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ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI vs MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

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ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI

UK manufacturer specification · ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI

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Exact model & source notes

ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI 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?

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THE CONTENDER

MSI B550M PRO-VDH 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) and Wi-Fi AC with Bluetooth 4.2.

Specifications checked 21 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

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How to read this comparison

Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
“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 SIDE6 topics

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Chipset

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

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFIX570

Manufacturer specification

Source 1

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFIAMD B550

Manufacturer specification

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

Full specifications ↓

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

Chipset

In Visual facts

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFIX570

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFIAMD B550

Sources

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI — official UK technical specifications

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

Manufacturer specification

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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

Form factor and dimensions

In Visual facts

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFIATX, 30.5cm x 24.5cm

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

Sources

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI — official UK technical specifications

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

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

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Memory type, slots and limit

In Visual facts

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFIMemory Channels:4DDR4 (Dual channel), Max Memory Size:128GB, AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 4800(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4266(OC) / 4133(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3866(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3400(OC) / 3200 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz, un-buffered memory* AMD Ryzen™ 5000 G-Series and 4000 G-Series Processors 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 DDR4 5100(OC) / 5000(OC) / 4866(OC) / 4800(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4266(OC) / 4133(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3866(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3400(OC) / 3200 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz, un-buffered memory* AMD Ryzen™ 2000 Series Desktop Processors 4 x DIMM, max. 128GB, DDR4 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3400(OC) / 3200(OC) / 3000(OC) / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz, un-buffered memory* AMD Ryzen™ 3000 G-Series and 2000-G Series Desktop Processors 4 x DIMM, max. 128GB, DDR4 3200(OC) / 3000(OC) / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz, un-buffered memory* OptiMem II Dual Channel Memory Architecture ECC Memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU. * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).

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

Sources

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI — official UK technical specifications

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

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Storage interfaces and restrictions

In Visual facts

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFISupports 3 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports, Total supports 3 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series and 3000 Series Desktop Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4)* AMD Ryzen™ 5000 G-Serie, 4000 G-Series and 2000 Series Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes) M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4)* AMD Ryzen™ 2000 G-Series and 3000 G-Series Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes) AMD X570 Chipset M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) Supports RAID 0, 1, 10 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports * M.2_2 slot share bandwidth with PCIEX16_2. When M.2_2 is enabled, PCIEX16_2 will run PCIe 4.0/3.0 x4 mode, adjust this item in BIOS settings.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI1 × M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4; 1 × M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4; M2_1 also supports SATA; 4 × SATA 6 Gb/s

Sources

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI — official UK technical specifications

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

M2_1 connects to the CPU; M2_2 connects to the B550 chipset. · 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 B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Network interfaces and requirements

In Visual facts

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet 1 x Marvell® 10Gb Ethernet, 1 x Marvell® AQtion AQC113CS 10Gb Ethernet 1 x Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard; Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band* Bluetooth v5.2 * WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries, and function will be ready in Windows 11 or later.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFIRealtek 8111HN 1 Gb Ethernet; Wi-Fi AC (802.11ac, 2.4/5 GHz); Bluetooth 4.2

Sources

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI — official UK technical specifications

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

Manufacturer specification · MSI lists a maximum Wi-Fi link rate of 433 Mb/s; this is not measured throughput. Only the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands are listed.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Audio interfaces

In Visual facts

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFIRealtek 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 - Premium Japanese audio capacitors - Dedicated audio PCB layers - Audio cover - Unique de-pop circuit * Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 kHz is not supported for 7.1 Surround Sound audio.

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

Sources

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI — official UK technical specifications

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

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Configuration & compatibility details (1)

CPU support and BIOS requirements

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFIAMD Ryzen 5000 G-Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 G-Series Desktop Processors and AMD Athlon 3000 G-Series Desktop Processors, AMD Socket AM4 for AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 5000 G-Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series/ 3000 G-Series/ 2000 Series/ 2000 G-Series Desktop Processors* * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. BIOS: 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFIAMD Ryzen 5000 / 3000 Series (except Ryzen 5 3400G and Ryzen 3 3200G) and 4000 G-Series

Sources

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI

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 ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI — official UK technical specifications

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

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 ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFINot verified

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI4

Sources

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI

No source recorded for this side.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

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

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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

