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Compare MSI MEG Z890 GODLIKE vs MEG Z790 GODLIKE

MSI MEG Z890 GODLIKE and MSI MEG Z790 GODLIKE are both motherboards with the same Form factor (EATX), PCI-Express x16 Slots (2) and RAM Slots (4). The main differences are in Socket, Chipset, Supported Memory and Audio Chipset.
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Brand
MSI
Brand
MSI
Model
MEG Z890 GODLIKE
Model
MEG Z790 GODLIKE
Release Date
📅 October 2024
Release Date
-
* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
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Socket
LGA1851
Socket
LGA1700
Form factor
EATX
Form factor
EATX
Chipset
Intel Z890
Chipset
Intel Z790
Supported Memory
DDR5
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Supported Memory
DDR5
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* 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 + ESS9219Q Combo DAC/HPA
Audio Chipset
Realtek ALC4082 Codec + ES9280AQ Combo DAC/HPA
Audio Channels
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 Channels
LAN Chipset
Marvell AQC113CS
LAN Chipset
1x Aquantia AQC113 10Gbps LAN controller
Max LAN Speed
10Gbps + 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 Optical S/PDIF Out
  • 1 x Smart Button
  • 1 x Thunderbolt 4
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C
  • 2 x Antenna Bracket
  • 2 x Audio Jacks
  • 2 x LAN (RJ45)
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
  • 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
  • 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
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
7
Wi-Fi Generation
6E
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
6
M.2 Ports
8
M.2 Devices support
  • 2260 / 2280 - M Key
  • 2260 / 2280 - M Key
  • 2260 / 2280 - M Key
  • 2280 / 22110 - M Key
  • 2260 / 2280 - M Key
  • 2242 / 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
0
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2
0
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
1
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
2
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Reasons to buy the MSI MEG Z890 GODLIKE:

  • 6% cheaper, you can save $63.84
  • Newer Wi-Fi protocol
  • Supports the following RAM types: DDR5 7800MHz, 8000MHz, 8200MHz, 8400MHz, 8600MHz, 8800MHz, 9000MHz, 9200MHz
  • +1 Slots PCI-E x4
  • +64 GB maximum RAM supported

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Reasons to buy the MSI MEG Z790 GODLIKE:

  • Supports NVIDIA SLI
  • Supports AMD CrossFire
  • +2 Ports SATA 6Gb/s
  • +2 Ports M.2

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