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ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE vs MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE

UK manufacturer specification · Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE

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Exact model & source notes

Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE motherboard, identified in the ASUS UK catalogue. Specifications below retain the manufacturer’s configuration and interface conditions.

Specifications checked 17 Oct 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

WHICH SUITS YOU?

Different platforms: LGA4677 vs AM4 sockets. Each board fits only processors made for its socket. DDR5 and DDR4 memory are not interchangeable.

Choose the ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE for

An LGA4677 processor you already have
DDR5 memory you already have

Choose the MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI for

An AM4 processor you already have
DDR4 memory you already have
Built-in Wi-Fi

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THE CONTENDER

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI

AM4 · Micro-ATX · DDR4 · board-only configuration · MSI global specification

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Exact model & source notes

A Micro-ATX AM4 motherboard with AMD B550: four DDR4 slots rated up to DDR4-4400+ (OC), a PCIe 4.0 x16 graphics slot, two M.2 slots (one PCIe 4.0 x4), eight SATA ports and AMD Wi-Fi 6E with Bluetooth 5.2.

Specifications checked 21 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

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“Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.

SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE7 topics

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CPU socket

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SELGA4677

Manufacturer specification

Source 1

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFIAM4

Manufacturer specification · Match the exact CPU and required BIOS as well as the physical socket.

Source 1

Explore the full specifications

Plan the complete platform. Check the exact CPU-support list, required BIOS and memory validation before buying. PCIe generations and lane allocations can change with the processor. A socket match or slot count is not a guarantee that every component works together at its highest advertised setting.

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

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7 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. All are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

CPU socket

In Visual facts

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SELGA4677

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFIAM4

Sources

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE

Manufacturer specification

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE — official UK technical specifications

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Match the exact CPU and required BIOS as well as the physical socket.

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI — manufacturer specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Chipset

In Visual facts

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SEIntel® W790 Chipset

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFIAMD B550

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ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE

Manufacturer specification

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE — official UK technical specifications

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI

Manufacturer specification

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI — manufacturer specifications

Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.

Form factor and dimensions

In Visual facts

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SEEEB Form Factor 12 inch x 13 inch (30.5 cm x 33 cm)

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFIMicro-ATX; 244 × 244 mm

Sources

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE

Manufacturer specification

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE — official UK technical specifications

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Board dimensions, not retail packaging. Check case mounting positions, clearance and cable routing.

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI — manufacturer specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Memory type, slots and limit

In Visual facts

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE8 x DIMM slots, Max. 2048GB, DDR5 6800(OC)/6600(OC)/6400(OC)/6200(OC)/6000(OC)/5800(OC)/5600(OC)/5400(OC)/5200(OC)/5000(OC)/4800 ECC Registered Memory* 8-Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI4 DDR4 DIMM slots; dual channel; up to 128 GB; up to DDR4-4400+ (OC); A-XMP; non-ECC unbuffered

Sources

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE

Manufacturer specification

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE — official UK technical specifications

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI

The overclocked speed is MSI's 1DPC 1R maximum; MSI lists 1DPC 2R up to 3733, 2DPC 1R up to 3866 and 2DPC 2R up to 3466 MHz. JEDEC speeds run up to DDR4-3200. · Manufacturer specification · CPU, BIOS and validated DIMM population determine supported capacity and speeds. DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable.

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI — manufacturer specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Storage interfaces and restrictions

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ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SETotal supports 3 x M.2 slots, 2 x SlimSAS slots and 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* Intel® Xeon® W-3500/W-3400 Series Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)*** M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)*** Intel® W790 Chipet** M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) SlimSAS_1 port supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode NVMe device SlimSAS_2 port supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode NVMe device 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports * Supports Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC) and Intel Volume Management Device (Intel®VMD) ** Intel® VROC Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. VROC_HW_Key is purchased separately. *** M.2_1 and M.2_2 slots will be disabled once an Intel® Xeon® W-2500/W-2400 Series Processor is installed.

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI1 × M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4; 1 × M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4; M2_1 also supports SATA; 8 × SATA 6 Gb/s

Sources

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE

Manufacturer specification

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE — official UK technical specifications

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI

M2_1 connects to the CPU; M2_2 connects to the B550 chipset. Four SATA ports come from the B550 chipset and four from an ASMedia ASM1064 controller. · Manufacturer specification · M2_1 runs at PCIe 4.0 or 3.0 depending on the installed processor. Both M.2 slots accept 2242/2260/2280 drives.

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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Network interfaces and requirements

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ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE1 x Intel® dual 10Gb Ethernet 1 x Realtek 1Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard * Realtek 1Gb LAN controller is dedicated to BMC and for the connection of IPMI only, you may not connect to the Internet using this LAN port.