Maximum listed memory

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFINot verified

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI128 GB

Sources

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

Onboard M.2 storage slots

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFINot verified

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI2

Sources

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI

No source recorded for this side.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Onboard M.2 storage positions only. M.2 PCIe generation depends on the CPU. Both slots accept 2242/2260/2280 drives.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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

Secondary expansion slots

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFINot verified

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI2 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots

Sources

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI

No source recorded for this side.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

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

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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

Rear Flash BIOS button

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFINot verified

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFIYes

Sources

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI

No source recorded for this side.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

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

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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

Expansion slots and restrictions

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFIAMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series and 3000 Series Desktop Processors 2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8**)* AMD Ryzen™ 5000 G-Serie, 4000 G-Series and 2000 Series Processors 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8**)* AMD Ryzen™ 2000 G-Series and 3000 G-Series Processors 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x8 mode)* AMD X570 Chipset 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode) * Support PCIe bandwidth bifurcation for RAID on CPU function. ** PCIEX16_2 slot share bandwidth with M.2_2, which runs at PCIe 4.0/3.0 x8 by default. When M.2_2 is enabled, PCIEX16_2 will run PCIe 4.0/3.0 x4 mode, adjust this item in BIOS settings.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFINot verified

Sources

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI — official UK technical specifications

MSI B550M PRO-VDH 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 ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFINot verified

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

Sources

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI

No source recorded for this side.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

Manufacturer specification · No included fans or current limits inferred.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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

Processor-dependent display outputs

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFINot verified

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

Sources

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI

No source recorded for this side.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

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

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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

Internal headers and connectors

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFIFan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header(s) 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header(s) 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header(s) 1 x W_PUMP+ header(s) 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header(s) Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector 1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 3 x M.2 slots (Key M) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 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) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 3 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) additional 6 USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 3 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 header(s) 1 x AURA RGB header(s) 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM Port header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin) 1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function 1 x Thermal Sensor header

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFINot verified

Sources

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI — official UK technical specifications

MSI B550M PRO-VDH 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 ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFINot verified

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFIRAID 0/1

Sources

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI

No source recorded for this side.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Requires compatible drives and array configuration.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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

Listed operating systems

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFIWindows® 10 64-bit, Windows® 11 Ready

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFINot verified

Sources

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI — official UK technical specifications

MSI B550M PRO-VDH 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 ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFINot verified

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFIPCI_E1: PCIe 4.0 x16

Sources

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI

No source recorded for this side.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

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

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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

Rear-panel ports

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C® port(s) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (4 x Type-A) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) (4 x Type-A) 1 x DisplayPort (Input only) 1 x HDMI® port 1 x Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet port 1 x Marvell® AQtion AQC113CS 10Gb Ethernet port 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module 5 x Audio jacks 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFINot verified

Sources

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI — official UK technical specifications

MSI B550M PRO-VDH 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 ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFINot verified

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI4

Sources

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI

No source recorded for this side.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

Manufacturer specification · SATA 6 Gb/s connectors, not supplied drives or power cables. M.2 PCIe generation depends on the CPU. Both slots accept 2242/2260/2280 drives.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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

SATA RAID modes

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFINot verified

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFIRAID 0/1/10

Sources

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI

No source recorded for this side.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

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

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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

USB ports and headers

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFIRear USB:Total 10 ports, Rear USB (Total 10 ports) 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 port(s) (2 x USB Type-C®) with up to 5V/3A, 15W charging support 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (4 x Type-A) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) (4 x Type-A) Front USB (Total 9 ports) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (support(s) USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 3 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) additional 6 USB 2.0 ports

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFINot verified

Sources

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI — official UK technical specifications

MSI B550M PRO-VDH 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 ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFINot verified

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

Sources

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI

No source recorded for this side.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

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

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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

Rear USB ports

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFINot verified

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI2 USB 2.0; 4 USB 5 Gb/s Type-A

Sources

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI

No source recorded for this side.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Interface limits, not measured aggregate throughput.

MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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

1 shared field has the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI

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 B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

What it brings

Two M.2 slots, with the CPU-connected M2_1 supporting PCIe 4.0 x4, and support for ECC UDIMMs.
Manufacturer source
Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth plus a rear Flash BIOS button.
Manufacturer source

What to check

Older wireless (Wi-Fi AC, up to 433 Mb/s link rate, and Bluetooth 4.2), only 1 Gb Ethernet, and rear USB tops out at 5 Gb/s with no USB-C.
Manufacturer source

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

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Source-backed specifications for ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI and MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI
Specification	ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI	MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI

CPU socket Sources ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI — official UK technical specifications MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI Manufacturer specification · Match the exact CPU and required BIOS as well as the physical socket. MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications	AM4	AM4
ChipsetDifferent Sources ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI — official UK technical specifications MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI Manufacturer specification MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications	X570	AMD B550
Form factor and dimensionsDifferent Sources ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI — official UK technical specifications MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI Manufacturer specification · Board dimensions, not retail packaging. Check case mounting positions, clearance and cable routing. MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications	ATX, 30.5cm x 24.5cm	Micro-ATX; 244 × 244 mm
CPU support and BIOS requirementsDifferent Sources ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI 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 ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI — official UK technical specifications MSI B550M PRO-VDH 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 B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications	AMD Ryzen 5000 G-Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 G-Series Desktop Processors and AMD Athlon 3000 G-Series Desktop Processors, AMD Socket AM4 for AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 5000 G-Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series/ 3000 G-Series/ 2000 Series/ 2000 G-Series Desktop Processors* * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. BIOS: 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS	AMD Ryzen 5000 / 3000 Series (except Ryzen 5 3400G and Ryzen 3 3200G) and 4000 G-Series
Listed operating systems Sources ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI — official UK technical specifications MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI No source recorded.	Windows® 10 64-bit, Windows® 11 Ready	Not provided
Rear Flash BIOS button Sources ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI No source recorded. MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI Manufacturer specification · Recovery procedure and USB preparation require the manual. MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Yes

Memory type, slots and limitDifferent Sources ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI — official UK technical specifications MSI B550M PRO-VDH 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 B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications	Memory Channels:4DDR4 (Dual channel), Max Memory Size:128GB, AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 4800(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4266(OC) / 4133(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3866(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3400(OC) / 3200 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz, un-buffered memory* AMD Ryzen™ 5000 G-Series and 4000 G-Series Processors 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 DDR4 5100(OC) / 5000(OC) / 4866(OC) / 4800(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4266(OC) / 4133(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3866(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3400(OC) / 3200 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz, un-buffered memory* AMD Ryzen™ 2000 Series Desktop Processors 4 x DIMM, max. 128GB, DDR4 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3400(OC) / 3200(OC) / 3000(OC) / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz, un-buffered memory* AMD Ryzen™ 3000 G-Series and 2000-G Series Desktop Processors 4 x DIMM, max. 128GB, DDR4 3200(OC) / 3000(OC) / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz, un-buffered memory* OptiMem II Dual Channel Memory Architecture ECC Memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU. * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).	4 DDR4 DIMM slots; dual channel; up to 128 GB; up to DDR4-4400+ (OC); A-XMP; non-ECC and ECC unbuffered
Maximum listed memory Sources ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI No source recorded. MSI B550M PRO-VDH 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 B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	128 GB
DIMM slots Sources ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI No source recorded. MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI Manufacturer specification · Physical DDR4 module positions, not included modules. Consult the board manual for population order and compatible capacities. MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	4

Storage interfaces and restrictionsDifferent Sources ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI — official UK technical specifications MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI M2_1 connects to the CPU; M2_2 connects to the B550 chipset. · 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 B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications	Supports 3 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports, Total supports 3 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series and 3000 Series Desktop Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4)* AMD Ryzen™ 5000 G-Serie, 4000 G-Series and 2000 Series Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes) M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4)* AMD Ryzen™ 2000 G-Series and 3000 G-Series Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes) AMD X570 Chipset M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) Supports RAID 0, 1, 10 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports * M.2_2 slot share bandwidth with PCIEX16_2. When M.2_2 is enabled, PCIEX16_2 will run PCIe 4.0/3.0 x4 mode, adjust this item in BIOS settings.	1 × M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4; 1 × M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4; M2_1 also supports SATA; 4 × SATA 6 Gb/s
Onboard M.2 storage slots Sources ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI No source recorded. MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI Manufacturer specification · Onboard M.2 storage positions only. M.2 PCIe generation depends on the CPU. Both slots accept 2242/2260/2280 drives. MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	2
SATA storage ports Sources ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI No source recorded. MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI Manufacturer specification · SATA 6 Gb/s connectors, not supplied drives or power cables. M.2 PCIe generation depends on the CPU. Both slots accept 2242/2260/2280 drives. MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	4
SATA RAID modes Sources ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI No source recorded. MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI Manufacturer specification · Requires array configuration. No cross-controller array support inferred. MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	RAID 0/1/10
NVMe RAID modes Sources ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI No source recorded. MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI Manufacturer specification · Requires compatible drives and array configuration. MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	RAID 0/1

