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MSI MAG Z390M Mortar vs MSI Z390-A Pro

MSI MAG Z390M Mortar Motherboard
MSI MAG Z390M Mortar
MSI Z390-A Pro Motherboard
MSI Z390-A Pro
User rating
42
4.1 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
21 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
53
4.1 out of 5
53 user ratings
5 stars
45 %
4 stars
33 %
3 stars
13 %
2 stars
1 %
1 stars
5 %

Full Comparison

General

MSI MAG Z390M MortarMSI MAG Z390M Mortar
MSI Z390-A ProMSI Z390-A Pro
Motherboard typeMicro-ATXATX
Processor socket
LGA 1151
LGA 1151

Memory

MSI MAG Z390M MortarMSI MAG Z390M Mortar
MSI Z390-A ProMSI Z390-A Pro
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
  • 4400 MHz
  • 4300 MHz
  • 4266 MHz
  • 4200 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
  • 4400 MHz
  • 4300 MHz
  • 4266 MHz
  • 4200 MHz
RAM technologyDDR4DDR4
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Maximum RAM size64 GB128 GB
Number of memory slots44
Memory channelsDualDual
Non-ECCyesyes

Audio properties

MSI MAG Z390M MortarMSI MAG Z390M Mortar
MSI Z390-A ProMSI Z390-A Pro
Audio codecRealtek ALC892Realtek ALC892
Audio output channels7.17.1

Graphics

MSI MAG Z390M MortarMSI MAG Z390M Mortar
MSI Z390-A ProMSI Z390-A Pro
Parallel processing technology support2-Way CrossFireX2-Way CrossFireX

Technical details

MSI MAG Z390M MortarMSI MAG Z390M Mortar
MSI Z390-A ProMSI Z390-A Pro
Compatible processor series
  • Intel Celeron
  • Intel Core i3
  • Intel Core i5
  • Intel Core i7
  • Intel Core i9
  • Intel Pentium
  • Intel Celeron
  • Intel Core i3
  • Intel Core i5
  • Intel Core i7
  • Intel Pentium
Maximum number of processors11

BIOS

MSI MAG Z390M MortarMSI MAG Z390M Mortar
MSI Z390-A ProMSI Z390-A Pro
BIOS featuresMSI ClickBIOS 5MSI ClickBIOS 5

Storage

MSI MAG Z390M MortarMSI MAG Z390M Mortar
MSI Z390-A ProMSI Z390-A Pro
RAID levels
  • 0
  • 1
  • 5
  • 10
  • 0
  • 1
  • 5
  • 10

Expansion slots

MSI MAG Z390M MortarMSI MAG Z390M Mortar
MSI Z390-A ProMSI Z390-A Pro
Number of M.2 (M) slots21

Internal I/O ports

MSI MAG Z390M MortarMSI MAG Z390M Mortar
MSI Z390-A ProMSI Z390-A Pro
EPS power connector (8-pin)yesyes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YY
TPM connectoryesyes
RGB LED pin headeryesyes
Number of SATA III connectors46

Rear panel I/O ports

MSI MAG Z390M MortarMSI MAG Z390M Mortar
MSI Z390-A ProMSI Z390-A Pro
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
PS/2 ports quantity11
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
DVI-D ports quantity11

Network

MSI MAG Z390M MortarMSI MAG Z390M Mortar
MSI Z390-A ProMSI Z390-A Pro
Ethernet LAN (Network)yesyes
LAN controllerIntel I219-VIntel I219-V
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet

Dimensions

MSI MAG Z390M MortarMSI MAG Z390M Mortar
MSI Z390-A ProMSI Z390-A Pro
Width9.61 in12.01 in
Depth9.61 in9.61 in

Pros & Cons

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      Cons

          Often compared with MSI Z390-A Pro