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFIRealtek 8111GN or 8111HN 1 Gb Ethernet; AMD Wi-Fi 6E; Bluetooth 5.2

Sources

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE

Manufacturer specification

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE — official UK technical specifications

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI

Manufacturer specification · 6 GHz availability depends on country rules, operating system and drivers. Link capabilities are not measured throughput.

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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Audio interfaces

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ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SERealtek S1220A 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC* - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input (Line-in) - Supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback* Audio Features - Power pre-regulator reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance - Rear optical S/PDIF out port - Premium audio capacitors - Dedicated audio PCB layers - Unique de-pop circuit * Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 kHz is not supported for 7.1 Surround Sound audio.

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFIRealtek ALC892 or ALC897 codec; 7.1-channel

Sources

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE

Manufacturer specification

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE — official UK technical specifications

MSI PRO B550M-VC 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 B550M-VC WIFI — manufacturer specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Configuration & compatibility details (1)

CPU support and BIOS requirements

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SEIntel® Socket LGA4677 for Xeon® W-3500/W-3400 and W-2500/W-2400 Series Processors* Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. BIOS: 512 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFIAMD Ryzen 5000 / 5000 G-Series / 4000 G-Series / 3000 Series

Sources

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE

Manufacturer specification · Exact CPU support and BIOS revision depend on the processor and the current ASUS CPU support list; the family statement is not a guarantee for every processor.

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE — official UK technical specifications

MSI PRO B550M-VC 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 B550M-VC WIFI — manufacturer specifications MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI — exact model datasheet

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

Missing or non-comparable evidence (18)

DIMM slots

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SENot verified

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI4

Sources

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE

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MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Physical DDR4 module positions, not included modules. Consult the board manual for population order and compatible capacities.

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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

Maximum listed memory

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SENot verified

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI128 GB

Sources

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE

No source recorded for this side.

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer capacity ceiling for this exact board, not included memory or a performance measurement. CPU, BIOS, DIMM population and the validated-module list determine support. DDR4 slots require DDR4 modules; DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable.

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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

Onboard M.2 storage slots

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MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI2

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ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE

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MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Onboard M.2 storage positions only. M.2 PCIe generation depends on the installed CPU. Both M.2 slots accept 2242/2260/2280 drives. Four SATA ports come from B550 and four from ASM1064.

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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

Secondary expansion slots

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SENot verified

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI3 long PCIe 3.0 slots wired x1

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ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE

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MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Physical connector length and electrical lane count differ.

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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

Rear Flash BIOS button

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SENot verified

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFIYes

Sources

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE

No source recorded for this side.

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Recovery procedure and USB preparation require the manual.

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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

Expansion slots and restrictions

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SEIntel® Xeon® W-3500/W-3400 Series Processors* 7 x PCIe 5.0 slot(s) (Seven at x16/x16/x16/x16/x16/x8/x16)** Intel® Xeon® W-2500/W-2400 Series Processors* 4 x PCIe 5.0 slot(s) (Four at x16/x16/x16/x16)** * Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/). ** Please refer to the block diagrams in the Appendix for more details. - To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported peripherals.

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFINot verified

Sources

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE

Manufacturer specification

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE — official UK technical specifications

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI

No source recorded for this side.

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

Cooling headers

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SENot verified

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI1 CPU; 1 pump; 3 system fan headers

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ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE

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MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI

Manufacturer specification · No included fans or current limits inferred.

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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

Processor-dependent display outputs

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SENot verified

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFIVGA; DisplayPort 4096×2160 at 60 Hz; HDMI 2.1 4096×2160 at 60 Hz

Sources

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE

No source recorded for this side.

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Requires integrated processor graphics; CPU-dependent modes.

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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

Internal headers and connectors

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SEFan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header(s) 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header(s) 5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header(s) 1 x W_PUMP+ header(s) Power related 2 x 24-pin Main Power connector 4 x 8-pin +12V Power connector 1 x 8-pin PCIe Power connector 1 x 6-pin PCIe Power connector Storage related 3 x M.2 slots (Key M) 2 x SlimSAS connector(s) 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 1 x VROC Key connector USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (support(s) USB Type-C® ) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) 4 additional USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 1 x COM Port header 1 x FlexKey button 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x LN2 Mode jumper 1 x M.2 slot (Key E) 1 x ReTry button 1 x Safe Boot button 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin) 1 x Start button 1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function 1 x Thermal Sensor header BMC Related 1 x BMC switch 1 x VGA switch 1 x BMC LAN fixed IP switch 1 x IPMI switch 2 x Q_PSU switch 2 x PSU SMBus header 1 x Front panel location LED header 1 x Location button header 1 x VPP_I2C header 1 x Micro SD card socket 1 x BMC_T_SENSOR header 1 x BMC LED 1 x Location LED 1 x Message LED header

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFINot verified

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ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE

Manufacturer specification

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE — official UK technical specifications

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI

No source recorded for this side.

