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Asus ROG Strix Z370-F Gaming vs MSI Z370 Gaming M5

    Asus ROG Strix Z370-F Gaming Motherboard
    Asus ROG Strix Z370-F Gaming
      MSI Z370 Gaming M5 Motherboard
      MSI Z370 Gaming M5
      Editiorial reviews
      5
      5 editorial reviews
      Having tested the Z370-E, we take a drive with the cheaper Z370-F of Asus' ROG Strix subseries. Does a lower price make for a better value?Read more
      Bearing the new Intel Z370 chipset, we check out the ROG STRIX Z370-F Gaming to see how it handles the 6-core 8700K.Read more
      Introduction and Technical SpecificationsRead more
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      2
      2 editorial reviews
      This is our fifth ATX-sized Z370 model and second to be priced at $200. Will the Z370 Gaming Pro Carbon AC outrank the others in performance, overclocking, features, or value?Read more
      MSI's midrange Z270 board packs next-gen storage features, tasteful RGB lighting, and stealthy looks into a package under $200. We like it, but could do without the plastic flourishes that complicate installation.Read more
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      User rating
      39
      4.1 out of 5
      39 user ratings
      5 stars
      		28 %
      4 stars
      		53 %
      3 stars
      		15 %
      2 stars
      		2 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      36
      4.3 out of 5
      36 user ratings
      5 stars
      		41 %
      4 stars
      		44 %
      3 stars
      		13 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
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      Full Comparison

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      General

      Asus ROG Strix Z370-F GamingAsus ROG Strix Z370-F Gaming
      MSI Z370 Gaming M5MSI Z370 Gaming M5
      Motherboard typeATXATX
      Processor socket
      LGA 1151
      LGA 1151
      Cooling typePassivePassive

      Memory

      Asus ROG Strix Z370-F GamingAsus ROG Strix Z370-F Gaming
      MSI Z370 Gaming M5MSI Z370 Gaming M5
      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
      • 2400 MHz
      • 2133 MHz
      • 2667 MHz
      • 2800 MHz
      • 3000 MHz
      • 3200 MHz
      • 3300 MHz
      • 3400 MHz
      • 3333 MHz
      • 3466 MHz
      • 3733 MHz
      • 3600 MHz
      • 3866 MHz
      • 4000 MHz
      RAM technologyDDR4DDR4
      Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
      Maximum RAM size64 GB64 GB
      Number of memory slots44
      Unbuffered memoryyesyes
      Memory channelsDualDual
      ECCnono
      Non-ECCyesyes
      Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)yesyes

      Audio properties

      Asus ROG Strix Z370-F GamingAsus ROG Strix Z370-F Gaming
      MSI Z370 Gaming M5MSI Z370 Gaming M5
      Audio codec
      SupremeFX
      		Realtek ALC1220
      Audio output channels7.17.1

      Graphics

      Asus ROG Strix Z370-F GamingAsus ROG Strix Z370-F Gaming
      MSI Z370 Gaming M5MSI Z370 Gaming M5
      Parallel processing technology support
      • 2-Way CrossFireX
      • 2-Way SLI
      • 3-Way CrossFireX
      • 2-Way CrossFireX
      • 2-Way SLI
      • 3-Way CrossFireX

      Technical details

      Asus ROG Strix Z370-F GamingAsus ROG Strix Z370-F Gaming
      MSI Z370 Gaming M5MSI Z370 Gaming M5
      Compatible processor series
      • Intel Core i3
      • Intel Core i5
      • Intel Core i7
      • Intel Celeron
      • Intel Pentium
      Maximum number of processors11
      Maximum number of SMP processors11

      BIOS

      Asus ROG Strix Z370-F GamingAsus ROG Strix Z370-F Gaming
      MSI Z370 Gaming M5MSI Z370 Gaming M5
      BIOS typeUEFIUEFI
      BIOS features
      • WfM 2.0 support
      • Multilingual BIOS
      • UEFI BIOS
      • ASUS EZ Flash 3
      • DMI 3.0 support
      • SMBIOS 3.0 support
      • ACPI 6.0 support
      		MSI ClickBIOS 5

      Storage

      Asus ROG Strix Z370-F GamingAsus ROG Strix Z370-F Gaming
      MSI Z370 Gaming M5MSI Z370 Gaming M5
      Supported drive types
      • HDD
      • SSD
      • HDD
      • SSD
      Supported storage drive interfaces
      • M.2
      • Serial ATA III
      • M.2
      • Serial ATA III
      RAID levels
      • 0
      • 1
      • 5
      • 10
      • 0
      • 1
      • 5
      • 10

      Expansion slots

      Asus ROG Strix Z370-F GamingAsus ROG Strix Z370-F Gaming
      MSI Z370 Gaming M5MSI Z370 Gaming M5
      Number of M.2 (M) slots22

      Internal I/O ports

      Asus ROG Strix Z370-F GamingAsus ROG Strix Z370-F Gaming
      MSI Z370 Gaming M5MSI Z370 Gaming M5
      CPU fan connectoryesyes
      Number of chassis fan connectors24
      EPS power connector (8-pin)yesyes
      ATX Power connector (24-pin)YY
      TPM connectoryesyes
      Number of SATA connectors66
      Number of SATA III connectors66
      Front panel connectoryesyes

      Rear panel I/O ports

      Asus ROG Strix Z370-F GamingAsus ROG Strix Z370-F Gaming
      MSI Z370 Gaming M5MSI Z370 Gaming M5
      S/PDIF out portyesyes
      Microphone inputyesyes
      Headphone outputs11
      HDMI ports quantity11
      Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
      USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity11
      USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity11
      USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
      DisplayPorts quantity11

      Network

      Asus ROG Strix Z370-F GamingAsus ROG Strix Z370-F Gaming
      MSI Z370 Gaming M5MSI Z370 Gaming M5
      Ethernet LAN (Network)yesyes
      LAN controllerIntel I219-VKiller E2500
      Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet

      Dimensions

      Asus ROG Strix Z370-F GamingAsus ROG Strix Z370-F Gaming
      MSI Z370 Gaming M5MSI Z370 Gaming M5
      Width9.61 in9.61 in
      Depth9.61 in9.61 in

      Pros & Cons

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