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MSI X370 Gaming PLUS vs MSI X370 Gaming Pro CARBON

MSI X370 Gaming PLUS Motherboard
MSI X370 Gaming PLUS
MSI X370 Gaming Pro CARBON Motherboard
MSI X370 Gaming Pro CARBON
Editiorial reviews
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MSI's X370 SLI PLUS Gaming motherboard is the next Socket AM4 board to get tested. If you're keen on an affordable Ryzen AM4 SLI rig, take a look.Read more
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Carbon fiber all the things.Read more
Looking for a motherboard for your Ryzen system build? Check out our MSI X370 Gaming Pro Carbon motherboard review here. It has the essentials that you needRead more
MSI's X470 Gaming Pro Carbon is a likable, if not particularly stylish, AMD AM4 ATX-size motherboard that will satisfy gamers who can live without extensive overclocking options or built-in Wi-Fi.Read more
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User rating
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4.2 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
37 %
4 stars
47 %
3 stars
15 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
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37
4.2 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
45 %
4 stars
29 %
3 stars
24 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
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Full Comparison

General

MSI X370 Gaming PLUSMSI X370 Gaming PLUS
MSI X370 Gaming Pro CARBONMSI X370 Gaming Pro CARBON
Motherboard typeATXATX
Processor socketSocket AM4Socket AM4

Memory

MSI X370 Gaming PLUSMSI X370 Gaming PLUS
MSI X370 Gaming Pro CARBONMSI X370 Gaming Pro CARBON
Supported memory bus clock
  • 2400 MHz
  • 1866 MHz
  • 2133 MHz
  • 2933 MHz
  • 2667 MHz
  • 3200 MHz
  • 2400 MHz
  • 1866 MHz
  • 2133 MHz
  • 2933 MHz
  • 2667 MHz
  • 3200 MHz
RAM technologyDDR4DDR4
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Maximum RAM size64 GB64 GB
Number of memory slots44
Memory channelsDualDual
ECCyesyes
Non-ECCyesyes

Audio properties

MSI X370 Gaming PLUSMSI X370 Gaming PLUS
MSI X370 Gaming Pro CARBONMSI X370 Gaming Pro CARBON
Audio codecRealtek ALC892Realtek ALC1220
Audio output channels7.17.1

Graphics

MSI X370 Gaming PLUSMSI X370 Gaming PLUS
MSI X370 Gaming Pro CARBONMSI X370 Gaming Pro CARBON
Parallel processing technology support
  • 2-Way CrossFireX
  • 3-Way CrossFireX
  • 2-Way CrossFireX
  • 3-Way CrossFireX
  • 3-Way SLI
Maximum resolution
  • 2560
  • 1600
  • 4096
  • 2160

Technical details

MSI X370 Gaming PLUSMSI X370 Gaming PLUS
MSI X370 Gaming Pro CARBONMSI X370 Gaming Pro CARBON
Compatible processor series
  • AMD A
  • AMD Ryzen
  • AMD A
  • AMD Ryzen
Maximum number of processors11
Maximum number of SMP processors11

BIOS

MSI X370 Gaming PLUSMSI X370 Gaming PLUS
MSI X370 Gaming Pro CARBONMSI X370 Gaming Pro CARBON
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI
BIOS featuresMSI ClickBIOS 5MSI ClickBIOS 5

Storage

MSI X370 Gaming PLUSMSI X370 Gaming PLUS
MSI X370 Gaming Pro CARBONMSI X370 Gaming Pro CARBON
RAID levels
  • 0
  • 1
  • 10
  • 0
  • 1
  • 10

Expansion slots

MSI X370 Gaming PLUSMSI X370 Gaming PLUS
MSI X370 Gaming Pro CARBONMSI X370 Gaming Pro CARBON
Number of M.2 (M) slots11

Internal I/O ports

MSI X370 Gaming PLUSMSI X370 Gaming PLUS
MSI X370 Gaming Pro CARBONMSI X370 Gaming Pro CARBON
CPU fan connectoryesyes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YY
TPM connectoryesyes
Number of SATA III connectors66
Front panel connectoryesyes

Rear panel I/O ports

MSI X370 Gaming PLUSMSI X370 Gaming PLUS
MSI X370 Gaming Pro CARBONMSI X370 Gaming Pro CARBON
HDMI ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
PS/2 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 quantity41
DVI-D ports quantity11

Network

MSI X370 Gaming PLUSMSI X370 Gaming PLUS
MSI X370 Gaming Pro CARBONMSI X370 Gaming Pro CARBON
Ethernet LAN (Network)yesyes
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111HIntel I211-AT
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet

Dimensions

MSI X370 Gaming PLUSMSI X370 Gaming PLUS
MSI X370 Gaming Pro CARBONMSI X370 Gaming Pro CARBON
Width11.97 in12.01 in
Depth9.57 in9.61 in

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