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

NVMe RAID modes

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SENot verified

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFIRAID 0/1

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ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE

No source recorded for this side.

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Requires compatible drives and array configuration.

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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

Listed operating systems

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SEWindows® 11, Windows® 10 64-bit

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFINot verified

Sources

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE

Manufacturer specification

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE — official UK technical specifications

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI

No source recorded for this side.

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

Primary expansion-slot link

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SENot verified

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFIPCI_E1: PCIe 4.0 x16

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ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE

No source recorded for this side.

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI

Manufacturer specification · PCIe 4.0 or 3.0 depending on the installed processor; not a measured graphics performance result.

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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

Rear-panel ports

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port(s) (1 x USB Type-C) 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (4 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) 2 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 x Type-A) 1 x VGA port 2 x Intel® dual 10Gb Ethernet ports 1 x Realtek 1Gb Ethernet port 5 x Audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button 1 x Clear CMOS button

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFINot verified

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ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE

Manufacturer specification

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE — official UK technical specifications

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI

No source recorded for this side.

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

SATA storage ports

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SENot verified

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI8

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No source recorded for this side.

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI

Manufacturer specification · SATA 6 Gb/s connectors, not supplied drives or power cables. M.2 PCIe generation depends on the installed CPU. Both M.2 slots accept 2242/2260/2280 drives. Four SATA ports come from B550 and four from ASM1064.

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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

SATA RAID modes

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SENot verified

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFIRAID 0/1/10

Sources

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE

No source recorded for this side.

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Requires array configuration. No cross-controller array support inferred.

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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

USB ports and headers

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SERear USB (Total 8 ports) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port(s) (1 x USB Type-C®) 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (4 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) 2 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 x Type-A) Front USB (Total 7 ports) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (supports USB Type-C® ) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) 4 additional USB 2.0 ports

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFINot verified

Sources

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE

Manufacturer specification

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE — official UK technical specifications

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI

No source recorded for this side.

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

Front USB header capacity

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SENot verified

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI4 USB 2.0; 2 USB 5 Gb/s Type-A; 1 USB 5 Gb/s Type-C

Sources

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE

No source recorded for this side.

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Requires case ports and cables; not rear sockets.

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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

Rear USB ports

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SENot verified

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI2 USB 2.0; 2 USB 5 Gb/s Type-A; 2 USB 10 Gb/s Type-A

Sources

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE

No source recorded for this side.

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Interface limits, not measured aggregate throughput.

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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

0 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE

What it brings

Published motherboard interfaces and configuration are available from the exact-model ASUS specification source.
Manufacturer source

What to check

Compatibility and maximum operating modes depend on the source’s stated hardware, firmware and connection requirements; manufacturer figures are not independent measurements.
Manufacturer source

MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI

What it brings

Eight SATA ports plus two M.2 slots, with the CPU-connected M2_1 supporting PCIe 4.0 x4.
Manufacturer source
AMD Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 are built in, and the rear panel has two 10 Gb/s USB Type-A ports and a Flash BIOS button.
Manufacturer source

What to check

Wired networking is only 1 Gb Ethernet, and the three extra long slots all run at PCIe 3.0 x1.
Manufacturer source

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Source-backed specifications for ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE and MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI
Specification	ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE	MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI

CPU socketDifferent Sources ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE Manufacturer specification ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE — official UK technical specifications MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI Manufacturer specification · Match the exact CPU and required BIOS as well as the physical socket. MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI — manufacturer specifications	LGA4677	AM4
ChipsetDifferent Sources ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE Manufacturer specification ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE — official UK technical specifications MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI Manufacturer specification MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI — manufacturer specifications	Intel® W790 Chipset	AMD B550
Form factor and dimensionsDifferent Sources ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE Manufacturer specification ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE — official UK technical specifications MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI Manufacturer specification · Board dimensions, not retail packaging. Check case mounting positions, clearance and cable routing. MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI — manufacturer specifications	EEB Form Factor 12 inch x 13 inch (30.5 cm x 33 cm)	Micro-ATX; 244 × 244 mm
CPU support and BIOS requirementsDifferent Sources ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE Manufacturer specification · Exact CPU support and BIOS revision depend on the processor and the current ASUS CPU support list; the family statement is not a guarantee for every processor. ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE — official UK technical specifications MSI PRO B550M-VC 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 B550M-VC WIFI — manufacturer specifications MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI — exact model datasheet	Intel® Socket LGA4677 for Xeon® W-3500/W-3400 and W-2500/W-2400 Series Processors* Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. BIOS: 512 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS	AMD Ryzen 5000 / 5000 G-Series / 4000 G-Series / 3000 Series
Listed operating systems Sources ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE Manufacturer specification ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE — official UK technical specifications MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI No source recorded.	Windows® 11, Windows® 10 64-bit	Not provided
Rear Flash BIOS button Sources ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE No source recorded. MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI Manufacturer specification · Recovery procedure and USB preparation require the manual. MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Yes