Expansion slots and restrictions Sources ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI — official UK technical specifications MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI No source recorded.	AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series and 3000 Series Desktop Processors 2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8*) AMD Ryzen™ 5000 G-Serie, 4000 G-Series and 2000 Series Processors 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8*) AMD Ryzen™ 2000 G-Series and 3000 G-Series Processors 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x8 mode)* AMD X570 Chipset 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode) * Support PCIe bandwidth bifurcation for RAID on CPU function. ** PCIEX16_2 slot share bandwidth with M.2_2, which runs at PCIe 4.0/3.0 x8 by default. When M.2_2 is enabled, PCIEX16_2 will run PCIe 4.0/3.0 x4 mode, adjust this item in BIOS settings.	Not provided
Primary expansion-slot link Sources ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI No source recorded. MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI Manufacturer specification · PCIe 4.0 or 3.0 depending on the installed processor; not a measured graphics performance result. MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	PCI_E1: PCIe 4.0 x16
Secondary expansion slots Sources ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI No source recorded. MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI Manufacturer specification · Physical connector length and electrical lane count differ. MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	2 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots

USB ports and headers Sources ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI — official UK technical specifications MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI No source recorded.	Rear USB:Total 10 ports, Rear USB (Total 10 ports) 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 port(s) (2 x USB Type-C®) with up to 5V/3A, 15W charging support 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (4 x Type-A) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) (4 x Type-A) Front USB (Total 9 ports) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (support(s) USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 3 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) additional 6 USB 2.0 ports	Not provided
Rear-panel ports Sources ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI — official UK technical specifications MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI No source recorded.	2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C® port(s) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (4 x Type-A) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) (4 x Type-A) 1 x DisplayPort (Input only) 1 x HDMI® port 1 x Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet port 1 x Marvell® AQtion AQC113CS 10Gb Ethernet port 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module 5 x Audio jacks 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button	Not provided
Audio interfacesDifferent Sources ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI — official UK technical specifications MSI B550M PRO-VDH 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 B550M PRO-VDH 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 - Premium Japanese audio capacitors - Dedicated audio PCB layers - Audio cover - 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 ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI No source recorded. MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI Manufacturer specification · Requires integrated processor graphics; CPU-dependent modes. MSI B550M PRO-VDH 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 ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI No source recorded. MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI Manufacturer specification · Interface limits, not measured aggregate throughput. MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	2 USB 2.0; 4 USB 5 Gb/s Type-A
Front USB header capacity Sources ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI No source recorded. MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI Manufacturer specification · Requires case ports and cables; not rear sockets. MSI B550M PRO-VDH 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 ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI — official UK technical specifications MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI Manufacturer specification · MSI lists a maximum Wi-Fi link rate of 433 Mb/s; this is not measured throughput. Only the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands are listed. MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications	1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet 1 x Marvell® 10Gb Ethernet, 1 x Marvell® AQtion AQC113CS 10Gb Ethernet 1 x Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard; Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band* Bluetooth v5.2 * WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries, and function will be ready in Windows 11 or later.	Realtek 8111HN 1 Gb Ethernet; Wi-Fi AC (802.11ac, 2.4/5 GHz); Bluetooth 4.2

Cooling headers Sources ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI No source recorded. MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI Manufacturer specification · No included fans or current limits inferred. MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	1 CPU; 1 pump; 3 system fan headers

Internal headers and connectors Sources ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS ProArt X570-CREATOR WIFI — official UK technical specifications MSI B550M PRO-VDH 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) 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header(s) 1 x W_PUMP+ header(s) 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header(s) Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector 1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 3 x M.2 slots (Key M) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 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) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 3 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) additional 6 USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 3 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 header(s) 1 x AURA RGB header(s) 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM Port header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin) 1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function 1 x Thermal Sensor header	Not provided

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