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MSI MPG Z390 Gaming PLUS vs MSI Z370 Gaming PLUS

MSI MPG Z390 Gaming PLUS Motherboard
MSI MPG Z390 Gaming PLUS
MSI Z370 Gaming PLUS Motherboard
MSI Z370 Gaming PLUS
Editiorial reviews
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2 editorial reviews
MSi MPG Z390 Gaming Plus (Electronic): 5 out of 5 stars on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
MSI's affordable take on Intel's top chipset has the features, but not quite the performanceRead more
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5
4.3 out of 5
3 user ratings
5 stars
66 %
4 stars
33 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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User rating
41
3.9 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
21 %
4 stars
46 %
3 stars
31 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
45
4.2 out of 5
45 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
53 %
3 stars
11 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

General

MSI MPG Z390 Gaming PLUSMSI MPG Z390 Gaming PLUS
MSI Z370 Gaming PLUSMSI Z370 Gaming PLUS
Motherboard typeATXATX
Processor socket
LGA 1151
LGA 1151

Memory

MSI MPG Z390 Gaming PLUSMSI MPG Z390 Gaming PLUS
MSI Z370 Gaming PLUSMSI Z370 Gaming PLUS
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
  • 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
Non-ECCyesyes

Audio properties

MSI MPG Z390 Gaming PLUSMSI MPG Z390 Gaming PLUS
MSI Z370 Gaming PLUSMSI Z370 Gaming PLUS
Audio codecRealtek ALC892Realtek ALC892
Audio output channels7.17.1

Graphics

MSI MPG Z390 Gaming PLUSMSI MPG Z390 Gaming PLUS
MSI Z370 Gaming PLUSMSI Z370 Gaming PLUS
Parallel processing technology support2-Way CrossFireX2-Way CrossFireX

Technical details

MSI MPG Z390 Gaming PLUSMSI MPG Z390 Gaming PLUS
MSI Z370 Gaming PLUSMSI Z370 Gaming PLUS
Compatible processor series
  • Intel Celeron
  • Intel Core i3
  • Intel Core i5
  • Intel Core i7
  • Intel Pentium
  • Intel Celeron
  • Intel Pentium
Maximum number of processors11

BIOS

MSI MPG Z390 Gaming PLUSMSI MPG Z390 Gaming PLUS
MSI Z370 Gaming PLUSMSI Z370 Gaming PLUS
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI
BIOS featuresMSI ClickBIOS 5MSI ClickBIOS 5

Storage

MSI MPG Z390 Gaming PLUSMSI MPG Z390 Gaming PLUS
MSI Z370 Gaming PLUSMSI Z370 Gaming PLUS
Supported drive types
  • HDD
  • SSD
  • HDD
  • SSD
RAID levels
  • 0
  • 1
  • 5
  • 10
  • 0
  • 1
  • 5
  • 10

Expansion slots

MSI MPG Z390 Gaming PLUSMSI MPG Z390 Gaming PLUS
MSI Z370 Gaming PLUSMSI Z370 Gaming PLUS
Number of M.2 (M) slots21

Internal I/O ports

MSI MPG Z390 Gaming PLUSMSI MPG Z390 Gaming PLUS
MSI Z370 Gaming PLUSMSI Z370 Gaming PLUS
Serial port headers11
CPU fan connectoryesyes
Number of chassis fan connectors54
EPS power connector (8-pin)yesyes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YY
TPM connectoryesyes
Number of SATA III connectors66

Rear panel I/O ports

MSI MPG Z390 Gaming PLUSMSI MPG Z390 Gaming PLUS
MSI Z370 Gaming PLUSMSI Z370 Gaming PLUS
Microphone inputyesyes
Headphone outputs11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
PS/2 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity24
DVI-D ports quantity11

Network

MSI MPG Z390 Gaming PLUSMSI MPG Z390 Gaming PLUS
MSI Z370 Gaming PLUSMSI Z370 Gaming PLUS
Ethernet LAN (Network)yesyes
LAN controllerIntel I219-VIntel I219-V
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet

Dimensions

MSI MPG Z390 Gaming PLUSMSI MPG Z390 Gaming PLUS
MSI Z370 Gaming PLUSMSI Z370 Gaming PLUS
Width12.01 in9.61 in
Depth9.61 in9.61 in

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with MSI Z370 Gaming PLUS