Memory type, slots and limitDifferent Sources ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE Manufacturer specification ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE — official UK technical specifications MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI The overclocked speed is MSI's 1DPC 1R maximum; MSI lists 1DPC 2R up to 3733, 2DPC 1R up to 3866 and 2DPC 2R up to 3466 MHz. JEDEC speeds run up to DDR4-3200. · Manufacturer specification · CPU, BIOS and validated DIMM population determine supported capacity and speeds. DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable. MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI — manufacturer specifications	8 x DIMM slots, Max. 2048GB, DDR5 6800(OC)/6600(OC)/6400(OC)/6200(OC)/6000(OC)/5800(OC)/5600(OC)/5400(OC)/5200(OC)/5000(OC)/4800 ECC Registered Memory* 8-Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/	4 DDR4 DIMM slots; dual channel; up to 128 GB; up to DDR4-4400+ (OC); A-XMP; non-ECC unbuffered
Maximum listed memory Sources ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE No source recorded. MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer capacity ceiling for this exact board, not included memory or a performance measurement. CPU, BIOS, DIMM population and the validated-module list determine support. DDR4 slots require DDR4 modules; DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable. MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	128 GB
DIMM slots Sources ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE No source recorded. MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI Manufacturer specification · Physical DDR4 module positions, not included modules. Consult the board manual for population order and compatible capacities. MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	4

Storage interfaces and restrictionsDifferent Sources ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE Manufacturer specification ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE — official UK technical specifications MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI M2_1 connects to the CPU; M2_2 connects to the B550 chipset. Four SATA ports come from the B550 chipset and four from an ASMedia ASM1064 controller. · Manufacturer specification · M2_1 runs at PCIe 4.0 or 3.0 depending on the installed processor. Both M.2 slots accept 2242/2260/2280 drives. MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI — manufacturer specifications	Total supports 3 x M.2 slots, 2 x SlimSAS slots and 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* Intel® Xeon® W-3500/W-3400 Series Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)* M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)* Intel® W790 Chipet** M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) SlimSAS_1 port supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode NVMe device SlimSAS_2 port supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode NVMe device 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports * Supports Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC) and Intel Volume Management Device (Intel®VMD) Intel® VROC Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. VROC_HW_Key is purchased separately. * M.2_1 and M.2_2 slots will be disabled once an Intel® Xeon® W-2500/W-2400 Series Processor is installed.	1 × M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4; 1 × M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4; M2_1 also supports SATA; 8 × SATA 6 Gb/s
Onboard M.2 storage slots Sources ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE No source recorded. MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI Manufacturer specification · Onboard M.2 storage positions only. M.2 PCIe generation depends on the installed CPU. Both M.2 slots accept 2242/2260/2280 drives. Four SATA ports come from B550 and four from ASM1064. MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	2
SATA storage ports Sources ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE No source recorded. MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI Manufacturer specification · SATA 6 Gb/s connectors, not supplied drives or power cables. M.2 PCIe generation depends on the installed CPU. Both M.2 slots accept 2242/2260/2280 drives. Four SATA ports come from B550 and four from ASM1064. MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	8
SATA RAID modes Sources ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE No source recorded. MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI Manufacturer specification · Requires array configuration. No cross-controller array support inferred. MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	RAID 0/1/10
NVMe RAID modes Sources ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE No source recorded. MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI Manufacturer specification · Requires compatible drives and array configuration. MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	RAID 0/1

