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MSI X370 Gaming PLUS vs MSI X470 Gaming PLUS

MSI X370 Gaming PLUS Motherboard
MSI X370 Gaming PLUS
MSI X470 Gaming PLUS Motherboard
MSI X470 Gaming PLUS
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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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3.9 out of 5
3 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
66 %
3 stars
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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 %
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4.3 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
42 %
4 stars
47 %
3 stars
7 %
2 stars
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1 stars
2 %

Full Comparison

General

MSI X370 Gaming PLUSMSI X370 Gaming PLUS
MSI X470 Gaming PLUSMSI X470 Gaming PLUS
Motherboard typeATXATX
Processor socketSocket AM4Socket AM4

Memory

MSI X370 Gaming PLUSMSI X370 Gaming PLUS
MSI X470 Gaming PLUSMSI X470 Gaming PLUS
Supported memory bus clock
  • 2400 MHz
  • 1866 MHz
  • 2133 MHz
  • 2933 MHz
  • 2667 MHz
  • 3200 MHz
  • 2400 MHz
  • 1866 MHz
  • 2133 MHz
  • 2667 MHz
  • 2800 MHz
  • 2933 MHz
  • 3000 MHz
  • 3200 MHz
  • 3466 MHz
  • 3066 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 X470 Gaming PLUSMSI X470 Gaming PLUS
Audio codecRealtek ALC892Realtek ALC892
Audio output channels7.17.1

Technical details

MSI X370 Gaming PLUSMSI X370 Gaming PLUS
MSI X470 Gaming PLUSMSI X470 Gaming PLUS
Compatible processor series
  • AMD A
  • AMD Ryzen
  • AMD A
  • AMD Athlon
  • AMD Ryzen
Maximum number of processors11

BIOS

MSI X370 Gaming PLUSMSI X370 Gaming PLUS
MSI X470 Gaming PLUSMSI X470 Gaming PLUS
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS featuresMSI ClickBIOS 5MSI ClickBIOS 5

Storage

MSI X370 Gaming PLUSMSI X370 Gaming PLUS
MSI X470 Gaming PLUSMSI X470 Gaming PLUS
RAID levels
  • 0
  • 1
  • 10
  • 0
  • 1
  • 10

Expansion slots

MSI X370 Gaming PLUSMSI X370 Gaming PLUS
MSI X470 Gaming PLUSMSI X470 Gaming PLUS
Number of M.2 (M) slots12

Internal I/O ports

MSI X370 Gaming PLUSMSI X370 Gaming PLUS
MSI X470 Gaming PLUSMSI X470 Gaming PLUS
Serial port headers11
CPU fan connectoryesyes
Number of chassis fan connectors44
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 X470 Gaming PLUSMSI X470 Gaming PLUS
HDMI ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
PS/2 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity12
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 X470 Gaming PLUSMSI X470 Gaming PLUS
Ethernet LAN (Network)yesyes
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111HRealtek 8111H
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet

Dimensions

MSI X370 Gaming PLUSMSI X370 Gaming PLUS
MSI X470 Gaming PLUSMSI X470 Gaming PLUS
Width11.97 in12.01 in
Depth9.57 in9.61 in

Pros & Cons

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          Often compared with MSI X470 Gaming PLUS