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| Motherboard | ![]() $70773 | ![]() $69999 |
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Chipset | Intel Z690 | Intel Z790 |
Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
Form Factor | EATX | EATX |
Max Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
Memory Slots | 4 | 4 |
ECC Memory Support | No | No |
PCIe x16 Slots | 2 | 1 |
PCIe x16 4.0 Slots | 0 | 1 |
PCIe x16 5.0 Slots | 2 | 0 |
M.2 Slots | 3 | 3 |
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SATA Ports | 10 | 8 |
USB 2.0 Headers | 2 | 1 |
USB 3.2 Headers | 1 | 1 |
USB 3.2 (Gen 2) Headers | 6 | 1 |
WiFi | 802.11 ax | 802.11 ax |
Ethernet Speed | 2.5 Gbps | 10 Gbps |
Audio Chipset | Realtek ALC1220 | Realtek |
Audio Channels | 7.1 | 7.1 |
Optical S/PDIF Out | Yes | Yes |
BIOS Flashback | Yes | Yes |
Color | Dark | Dark |
Supported CPUs | Intel 12th, 13th, 14th Gen | Intel 12th, 13th, 14th Gen |
M.2 Heatsink/Shields | Yes | Yes |
Product Release | 2022 | - |
Comparison Analysis
Comparing the Z690 Classified vs Z790 CLASSIFIED reveals distinct differences in their targeted use cases.
Both components are priced similarly, making the choice dependent on specific features rather than budget.