Expansion slots and restrictions Sources ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE Manufacturer specification ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE — official UK technical specifications MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI No source recorded.	Intel® Xeon® W-3500/W-3400 Series Processors* 7 x PCIe 5.0 slot(s) (Seven at x16/x16/x16/x16/x16/x8/x16)** Intel® Xeon® W-2500/W-2400 Series Processors* 4 x PCIe 5.0 slot(s) (Four at x16/x16/x16/x16)** * Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/). ** Please refer to the block diagrams in the Appendix for more details. - To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported peripherals.	Not provided
Primary expansion-slot link Sources ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE No source recorded. MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI Manufacturer specification · PCIe 4.0 or 3.0 depending on the installed processor; not a measured graphics performance result. MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	PCI_E1: PCIe 4.0 x16
Secondary expansion slots Sources ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE No source recorded. MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI Manufacturer specification · Physical connector length and electrical lane count differ. MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	3 long PCIe 3.0 slots wired x1

USB ports and headers Sources ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE Manufacturer specification ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE — official UK technical specifications MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI No source recorded.	Rear USB (Total 8 ports) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port(s) (1 x USB Type-C®) 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (4 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) 2 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 x Type-A) Front USB (Total 7 ports) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (supports USB Type-C® ) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) 4 additional USB 2.0 ports	Not provided
Rear-panel ports Sources ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE Manufacturer specification ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE — official UK technical specifications MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI No source recorded.	1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port(s) (1 x USB Type-C) 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (4 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) 2 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 x Type-A) 1 x VGA port 2 x Intel® dual 10Gb Ethernet ports 1 x Realtek 1Gb Ethernet port 5 x Audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button 1 x Clear CMOS button	Not provided
Audio interfacesDifferent Sources ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE Manufacturer specification ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE — official UK technical specifications MSI PRO B550M-VC 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 B550M-VC WIFI — manufacturer specifications	Realtek S1220A 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC* - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input (Line-in) - Supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback* Audio Features - Power pre-regulator reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance - Rear optical S/PDIF out port - Premium audio capacitors - Dedicated audio PCB layers - Unique de-pop circuit * Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 kHz is not supported for 7.1 Surround Sound audio.	Realtek ALC892 or ALC897 codec; 7.1-channel
Processor-dependent display outputs Sources ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE No source recorded. MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI Manufacturer specification · Requires integrated processor graphics; CPU-dependent modes. MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	VGA; DisplayPort 4096×2160 at 60 Hz; HDMI 2.1 4096×2160 at 60 Hz
Rear USB ports Sources ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE No source recorded. MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI Manufacturer specification · Interface limits, not measured aggregate throughput. MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	2 USB 2.0; 2 USB 5 Gb/s Type-A; 2 USB 10 Gb/s Type-A
Front USB header capacity Sources ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE No source recorded. MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI Manufacturer specification · Requires case ports and cables; not rear sockets. MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	4 USB 2.0; 2 USB 5 Gb/s Type-A; 1 USB 5 Gb/s Type-C

Network interfaces and requirementsDifferent Sources ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE Manufacturer specification ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE — official UK technical specifications MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI Manufacturer specification · 6 GHz availability depends on country rules, operating system and drivers. Link capabilities are not measured throughput. MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI — manufacturer specifications	1 x Intel® dual 10Gb Ethernet 1 x Realtek 1Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard * Realtek 1Gb LAN controller is dedicated to BMC and for the connection of IPMI only, you may not connect to the Internet using this LAN port.	Realtek 8111GN or 8111HN 1 Gb Ethernet; AMD Wi-Fi 6E; Bluetooth 5.2

Cooling headers Sources ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE No source recorded. MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI Manufacturer specification · No included fans or current limits inferred. MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	1 CPU; 1 pump; 3 system fan headers

Internal headers and connectors Sources ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE Manufacturer specification ASUS Pro WS W790E-SAGE SE — official UK technical specifications MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI No source recorded.	Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header(s) 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header(s) 5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header(s) 1 x W_PUMP+ header(s) Power related 2 x 24-pin Main Power connector 4 x 8-pin +12V Power connector 1 x 8-pin PCIe Power connector 1 x 6-pin PCIe Power connector Storage related 3 x M.2 slots (Key M) 2 x SlimSAS connector(s) 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 1 x VROC Key connector USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (support(s) USB Type-C® ) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) 4 additional USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 1 x COM Port header 1 x FlexKey button 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x LN2 Mode jumper 1 x M.2 slot (Key E) 1 x ReTry button 1 x Safe Boot button 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin) 1 x Start button 1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function 1 x Thermal Sensor header BMC Related 1 x BMC switch 1 x VGA switch 1 x BMC LAN fixed IP switch 1 x IPMI switch 2 x Q_PSU switch 2 x PSU SMBus header 1 x Front panel location LED header 1 x Location button header 1 x VPP_I2C header 1 x Micro SD card socket 1 x BMC_T_SENSOR header 1 x BMC LED 1 x Location LED 1 x Message LED header	Not provided

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