
  • +1 Slots PCI-E x16

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