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Compare MSI MPG Z790 EDGE WIFI DDR4 vs MPG Z690 EDGE WIFI DDR4

MSI MPG Z790 EDGE WIFI DDR4 and MSI MPG Z690 EDGE WIFI DDR4 are both motherboards with the same Socket (LGA1700), Form factor (ATX) and Audio Chipset (Realtek ALC4080). The main differences are in Chipset, Supported Memory, LAN Chipset and Max LAN Speed.
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Brand
MSI
Brand
MSI
Model
MPG Z790 EDGE WIFI DDR4
Model
MPG Z690 EDGE WIFI DDR4
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
ATX
Form factor
ATX
Chipset
Intel Z790
Chipset
Intel Z690
Supported Memory
DDR4
2133Mhz 2400Mhz 2666Mhz 2800Mhz 2933Mhz 3000Mhz 3200Mhz 3333Mhz 3466Mhz 3600Mhz 3733Mhz 3866Mhz 4000Mhz 4266Mhz 4400Mhz 4533Mhz 4600Mhz 4800Mhz 5000Mhz 5066Mhz 5200Mhz 5333Mhz
Supported Memory
DDR4
2133Mhz 2400Mhz 2666Mhz 2933Mhz 3000Mhz 3200Mhz 3466Mhz 3600Mhz 3733Mhz 3800Mhz 4000Mhz 4133Mhz 4200Mhz 4266Mhz 4300Mhz 4400Mhz 4500Mhz 4600Mhz 4700Mhz 4800Mhz 5100Mhz 5133Mhz 5200Mhz
* 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 ALC4080
Audio Chipset
Realtek ALC4080
Audio Channels
7.1 Channels
Audio Channels
7.1 Channels
LAN Chipset
1x Intel 2.5Gbps LAN controller
LAN Chipset
Intel I225-V
Max LAN Speed
2.5Gbps
Max LAN Speed
10/100/1000/2500Mbps
SLI Support
No
SLI Support
No
CrossFire Support
No
CrossFire Support
Yes
RAID Support
Yes
RAID Support
Yes
Back Connect
No
Back Connect
No
Back I/O Ports
  • 1x DisplayPort
  • 1x HDMI port
  • 1x Clear CMOS button
  • 1x Flash BIOS button
  • 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A ports (From Hub GL3523)
  • 4x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A ports (From Z790 chipset)
  • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C port (From Z790 chipset)
  • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps Type-C port (From Z790 chipset)
  • 1x 2.5Gbps LAN (RJ45) jack
  • 2x Wi-Fi Antenna connectors
  • 5x Audio jacks
  • 1x Optical S/PDIF Out connector
Back I/O Ports
  • 1 x DisplayPort
  • 1 x HDMI
  • 1 x Flash BIOS Button
  • 1 x LAN (RJ45)
  • 2 x Antenna Bracket
  • 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out
  • 5 x Audio Jacks
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C
  • 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
  • 2 x USB 2.0/1.1
Wireless LAN
Yes
Wireless LAN
Yes
Wi-Fi Generation
6E
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
1
PCI-Express x1 Slots
1
SATA 6 Gbps Ports
7
SATA 6 Gbps Ports
6
SATA Express Ports
0
SATA Express Ports
0
M.2 Ports
6
M.2 Ports
5
M.2 Devices support
  • 2260 / 2280 / 22110 - M Key
  • 2260 / 2280 - M Key
  • 2242 / 2260 / 2280 - M Key
  • 2242 / 2260 / 2280 - M Key
  • 2260 / 2280 - M Key
  • 2230 - E Key
M.2 Devices support
  • 2260 / 2280 / 22110 - M Key
  • 2260 / 2280 - M Key
  • 2242 / 2260 / 2280 - M Key
  • 2242 / 2260 / 2280 - M Key
  • 2230 - E Key
RAM Slots
4
RAM Slots
4
Maximum Supported RAM
128 GB
Maximum Supported RAM
128 GB
Onboard USB 2.0
2
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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Comparison and key differences summary

Reasons to buy the MSI MPG Z790 EDGE WIFI DDR4:

  • Newer Wi-Fi protocol
  • Supports the following RAM types: DDR4 5333MHz
  • +1 Ports SATA 6Gb/s
  • +1 Ports M.2

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Reasons to buy the MSI MPG Z690 EDGE WIFI DDR4:

  • 32% cheaper, you can save $141.38
  • Supports AMD CrossFire
  • +1 Slots PCI-E x16

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