We and our partners use cookies to give you the best online experience, including to personalise advertising and content. Data about your interaction with this site and the ads shown to you may be shared with companies involved in the delivery and/or personalisation of ads on this site and elsewhere online.

MSI X370 Gaming PLUS vs MSI X370 Gaming Pro

MSI X370 Gaming PLUS Motherboard
MSI X370 Gaming PLUS
MSI X370 Gaming Pro Motherboard
MSI X370 Gaming Pro
Editiorial reviews
1
1 editorial reviews
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
Read editorial reviews
4
4 editorial reviews
Carbon fiber all the things.Read more
MSI's X370 GAMING PRO CARBON is one of the most featured packed AM4 Ryzen motherboards that we've reviewed so far.Read more
Looking for an alternative flagship gaming motherboard to pair with your Ryzen CPU? Featuring the cutting edge Killer Wireless-AC 1535 for unparalleled WIFI connection, 2x M.2 slots, and of course RGB lighting, maybe MSI have the answer?Read more
Read editorial reviews
User rating
40
4.2 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
37 %
4 stars
47 %
3 stars
15 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
36
4.1 out of 5
36 user ratings
5 stars
36 %
4 stars
38 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

General

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

Memory

MSI X370 Gaming PLUSMSI X370 Gaming PLUS
MSI X370 Gaming ProMSI X370 Gaming Pro
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
Non-ECCyesyes

Audio properties

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

Graphics

MSI X370 Gaming PLUSMSI X370 Gaming PLUS
MSI X370 Gaming ProMSI X370 Gaming Pro
Parallel processing technology support
  • 2-Way CrossFireX
  • 3-Way CrossFireX
  • 2-Way CrossFireX
  • 2-Way SLI
  • 3-Way CrossFireX

Technical details

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

BIOS

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

Storage

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

Expansion slots

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

Internal I/O ports

MSI X370 Gaming PLUSMSI X370 Gaming PLUS
MSI X370 Gaming ProMSI X370 Gaming Pro
Serial port headers11
CPU fan connectoryesyes
Number of chassis fan connectors44
EPS power connector (8-pin)yesyes
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 ProMSI X370 Gaming Pro
HDMI ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
PS/2 ports quantity12
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 quantity44
DVI-D ports quantity11

Network

MSI X370 Gaming PLUSMSI X370 Gaming PLUS
MSI X370 Gaming ProMSI X370 Gaming Pro
Ethernet LAN (Network)yesyes
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111HRealtek RTL8111H
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet

Dimensions

MSI X370 Gaming PLUSMSI X370 Gaming PLUS
MSI X370 Gaming ProMSI X370 Gaming Pro
Width11.97 in9.57 in
Depth9.57 in11.97 in

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons