MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI vs ASUS PRIME Z890-P

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI4 DDR5 DIMM slots; dual channel; up to 256 GB; up to DDR5-9200+ (OC); Intel XMP; non-ECC unbuffered; CUDIMM support

ASUS PRIME Z890-P4 DDR5 DIMM slots; up to 256 GB; dual channel; Intel XMP

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ASUS PRIME Z890-P

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Storage interfaces

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI1 × M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4; 3 × M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4; M2_4 also supports SATA; 4 × SATA 6 Gb/s

ASUS PRIME Z890-P4 M.2 storage positions; 4 SATA 6 Gb/s ports

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MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI

MSI labels the slots M.2_1 to M.2_4. M.2_1 and M.2_2 connect to the CPU; M.2_3 and M.2_4 connect to the chipset. · Manufacturer specification · Check the exact slot protocol, supported module length and lane allocation before installation.

ASUS PRIME Z890-P

Manufacturer specification · M.2_1 supports PCIe 5.0 x4; the other three positions support PCIe 4.0 x4. M.2_4 also accepts SATA-mode M.2 drives. CPU-connected M.2 RAID options differ from the SATA options.

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Expansion slots and electrical links

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI1 × PCIe 5.0 x16; 2 × PCIe 4.0 x4

ASUS PRIME Z890-PIntel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) 1 × PCIe 5.0 × 16 slot Intel Z890 Chipset 2 × PCIe 4.0 × 16 slots (support x4 mode) 1 × PCIe 4.0 × 16 slot (supports x1 mode) Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site ( https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/ ). - To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for the list of supported peripherals.

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MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI

PCI_E1 connects to the CPU; PCI_E2 and PCI_E3 connect to the chipset. All three are x16-length slots. · Manufacturer specification · Electrical link widths, not a guarantee of the installed system’s performance.

ASUS PRIME Z890-P

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Network interfaces

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFIRealtek 8126 5 Gb Ethernet; Intel Wi-Fi 7; Bluetooth 5.4

ASUS PRIME Z890-P1 × Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet

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MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Wireless features require compatible OS, driver and router. 6 GHz availability depends on regional rules.

ASUS PRIME Z890-P

Manufacturer specification · Ethernet is explicitly listed. An omitted Wi-Fi specification is not treated as verified absence.

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Onboard audio hardware

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFIRealtek ALC1220P codec; 7.1-channel

ASUS PRIME Z890-PRealtek codec; manufacturer-listed 7.1-channel configuration

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MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed onboard audio hardware, not a measured sound-quality result. Where alternatives are listed, no particular unseen controller revision is promised.

ASUS PRIME Z890-P

Manufacturer specification · Channel configuration and spatial-audio support depend on the connected outputs, chassis audio wiring and software. A codec name is not an independent sound-quality measurement.

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Configuration & compatibility details (1)

CPU support / BIOS source

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFIIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)

ASUS PRIME Z890-PIntel Core Ultra desktop processors (Series 2). Verify the exact CPU and minimum BIOS using ASUS support before buying.

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MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Check MSI's exact CPU support list and its required BIOS. Family support does not confirm the firmware installed on a retail board.

ASUS PRIME Z890-P

Manufacturer specification · A shared socket and processor-family listing do not confirm that a particular BIOS revision supports every processor in that family.

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (22)

Firmware storage

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFINot verified

ASUS PRIME Z890-P256 (128+128) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Sources

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI

No source recorded for this side.

ASUS PRIME Z890-P

Manufacturer specification · Flash-ROM capacity does not identify the BIOS version installed on a retail board.

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Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear Flash BIOS button

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFIYes

ASUS PRIME Z890-PNot verified

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MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI

Manufacturer specification · The rear-panel list and datasheet connection legend explicitly list a Flash BIOS Button. CPU-free recovery procedure and USB preparation require the board manual.

ASUS PRIME Z890-P

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear BIOS FlashBack button

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFINot verified

ASUS PRIME Z890-PYes

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MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI

No source recorded for this side.

ASUS PRIME Z890-P

Manufacturer specification · Use the exact model firmware and follow ASUS instructions; a button does not establish the currently installed BIOS version.

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Diagnostic indicators

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI4 EZ Debug LEDs; 1 EZ Digit Debug LED

ASUS PRIME Z890-PNot verified

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MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Diagnostic indicators are not proof that a fault will be automatically repaired.

ASUS PRIME Z890-P

No source recorded for this side.

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Integrated-graphics display connections

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFINot verified

ASUS PRIME Z890-P1 × DisplayPort 1 × HDMI TM port 1 × USB 20Gbps port (USB Type-C ) supports DisplayPort video output Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates. Supports max. 4K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4. Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1. Supports max. 4K@120Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4. VGA resolution support depends on processors' or graphic cards' resolution. While installing the operating system, please ensure that your monitor is connected to the HDMI port on the back I/O panel or to a discrete graphics card.

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MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI

No source recorded for this side.

ASUS PRIME Z890-P

Manufacturer specification · These are manufacturer-listed configurations, not measured display performance. A compatible processor with graphics, suitable cable and supported display mode are required.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wired Ethernet

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFINot verified

ASUS PRIME Z890-P1 × Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet

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MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI

No source recorded for this side.

ASUS PRIME Z890-P

Manufacturer specification · Link-rate capability; real throughput depends on the connected network, cabling and workload.

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Cooling headers

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI1 CPU fan; 1 combo pump/system fan; 6 system fan headers

ASUS PRIME Z890-PNot verified

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MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Board headers, not included fans or a statement of their current limits.

ASUS PRIME Z890-P

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Internal USB connections

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFINot verified

ASUS PRIME Z890-PFront USB (Total 9 ports) 1 × USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C ) 2 × USB 5Gbps headers support 4 additional USB 5Gbps ports 2 × USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports USB Type-C power delivery output: max. 5V/3A USB_E1 port, USB_E2 port, USB_E3 port and USB_E4 port share the bandwidth. USB_E5 port, USB_E6 port and USB_E7 port share the bandwidth.

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MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI

No source recorded for this side.

ASUS PRIME Z890-P

Manufacturer specification · Headers need compatible case ports or accessories; they are not additional rear sockets. Follow the stated power and cable requirements.

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Processor-dependent display outputs

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI1 HDMI 2.1 (FRL); 2 Thunderbolt 4 Type-C DisplayPort outputs (DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR20): up to 4K 120 Hz / 8K 60 Hz

ASUS PRIME Z890-PNot verified

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MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI

Manufacturer specification · These outputs require a processor with integrated graphics; graphics specifications vary with the installed CPU. MSI's specification page gives HDMI a 4K 120 Hz maximum while its datasheet quotes 8K 60 Hz for HDMI 2.1 FRL; check the manual if you need 8K over HDMI.

ASUS PRIME Z890-P

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Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Listed memory overclocking profiles

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFINot verified

ASUS PRIME Z890-PUp to 8666+ MT/s (OC)

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MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI

No source recorded for this side.

ASUS PRIME Z890-P

Manufacturer specification · These are manufacturer-listed overclocking configurations, not guaranteed stock transfer rates or tested performance. CPU family and DIMM layout remain material.

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

NVMe RAID modes

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFIRAID 0/1/5/10

ASUS PRIME Z890-PNot verified

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MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Listed M.2 NVMe controller modes require compatible drives and array setup.

ASUS PRIME Z890-P

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Listed operating systems

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFINot verified

ASUS PRIME Z890-PWindows 11 (22H2 & later), Windows 10 64-bit (21H2 & later)

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MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI

No source recorded for this side.

ASUS PRIME Z890-P

Manufacturer specification · Individual features and drivers can have newer operating-system requirements, particularly wireless networking.

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — exact model specifications MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Primary expansion-slot link

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFIPCI_E1: CPU PCIe 5.0 up to x16

ASUS PRIME Z890-PNot verified

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MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI

Manufacturer specification · The stated PCI_E1 electrical link is separate from M.2 storage links. It does not establish the lane allocation of every expansion slot or measured GPU performance.

ASUS PRIME Z890-P

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Motherboard power connections

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFINot verified

ASUS PRIME Z890-P1 × 24-pin Main Power connector 2 × 8-pin +12V CPU Power connector

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ASUS PRIME Z890-P

Manufacturer specification · Check the complete connector list and the PSU cable type. Additional graphics-card, front-panel fast-charge and cooling connections can have separate requirements.

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Rear connections

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFINot verified

ASUS PRIME Z890-P1 × USB 20Gbps port (1 × USB Type-C with DP Alt mode) 1 × USB 10Gbps port (1 × Type-A) 2 × USB 5Gbps ports (2 × Type-A) 4 × USB 2.0 ports (4 × Type-A) 1 × DisplayPort 1 × HDMI TM port 1 × Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port 3 × Audio jacks 1 × BIOS FlashBack button

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ASUS PRIME Z890-P

Manufacturer specification · Connector count and listed modes describe the rear panel. USB-C display and charging capability depends on the specific port; display output also depends on the CPU and source configuration.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Specification market

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFINot verified

ASUS PRIME Z890-PASUS global documentation

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MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI

No source recorded for this side.

ASUS PRIME Z890-P

Manufacturer specification · UK and US buying links are searches, not proof of stock, identical regional wireless modules, bundles or warranty. Confirm the exact model and part identifier with the retailer.

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

SATA RAID modes

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFIRAID 0/1/5/10

ASUS PRIME Z890-PNot verified

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MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Listed SATA controller modes require compatible drives and array setup. They do not establish NVMe RAID or a data protection guarantee.

ASUS PRIME Z890-P

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Rear Thunderbolt 4 ports

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI2 × Thunderbolt 4 USB-C; up to 40 Gb/s; up to 15 W (5 V / 3 A) charging

ASUS PRIME Z890-PNot verified

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MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Both ports are on the rear panel. Up to 40 Gb/s with Thunderbolt devices, 20 Gb/s with USB4 devices and 10 Gb/s with USB 3.2 devices; actual operation depends on the connected device and cable.

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ASUS PRIME Z890-P

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USB port and header capacity

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI2 × Thunderbolt 4 40 Gb/s (2 Type-C); 1 × USB 20 Gb/s (1 Type-C); 4 × USB 10 Gb/s (3 Type-A + 1 Type-C); 6 × USB 5 Gb/s (6 Type-A); 4 × USB 2.0

ASUS PRIME Z890-PNot verified

Sources

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer combined port/header totals; these are not all rear-panel sockets. Use the connection diagram and manual to locate them.

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions

ASUS PRIME Z890-P

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Front USB header capacity

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI4 USB 2.0; 2 USB 5 Gb/s Type-A; 1 USB 20 Gb/s Type-C (USB PD 27 W)

ASUS PRIME Z890-PNot verified

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MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed front connectivity requires compatible case ports and cabling. These are not additional rear-panel sockets.

ASUS PRIME Z890-P

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Rear USB ports

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI4 USB 5 Gb/s Type-A; 3 USB 10 Gb/s Type-A; 1 USB 10 Gb/s Type-C; 2 Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gb/s) Type-C

ASUS PRIME Z890-PNot verified

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MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Rear port inventory only. Rated interface rates are not simultaneous measured throughput; Thunderbolt 4 ports run 20 Gb/s with USB4 devices and 10 Gb/s with USB 3.2 devices.

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions

ASUS PRIME Z890-P

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Included Wi-Fi

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFINot verified

ASUS PRIME Z890-PNot verified

Sources

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI

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ASUS PRIME Z890-P

The inspected specification lists Ethernet but does not establish an included Wi-Fi module. No capability or absence has been inferred. · Manufacturer specification

First product manufacturer source Second product manufacturer source

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7 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI

What it brings

PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics slot and a PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slot, plus three more PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots.
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Two rear Thunderbolt 4 ports (up to 40 Gb/s), Realtek 8126 5 Gb Ethernet and Intel Wi-Fi 7 with Bluetooth 5.4.
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DDR5 up to 9200+ MT/s (OC) with CUDIMM support, a rear Flash BIOS button and an EZ Digit Debug LED.
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What to check

Only one of the four M.2 slots is PCIe 5.0, there are just four SATA ports, and the two extra x16-length slots are wired PCIe 4.0 x4.
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Wi-Fi 7 needs Windows 11 version 24H2, 6 GHz use depends on local regulations, and the Thunderbolt ports drop to 20 Gb/s with USB4 devices.
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ASUS PRIME Z890-P

What it brings

4 M.2 storage positions and 4 SATA connectors provide several drive-connection options.
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1 × Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet provides a wired network connection.
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What to check

M.2_1 supports PCIe 5.0 x4; the other three positions support PCIe 4.0 x4. M.2_4 also accepts SATA-mode M.2 drives. CPU-connected M.2 RAID options differ from the SATA options.
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Check the exact processor, BIOS and memory kit before purchase. The 256 GB ceiling and listed overclocking profiles are configuration limits, not a tested build guarantee.
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The inspected specification does not verify an included wireless module; plan around the wired connection unless the exact retail configuration confirms one.
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Source-backed specifications for MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI and ASUS PRIME Z890-P
Specification	MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI	ASUS PRIME Z890-P

CPU socket Sources MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI Manufacturer specification MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — exact model specifications ASUS PRIME Z890-P Manufacturer specification ASUS PRIME Z890-P — technical specifications	LGA 1851	LGA1851
Chipset Sources MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI Manufacturer specification MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — exact model specifications ASUS PRIME Z890-P Manufacturer specification ASUS PRIME Z890-P — technical specifications	Intel Z890	Intel Z890
Form factor Sources MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI Manufacturer specification MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions ASUS PRIME Z890-P Manufacturer specification · Check case mounting positions and connector clearance. ASUS PRIME Z890-P — technical specifications	ATX; 304.8 × 243.84 mm	ATX: 305 × 244 mm
CPU support / BIOS sourceDifferent Sources MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI Manufacturer specification · Check MSI's exact CPU support list and its required BIOS. Family support does not confirm the firmware installed on a retail board. MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — exact model specifications ASUS PRIME Z890-P Manufacturer specification · A shared socket and processor-family listing do not confirm that a particular BIOS revision supports every processor in that family. ASUS PRIME Z890-P — technical specifications	Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)	Intel Core Ultra desktop processors (Series 2). Verify the exact CPU and minimum BIOS using ASUS support before buying.
Rear Flash BIOS button Sources MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI Manufacturer specification · The rear-panel list and datasheet connection legend explicitly list a Flash BIOS Button. CPU-free recovery procedure and USB preparation require the board manual. MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — exact model specifications MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions ASUS PRIME Z890-P No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided
Firmware storage Sources MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI No source recorded. ASUS PRIME Z890-P Manufacturer specification · Flash-ROM capacity does not identify the BIOS version installed on a retail board. ASUS PRIME Z890-P — technical specifications	Not provided	256 (128+128) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Listed operating systems Sources MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI No source recorded. ASUS PRIME Z890-P Manufacturer specification · Individual features and drivers can have newer operating-system requirements, particularly wireless networking. ASUS PRIME Z890-P — technical specifications	Not provided	Windows 11 (22H2 & later), Windows 10 64-bit (21H2 & later)
Rear BIOS FlashBack button Sources MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI No source recorded. ASUS PRIME Z890-P Manufacturer specification · Use the exact model firmware and follow ASUS instructions; a button does not establish the currently installed BIOS version. ASUS PRIME Z890-P — technical specifications	Not provided	Yes

Memory type, slots and limitDifferent Sources MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI MSI specifies Intel XMP 3.0. The overclocked speed is MSI's 1DPC 1R maximum; MSI lists 1DPC 2R up to 7200+, 2DPC 1R up to 6400+ and 2DPC 2R up to 5600+ MT/s. · Manufacturer specification · CPU, BIOS and validated DIMM population determine supported capacity and speeds. DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable. MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions ASUS PRIME Z890-P Manufacturer specification · Supported capacity, module population and profile speeds depend on the exact CPU, installed BIOS and validated memory kit. Profile support does not guarantee an overclock. ASUS PRIME Z890-P — technical specifications	4 DDR5 DIMM slots; dual channel; up to 256 GB; up to DDR5-9200+ (OC); Intel XMP; non-ECC unbuffered; CUDIMM support	4 DDR5 DIMM slots; up to 256 GB; dual channel; Intel XMP
Maximum listed memory Sources MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer capacity ceiling; CPU, BIOS and module validation apply. MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions ASUS PRIME Z890-P Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer capacity ceiling; check CPU support, BIOS and the validated DIMM population. ASUS PRIME Z890-P — technical specifications	256 GB	256 GB
DIMM slots Sources MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI Manufacturer specification · Physical DDR5 DIMM positions; not a capacity or speed guarantee. MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — exact model specifications ASUS PRIME Z890-P Manufacturer specification · Physical DDR5 module positions; this count is not a guarantee of capacity or profile speed. ASUS PRIME Z890-P — technical specifications	4	4
Listed memory overclocking profiles Sources MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI No source recorded. ASUS PRIME Z890-P Manufacturer specification · These are manufacturer-listed overclocking configurations, not guaranteed stock transfer rates or tested performance. CPU family and DIMM layout remain material. ASUS PRIME Z890-P — technical specifications	Not provided	Up to 8666+ MT/s (OC)

Storage interfacesDifferent Sources MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI MSI labels the slots M.2_1 to M.2_4. M.2_1 and M.2_2 connect to the CPU; M.2_3 and M.2_4 connect to the chipset. · Manufacturer specification · Check the exact slot protocol, supported module length and lane allocation before installation. MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — exact model specifications ASUS PRIME Z890-P Manufacturer specification · M.2_1 supports PCIe 5.0 x4; the other three positions support PCIe 4.0 x4. M.2_4 also accepts SATA-mode M.2 drives. CPU-connected M.2 RAID options differ from the SATA options. ASUS PRIME Z890-P — technical specifications	1 × M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4; 3 × M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4; M2_4 also supports SATA; 4 × SATA 6 Gb/s	4 M.2 storage positions; 4 SATA 6 Gb/s ports
M.2 storage slots Sources MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI Manufacturer specification · Storage M.2 positions; bandwidth and protocol are specified separately. MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — exact model specifications ASUS PRIME Z890-P Manufacturer specification · M.2_1 supports PCIe 5.0 x4; the other three positions support PCIe 4.0 x4. M.2_4 also accepts SATA-mode M.2 drives. CPU-connected M.2 RAID options differ from the SATA options. ASUS PRIME Z890-P — technical specifications	4	4
SATA ports Sources MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI Manufacturer specification · SATA 6 Gb/s connectors; check lane sharing and drive power. MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — exact model specifications ASUS PRIME Z890-P Manufacturer specification · SATA 6 Gb/s; check the source for lane sharing and drive power requirements. ASUS PRIME Z890-P — technical specifications	4	4
SATA RAID modes Sources MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI Manufacturer specification · Listed SATA controller modes require compatible drives and array setup. They do not establish NVMe RAID or a data protection guarantee. MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions ASUS PRIME Z890-P No source recorded.	RAID 0/1/5/10	Not provided
NVMe RAID modes Sources MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI Manufacturer specification · Listed M.2 NVMe controller modes require compatible drives and array setup. MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions ASUS PRIME Z890-P No source recorded.	RAID 0/1/5/10	Not provided

Expansion slots and electrical linksDifferent Sources MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI PCI_E1 connects to the CPU; PCI_E2 and PCI_E3 connect to the chipset. All three are x16-length slots. · Manufacturer specification · Electrical link widths, not a guarantee of the installed system’s performance. MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions ASUS PRIME Z890-P Manufacturer specification · M.2_1 supports PCIe 5.0 x4; the other three positions support PCIe 4.0 x4. M.2_4 also accepts SATA-mode M.2 drives. CPU-connected M.2 RAID options differ from the SATA options. ASUS PRIME Z890-P — technical specifications	1 × PCIe 5.0 x16; 2 × PCIe 4.0 x4	Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) 1 × PCIe 5.0 × 16 slot Intel Z890 Chipset 2 × PCIe 4.0 × 16 slots (support x4 mode) 1 × PCIe 4.0 × 16 slot (supports x1 mode) Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site ( https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/ ). - To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for the list of supported peripherals.
Primary expansion-slot link Sources MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI Manufacturer specification · The stated PCI_E1 electrical link is separate from M.2 storage links. It does not establish the lane allocation of every expansion slot or measured GPU performance. MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — exact model specifications MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions ASUS PRIME Z890-P No source recorded.	PCI_E1: CPU PCIe 5.0 up to x16	Not provided

Rear Thunderbolt 4 ports Sources MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI Manufacturer specification · Both ports are on the rear panel. Up to 40 Gb/s with Thunderbolt devices, 20 Gb/s with USB4 devices and 10 Gb/s with USB 3.2 devices; actual operation depends on the connected device and cable. MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — exact model specifications MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions ASUS PRIME Z890-P No source recorded.	2 × Thunderbolt 4 USB-C; up to 40 Gb/s; up to 15 W (5 V / 3 A) charging	Not provided
Onboard audio hardwareDifferent Sources MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed onboard audio hardware, not a measured sound-quality result. Where alternatives are listed, no particular unseen controller revision is promised. MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions ASUS PRIME Z890-P Manufacturer specification · Channel configuration and spatial-audio support depend on the connected outputs, chassis audio wiring and software. A codec name is not an independent sound-quality measurement. ASUS PRIME Z890-P — technical specifications	Realtek ALC1220P codec; 7.1-channel	Realtek codec; manufacturer-listed 7.1-channel configuration
Processor-dependent display outputs Sources MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI Manufacturer specification · These outputs require a processor with integrated graphics; graphics specifications vary with the installed CPU. MSI's specification page gives HDMI a 4K 120 Hz maximum while its datasheet quotes 8K 60 Hz for HDMI 2.1 FRL; check the manual if you need 8K over HDMI. MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — exact model specifications MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions ASUS PRIME Z890-P No source recorded.	1 HDMI 2.1 (FRL); 2 Thunderbolt 4 Type-C DisplayPort outputs (DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR20): up to 4K 120 Hz / 8K 60 Hz	Not provided
Rear USB ports Sources MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI Manufacturer specification · Rear port inventory only. Rated interface rates are not simultaneous measured throughput; Thunderbolt 4 ports run 20 Gb/s with USB4 devices and 10 Gb/s with USB 3.2 devices. MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions ASUS PRIME Z890-P No source recorded.	4 USB 5 Gb/s Type-A; 3 USB 10 Gb/s Type-A; 1 USB 10 Gb/s Type-C; 2 Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gb/s) Type-C	Not provided
Front USB header capacity Sources MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed front connectivity requires compatible case ports and cabling. These are not additional rear-panel sockets. MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions ASUS PRIME Z890-P No source recorded.	4 USB 2.0; 2 USB 5 Gb/s Type-A; 1 USB 20 Gb/s Type-C (USB PD 27 W)	Not provided
USB port and header capacity Sources MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer combined port/header totals; these are not all rear-panel sockets. Use the connection diagram and manual to locate them. MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — exact model specifications ASUS PRIME Z890-P No source recorded.	2 × Thunderbolt 4 40 Gb/s (2 Type-C); 1 × USB 20 Gb/s (1 Type-C); 4 × USB 10 Gb/s (3 Type-A + 1 Type-C); 6 × USB 5 Gb/s (6 Type-A); 4 × USB 2.0	Not provided
Rear connections Sources MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI No source recorded. ASUS PRIME Z890-P Manufacturer specification · Connector count and listed modes describe the rear panel. USB-C display and charging capability depends on the specific port; display output also depends on the CPU and source configuration. ASUS PRIME Z890-P — technical specifications	Not provided	1 × USB 20Gbps port (1 × USB Type-C with DP Alt mode) 1 × USB 10Gbps port (1 × Type-A) 2 × USB 5Gbps ports (2 × Type-A) 4 × USB 2.0 ports (4 × Type-A) 1 × DisplayPort 1 × HDMI TM port 1 × Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port 3 × Audio jacks 1 × BIOS FlashBack button
Internal USB connections Sources MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI No source recorded. ASUS PRIME Z890-P Manufacturer specification · Headers need compatible case ports or accessories; they are not additional rear sockets. Follow the stated power and cable requirements. ASUS PRIME Z890-P — technical specifications	Not provided	Front USB (Total 9 ports) 1 × USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C ) 2 × USB 5Gbps headers support 4 additional USB 5Gbps ports 2 × USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports USB Type-C power delivery output: max. 5V/3A USB_E1 port, USB_E2 port, USB_E3 port and USB_E4 port share the bandwidth. USB_E5 port, USB_E6 port and USB_E7 port share the bandwidth.
Integrated-graphics display connections Sources MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI No source recorded. ASUS PRIME Z890-P Manufacturer specification · These are manufacturer-listed configurations, not measured display performance. A compatible processor with graphics, suitable cable and supported display mode are required. ASUS PRIME Z890-P — technical specifications	Not provided	1 × DisplayPort 1 × HDMI TM port 1 × USB 20Gbps port (USB Type-C ) supports DisplayPort video output Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates. Supports max. 4K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4. Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1. Supports max. 4K@120Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4. VGA resolution support depends on processors' or graphic cards' resolution. While installing the operating system, please ensure that your monitor is connected to the HDMI port on the back I/O panel or to a discrete graphics card.

Network interfacesDifferent Sources MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI Manufacturer specification · Wireless features require compatible OS, driver and router. 6 GHz availability depends on regional rules. MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — exact model specifications ASUS PRIME Z890-P Manufacturer specification · Ethernet is explicitly listed. An omitted Wi-Fi specification is not treated as verified absence. ASUS PRIME Z890-P — technical specifications	Realtek 8126 5 Gb Ethernet; Intel Wi-Fi 7; Bluetooth 5.4	1 × Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet
Wired Ethernet Sources MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI No source recorded. ASUS PRIME Z890-P Manufacturer specification · Link-rate capability; real throughput depends on the connected network, cabling and workload. ASUS PRIME Z890-P — technical specifications	Not provided	1 × Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet

Cooling headers Sources MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI Manufacturer specification · Board headers, not included fans or a statement of their current limits. MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions ASUS PRIME Z890-P No source recorded.	1 CPU fan; 1 combo pump/system fan; 6 system fan headers	Not provided
Diagnostic indicators Sources MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI Manufacturer specification · Diagnostic indicators are not proof that a fault will be automatically repaired. MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions ASUS PRIME Z890-P No source recorded.	4 EZ Debug LEDs; 1 EZ Digit Debug LED	Not provided
Motherboard power connections Sources MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI No source recorded. ASUS PRIME Z890-P Manufacturer specification · Check the complete connector list and the PSU cable type. Additional graphics-card, front-panel fast-charge and cooling connections can have separate requirements. ASUS PRIME Z890-P — technical specifications	Not provided	1 × 24-pin Main Power connector 2 × 8-pin +12V CPU Power connector

Specification market Sources MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI No source recorded. ASUS PRIME Z890-P Manufacturer specification · UK and US buying links are searches, not proof of stock, identical regional wireless modules, bundles or warranty. Confirm the exact model and part identifier with the retailer. ASUS PRIME Z890-P — technical specifications	Not provided	ASUS global documentation

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Included Wi-Fi Sources MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI No source recorded. ASUS PRIME Z890-P The inspected specification lists Ethernet but does not establish an included Wi-Fi module. No capability or absence has been inferred. · Manufacturer specification ASUS PRIME Z890-P — technical specifications	Not provided	Not provided

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