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ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA vs MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA

Global manufacturer specification · ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA official product image
Exact model & source notes

ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA motherboard, identified in the ASUS Global catalogue. Specifications below retain the manufacturer’s configuration and interface conditions.

Specifications checked 17 Oct 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications
WHAT DIFFERS
ChipsetZ690,Intel B760
The first of 5 verified differences, in the order listed below. Not a rating.
See the 5 verified differences
THE CONTENDER

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI

LGA1700 · ATX · DDR5 · board-only configuration · MSI global specification

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI motherboard, top view of the exact global model; CPU and memory are not installed
Exact model & source notes

An ATX LGA 1700 motherboard with Intel B760: four DDR5 slots rated up to DDR5-6800+ (OC), a PCIe 4.0 x16 graphics slot, two PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots, 2.5 Gb Ethernet and Wi-Fi 6E.

Specifications checked 21 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

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 SIDE5 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 05

Chipset

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

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULAZ690,

Manufacturer specification

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFIIntel B760

Manufacturer specification

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 ↓

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

Memory type, slots and limit

In Visual facts
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA4 x DIMM, Max. 192GB, DDR5 6400+(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600(OC)/ 5400(OC)/ 5200(OC)/ 5000(OC)/ 4800MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory* Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) ** Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules may vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information refer to www.asus.com for the memory support list.
MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI4 DDR5 DIMM slots; dual channel; up to 256 GB; up to DDR5-6800+ (OC); Intel XMP; non-ECC unbuffered
Sources
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA — official Global technical specifications
MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI

MSI specifies Intel XMP 3.0. The overclocked speed is MSI's 1DPC 1R maximum; MSI lists 1DPC 2R up to 6400+, 2DPC 1R up to 6000+ and 2DPC 2R up to 5600+ MHz. · 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. DDR5 slots require DDR5 modules; DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable.

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI — manufacturer specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Storage interfaces and restrictions

In Visual facts
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULASupports 5 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports, Intel® CoreTM Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen)* M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 - Intel® 13th & 12th Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode. Hyper M.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG Hyper M.2 card, type 2242/2260/2280/22110*** - Intel® 13th & 12th Gen processors support PCIe 5.0 x4 mode Intel® Z690 Chipset** M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode) M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) Hyper M.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG Hyper M.2 card, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (suppports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)*** Hyper M.2_2 slot (Key M) via ROG Hyper M.2 card, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (suppports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)**** 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports***** * Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports NVMe RAID 0/1/5, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. ** Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports Intel® Optane Memory H Series on PCH attached M.2 slots. *** When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_1, Hyper M.2_1 slot can support PCIe 5.0 x4 mode. When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_2, Hyper M.2_1 slot can support PCIe 5.0 x4 mode. When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G4)_3, Hyper M.2_1 and Hyper M.2_2 slots can support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode. **** When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_1 or PCIEX16(G5)_2, Hyper M.2_2 slot will be disabled. When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G4)_3, Hyper M.2_1 and Hyper M.2_2 slots can support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode. ***** SATA6G_E12 cannot support RAID 0/1/5/10.
MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI2 × M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4; M2_2 also supports SATA; 4 × SATA 6 Gb/s
Sources
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA — official Global technical specifications
MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI

M2_1 connects to the CPU; M2_2 connects to the chipset. · Manufacturer specification · Installing a SATA M.2 drive in M2_2 disables SATA8. M2_1 accepts drives up to 22110; M2_2 accepts drives up to 2280.

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI — manufacturer specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Network interfaces and requirements

In Visual facts
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA1 x Marvell® 10Gb Ethernet, ASUS LANGuard; Intel® 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 B760 GAMING PLUS WIFIRealtek 8125BG 2.5 Gb Ethernet; Intel Wi-Fi 6E; Bluetooth 5.3
Sources
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA — official Global technical specifications
MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI

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

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI — manufacturer specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Audio interfaces

In Visual facts
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULAROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082 - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input - Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback Audio Features - SupremeFX Shielding Technology - ESS® SABRE9018Q2C DAC/AMP - Gold-plated audio jacks - Rear optical S/PDIF out port - Premium audio capacitors *The rear panel Line out port does not support spatial audio. If you wish to use spatial audio make sure to connect your audio output device to the audio jack on the front panel of your chassis.
MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFIRealtek ALC897 codec; 7.1-channel
Sources
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA — official Global technical specifications
MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed onboard audio hardware (7.1-channel, S/PDIF output), not a measured sound-quality result.

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI — manufacturer specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Configuration & compatibility details (2)

Form factor and dimensions

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULAATX, 30.5cm x 24.4cm
MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFIATX; 304.8 × 243.84 mm
Sources
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA — official Global technical specifications
MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI

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

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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

CPU support and BIOS requirements

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULAIntel® Socket LGA1700 for 13th Gen Intel® Core™ & 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors, Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types. BIOS: 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFIIntel Core 14th / 13th / 12th Gen, Pentium Gold and Celeron
Sources
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA

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 ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA — official Global technical specifications
MSI B760 GAMING PLUS 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 B760 GAMING PLUS 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 (17)

DIMM slots

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULANot verified
MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI4
Sources
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA

No source recorded for this side.

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Physical DDR5 module positions, not included modules. Consult the board manual for population order and compatible capacities.

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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

Maximum listed memory

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULANot verified
MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI256 GB
Sources
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA

No source recorded for this side.

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS 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. DDR5 slots require DDR5 modules; DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable.

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS 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 ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULANot verified
MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI2
Sources
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA

No source recorded for this side.

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Onboard M.2 storage positions only. Installing a SATA M.2 drive in M2_2 disables SATA8. PCIe and SATA M.2 modes are distinct.

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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

Rear Flash BIOS button

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULANot verified
MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFINot verified
Sources
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA

No source recorded for this side.

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI

MSI's rear-panel list for this board does not mention a Flash BIOS button; check the manual if you need BIOS flashback. · Manufacturer specification · MSI's rear-panel list for this board does not mention a Flash BIOS button; check the manual if you need BIOS flashback.

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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

Diagnostic indicators

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULANot verified
MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI4 EZ Debug LEDs
Sources
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA

No source recorded for this side.

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI

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

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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

Expansion slots and restrictions

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULAIntel® CoreTM Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen)* 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot(s) (supports x16 or x8/x8 mode(s))** Intel® Z690 Chipset*** 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 or x4/x4 mode)*** * Please check PCIe bifurcation table in manual Chapter 1 ** When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_1, PCIEX16(G5)_2 will run x8 only and if ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_2, PCIEX16(G5)_1 will run x8 only. *** Supports Intel® Optane Memory H Series on PCH-attached PCIe slot
MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFINot verified
Sources
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA — official Global technical specifications
MSI B760 GAMING PLUS 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 ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULANot verified
MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI1 CPU fan; 1 pump fan; 5 system fan headers
Sources
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA

No source recorded for this side.

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI

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

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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

Processor-dependent display outputs

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULANot verified
MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFIHDMI 2.1: up to 4K 60 Hz; DisplayPort 1.4: up to 4K 60 Hz
Sources
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA

No source recorded for this side.

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI

Manufacturer specification · These outputs require a processor with integrated graphics. The manufacturer says graphics specifications vary with the installed CPU; this is not an independent display or GPU performance test.

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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

Internal headers and connectors

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULAFan 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) 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header(s) 1 x W_PUMP+ header(s) 1 x 2-pin Water In header 1 x 2-pin Water Out header 1 x 3-pin Water Flow header Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 2 x 8-pin +12V Power connector 1 x 6-pin PCIe Graphics Card connector Storage related 3 x M.2 slots (Key M) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (supports USB Type-C®) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable Gen 2 header(s) 1 x AURA RGB header(s) 1 x FlexKey button 1 x 12-1 pin Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x ReTry button 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin) 1 x Start button 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header 1 x Thermal Sensor header
MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFINot verified
Sources
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA — official Global technical specifications
MSI B760 GAMING PLUS 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 ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULANot verified
MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFINot verified
Sources
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA

No source recorded for this side.

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI

MSI lists RAID modes for SATA drives only; NVMe RAID support is not stated. · Manufacturer specification · MSI lists RAID modes for SATA drives only; NVMe RAID support is not stated.

