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MSI X370 Gaming Pro CARBON vs MSI X470 Gaming PLUS

MSI X370 Gaming Pro CARBON Motherboard
MSI X370 Gaming Pro CARBON
MSI X470 Gaming PLUS Motherboard
MSI X470 Gaming PLUS
Editiorial reviews
6
6 editorial reviews
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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4
3.9 out of 5
3 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
66 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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User rating
37
4.2 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
45 %
4 stars
29 %
3 stars
24 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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4.3 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
42 %
4 stars
47 %
3 stars
7 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
2 %

Full Comparison

General

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

Memory

MSI X370 Gaming Pro CARBONMSI X370 Gaming Pro CARBON
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 Pro CARBONMSI X370 Gaming Pro CARBON
MSI X470 Gaming PLUSMSI X470 Gaming PLUS
Audio codecRealtek ALC1220Realtek ALC892
Audio output channels7.17.1

Technical details

MSI X370 Gaming Pro CARBONMSI X370 Gaming Pro CARBON
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 Pro CARBONMSI X370 Gaming Pro CARBON
MSI X470 Gaming PLUSMSI X470 Gaming PLUS
BIOS typeUEFIUEFI AMI
BIOS featuresMSI ClickBIOS 5MSI ClickBIOS 5

Storage

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

Expansion slots

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

Internal I/O ports

MSI X370 Gaming Pro CARBONMSI X370 Gaming Pro CARBON
MSI X470 Gaming PLUSMSI X470 Gaming PLUS
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 Pro CARBONMSI X370 Gaming Pro CARBON
MSI X470 Gaming PLUSMSI X470 Gaming PLUS
S/PDIF out portyesyes
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 quantity14
DVI-D ports quantity11

Network

MSI X370 Gaming Pro CARBONMSI X370 Gaming Pro CARBON
MSI X470 Gaming PLUSMSI X470 Gaming PLUS
Ethernet LAN (Network)yesyes
LAN controllerIntel I211-ATRealtek 8111H
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet

Dimensions

MSI X370 Gaming Pro CARBONMSI X370 Gaming Pro CARBON
MSI X470 Gaming PLUSMSI X470 Gaming PLUS
Width12.01 in12.01 in
Depth9.61 in9.61 in

Pros & Cons

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      Cons

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