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Asus Prime Z390-A vs Asus TUF Z390-PRO Gaming

    Asus Prime Z390-A Motherboard
    Asus Prime Z390-A
      Asus TUF Z390-PRO Gaming Motherboard
      Asus TUF Z390-PRO Gaming
      Editiorial reviews
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      A focused, no nonsense addition to the Z390 roster, the ASUS TUF Z390-Pro Gaming promises performance, stability, and a classic TUF Gaming Alliance aesthetic. What does this motherboard have to offer beyond the ASUS and TUF branding?Read more
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      User rating
      36
      4.3 out of 5
      36 user ratings
      5 stars
      		44 %
      4 stars
      		36 %
      3 stars
      		19 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      35
      4.1 out of 5
      35 user ratings
      5 stars
      		37 %
      4 stars
      		34 %
      3 stars
      		25 %
      2 stars
      		2 %
      1 stars
      		0 %

      Full Comparison

      Units:

      General

      Asus Prime Z390-AAsus Prime Z390-A
      Asus TUF Z390-PRO GamingAsus TUF Z390-PRO Gaming
      Motherboard typeATXATX
      Processor socket
      LGA 1151
      LGA 1151

      Memory

      Asus Prime Z390-AAsus Prime Z390-A
      Asus TUF Z390-PRO GamingAsus TUF Z390-PRO Gaming
      Supported memory bus clock
      • 2400 MHz
      • 2133 MHz
      • 2666 MHz
      • 2800 MHz
      • 3000 MHz
      • 3200 MHz
      • 3300 MHz
      • 3400 MHz
      • 3333 MHz
      • 3466 MHz
      • 3733 MHz
      • 3600 MHz
      • 3866 MHz
      • 4000 MHz
      • 4133 MHz
      • 4266 MHz
      • 2400 MHz
      • 2133 MHz
      • 2666 MHz
      • 2800 MHz
      • 3000 MHz
      • 3200 MHz
      • 3300 MHz
      • 3400 MHz
      • 3333 MHz
      • 3466 MHz
      • 3733 MHz
      • 3600 MHz
      • 3866 MHz
      • 4000 MHz
      • 4133 MHz
      • 4266 MHz
      RAM technologyDDR4DDR4
      Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
      Maximum RAM size64 GB64 GB
      Number of memory slots44
      Unbuffered memoryyesyes
      Memory channelsDualDual
      Non-ECCyesyes

      Audio properties

      Asus Prime Z390-AAsus Prime Z390-A
      Asus TUF Z390-PRO GamingAsus TUF Z390-PRO Gaming
      Audio codecRealtek ALCS1220ARealtek ALCS1200A
      Audio output channels7.17.1

      Graphics

      Asus Prime Z390-AAsus Prime Z390-A
      Asus TUF Z390-PRO GamingAsus TUF Z390-PRO Gaming
      Parallel processing technology support
      • 2-Way SLI
      • 3-Way CrossFireX
      • 2-Way SLI
      • CrossFireX
      Maximum resolution
      • 4096
      • 2160
      • 4096
      • 2160

      Technical details

      Asus Prime Z390-AAsus Prime Z390-A
      Asus TUF Z390-PRO GamingAsus TUF Z390-PRO Gaming
      Compatible processor series
      • Intel Celeron
      • Intel Pentium
      • Intel Celeron
      • Intel Pentium
      Maximum number of processors11

      BIOS

      Asus Prime Z390-AAsus Prime Z390-A
      Asus TUF Z390-PRO GamingAsus TUF Z390-PRO Gaming
      BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
      BIOS features
      • WfM 2.0 support
      • Multilingual BIOS
      • ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
      • UEFI BIOS
      • ASUS EZ Flash 3
      • DMI 3.0 support
      • ACPI 6.1 support
      • SMBIOS 3.1 support
      • WfM 2.0 support
      • Multilingual BIOS
      • ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
      • UEFI BIOS
      • ASUS EZ Flash 3
      • DMI 3.0 support
      • ACPI 6.1 support
      • SMBIOS 3.1 support
      BIOS memory size16.0 mB16.0 mB
      ACPI version6.16.1

      Storage

      Asus Prime Z390-AAsus Prime Z390-A
      Asus TUF Z390-PRO GamingAsus TUF Z390-PRO Gaming
      RAID levels
      • 0
      • 1
      • 5
      • 10
      • 0
      • 1
      • 5
      • 10

      Expansion slots

      Asus Prime Z390-AAsus Prime Z390-A
      Asus TUF Z390-PRO GamingAsus TUF Z390-PRO Gaming
      Number of M.2 (M) slots22

      Internal I/O ports

      Asus Prime Z390-AAsus Prime Z390-A
      Asus TUF Z390-PRO GamingAsus TUF Z390-PRO Gaming
      CPU fan connectoryesyes
      Number of EATX power connectors11
      Number of chassis fan connectors23
      ATX Power connector (24-pin)YY
      Number of SATA III connectors66

      Rear panel I/O ports

      Asus Prime Z390-AAsus Prime Z390-A
      Asus TUF Z390-PRO GamingAsus TUF Z390-PRO Gaming
      HDMI ports quantity11
      Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
      PS/2 ports quantity11
      USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity32
      USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity24
      DisplayPorts quantity11

      Dimensions

      Asus Prime Z390-AAsus Prime Z390-A
      Asus TUF Z390-PRO GamingAsus TUF Z390-PRO Gaming
      Width12.01 in12.01 in
      Depth9.61 in9.61 in

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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