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MSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAX vs MSI X570-A Pro - ATX

    MSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAX Motherboard
    MSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAX
      MSI X570-A Pro - ATX Motherboard
      MSI X570-A Pro - ATX
      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 %
      79
      3.6 out of 5
      79 user ratings
      5 stars
      		20 %
      4 stars
      		36 %
      3 stars
      		31 %
      2 stars
      		8 %
      1 stars
      		2 %

      Full Comparison

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      General

      MSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAXMSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAX
      MSI X570-A Pro - ATXMSI X570-A Pro - ATX
      Motherboard typeATXATX
      Processor socketSocket AM4Socket AM4

      Memory

      MSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAXMSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAX
      MSI X570-A Pro - ATXMSI X570-A Pro - ATX
      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
      • 2800 MHz
      • 3000 MHz
      • 2667 MHz
      • 2933 MHz
      • 3466 MHz
      • 3733 MHz
      • 3600 MHz
      • 3866 MHz
      • 4000 MHz
      • 4133 MHz
      • 4400 MHz
      • 4266 MHz
      • 3200 MHz
      • 3066 MHz
      RAM technologyDDR4DDR4
      Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
      Maximum RAM size64 GB128 GB
      Number of memory slots44
      Memory channelsDualDual

      Audio properties

      MSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAXMSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAX
      MSI X570-A Pro - ATXMSI X570-A Pro - ATX
      Audio codecRealtek ALC892Realtek ALC1220
      Audio output channels7.17.1

      Graphics

      MSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAXMSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAX
      MSI X570-A Pro - ATXMSI X570-A Pro - ATX
      Parallel processing technology supportCrossfire2-Way CrossFireX

      Technical details

      MSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAXMSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAX
      MSI X570-A Pro - ATXMSI X570-A Pro - ATX
      Compatible processor seriesAMD RyzenAMD Ryzen
      Maximum number of processors11

      Storage

      MSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAXMSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAX
      MSI X570-A Pro - ATXMSI X570-A Pro - ATX
      Supported storage drive interfacesSerial ATA IIISerial ATA III
      RAID levels
      • 0
      • 1
      • 10
      • 0
      • 1
      • 10

      Expansion slots

      MSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAXMSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAX
      MSI X570-A Pro - ATXMSI X570-A Pro - ATX
      PCI Express x16 slots22
      Number of M.2 (M) slots22

      Internal I/O ports

      MSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAXMSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAX
      MSI X570-A Pro - ATXMSI X570-A Pro - ATX
      Serial port headers11
      TPM connectoryesyes
      Number of SATA III connectors66

      Rear panel I/O ports

      MSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAXMSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAX
      MSI X570-A Pro - ATXMSI X570-A Pro - ATX
      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 X570-A Pro - ATXMSI X570-A Pro - ATX
      Wi-Finono
      Ethernet LAN (Network)yesyes
      LAN controllerRealtek 8111HRealtek 8111H
      Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet

      Dimensions

      MSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAXMSI X470 Gaming PLUS MAX
      MSI X570-A Pro - ATXMSI X570-A Pro - ATX
      Width12.01 in11.97 in
      Depth9.61 in9.57 in

      Pros & Cons

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