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MSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAX vs MSI X470 Gaming Pro CARBON

MSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAX Motherboard
MSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAX
MSI X470 Gaming Pro CARBON Motherboard
MSI X470 Gaming Pro CARBON
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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
36
4.3 out of 5
36 user ratings
5 stars
44 %
4 stars
44 %
3 stars
8 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
42
3.9 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
21 %
4 stars
54 %
3 stars
19 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

General

MSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAXMSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAX
MSI X470 Gaming Pro CARBONMSI X470 Gaming Pro CARBON
Motherboard typeATXATX
Processor socketSocket AM4Socket AM4

Memory

MSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAXMSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAX
MSI X470 Gaming Pro CARBONMSI X470 Gaming Pro CARBON
Supported memory bus clock
  • 2400 MHz
  • 1866 MHz
  • 2133 MHz
  • 2667 MHz
  • 2800 MHz
  • 2933 MHz
  • 3000 MHz
  • 3200 MHz
  • 3466 MHz
  • 3866 MHz
  • 4000 MHz
  • 4133 MHz
  • 3066 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

Audio properties

MSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAXMSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAX
MSI X470 Gaming Pro CARBONMSI X470 Gaming Pro CARBON
Audio codecRealtek ALC892Realtek ALC1220
Audio output channels7.17.1

Technical details

MSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAXMSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAX
MSI X470 Gaming Pro CARBONMSI X470 Gaming Pro CARBON
Compatible processor seriesAMD Ryzen
  • AMD A
  • AMD Athlon
  • AMD Ryzen
Maximum number of processors11

Storage

MSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAXMSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAX
MSI X470 Gaming Pro CARBONMSI X470 Gaming Pro CARBON
RAID levels
  • 0
  • 1
  • 10
  • 0
  • 1
  • 10

Expansion slots

MSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAXMSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAX
MSI X470 Gaming Pro CARBONMSI X470 Gaming Pro CARBON
Number of M.2 (M) slots22

Internal I/O ports

MSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAXMSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAX
MSI X470 Gaming Pro CARBONMSI X470 Gaming Pro CARBON
TPM connectoryesyes
Number of SATA III connectors68

Rear panel I/O ports

MSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAXMSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAX
MSI X470 Gaming Pro CARBONMSI X470 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 quantity21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity44

Network

MSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAXMSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAX
MSI X470 Gaming Pro CARBONMSI X470 Gaming Pro CARBON
Ethernet LAN (Network)yesyes
LAN controllerRealtek 8111HIntel I211AT
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet

Dimensions

MSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAXMSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAX
MSI X470 Gaming Pro CARBONMSI X470 Gaming Pro CARBON
Width12.01 in12.01 in
Depth9.61 in9.61 in

Pros & Cons

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