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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

Primary expansion-slot link

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULANot verified
MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFIPCI_E1: CPU PCIe 4.0 up to x16
Sources
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA

No source recorded for this side.

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Electrical link of the primary graphics slot, not measured GPU performance. The other four x16-length slots are chipset PCIe 3.0 x1 or 4.0 x4.

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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

Rear-panel ports

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C® port(s) 7 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (6 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) 3 x USB 2.0 port(s) (3 x Type-A) 1 x HDMI® port 1 x Wi-Fi Module 1 x Marvell® AQtion 10Gb Ethernet port 5 x Gold-plated audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button 1 x Clear CMOS button
MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFINot verified
Sources
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA — official Global technical specifications
MSI B760 GAMING PLUS 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 ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULANot verified
MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI4
Sources
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA

No source recorded for this side.

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI

Manufacturer specification · SATA 6 Gb/s connectors, not supplied drives or power cables. Installing a SATA M.2 drive in M2_2 disables SATA8. PCIe and SATA M.2 modes are distinct.

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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

SATA RAID modes

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULANot verified
MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFIRAID 0/1/5/10
Sources
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA

No source recorded for this side.

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Listed SATA modes require compatible drives and array setup and are not a data protection guarantee.

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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

USB ports and headers

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULARear USB:Total 12 ports, 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 port(s) (2 x USB Type-C®) 7 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (6 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) 3 x USB 2.0 port(s) (3 x Type-A), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (supports USB Type-C®) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFINot verified
Sources
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA — official Global technical specifications
MSI B760 GAMING PLUS 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 ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULANot verified
MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI4 USB 2.0; 2 USB 5 Gb/s Type-A; 1 USB 5 Gb/s Type-C
Sources
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA

No source recorded for this side.

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI

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

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI — manufacturer specifications

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

Rear USB ports

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULANot verified
MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI4 USB 2.0; 2 USB 10 Gb/s Type-A; 1 USB 10 Gb/s Type-C
Sources
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA

No source recorded for this side.

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Rear port inventory only. Rated interface rates are not simultaneous measured throughput; USB-C connector shape does not establish USB4 or charging power.

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS 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 ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA

What it brings

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

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI

What it brings

  • Four DDR5 slots support up to 256 GB and speeds up to DDR5-6800+ (OC), with Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet, Intel Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Rear 10 Gb/s USB-C and Type-A ports, plus five x16-length expansion slots including a chipset PCIe 4.0 x4 slot.

What to check

  • Only two M.2 slots and four SATA ports, and a SATA drive in M2_2 disables SATA8. The graphics slot and M.2 slots are PCIe 4.0, not PCIe 5.0.
COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

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Source-backed specifications for ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA and MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI
SpecificationASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULAMSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI
CPU socket
Sources
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA — official Global technical specifications
MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI

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

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI — manufacturer specifications
LGA1700LGA1700
ChipsetDifferent
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ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA — official Global technical specifications
MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI

Manufacturer specification

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Z690,Intel B760
Form factor and dimensionsDifferent
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ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA — official Global technical specifications
MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI

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

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI — manufacturer specifications
ATX, 30.5cm x 24.4cmATX; 304.8 × 243.84 mm
CPU support and BIOS requirementsDifferent
Sources
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA

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 ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA — official Global technical specifications
MSI B760 GAMING PLUS 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 B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 13th Gen Intel® Core™ & 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors, Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types. BIOS: 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOSIntel Core 14th / 13th / 12th Gen, Pentium Gold and Celeron
Memory type, slots and limitDifferent
Sources
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA — official Global technical specifications
MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI

MSI specifies Intel XMP 3.0. The overclocked speed is MSI's 1DPC 1R maximum; MSI lists 1DPC 2R up to 6400+, 2DPC 1R up to 6000+ and 2DPC 2R up to 5600+ MHz. · 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. DDR5 slots require DDR5 modules; DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable.

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI — manufacturer specifications
4 x DIMM, Max. 192GB, DDR5 6400+(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600(OC)/ 5400(OC)/ 5200(OC)/ 5000(OC)/ 4800MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory* Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) ** Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules may vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information refer to www.asus.com for the memory support list.4 DDR5 DIMM slots; dual channel; up to 256 GB; up to DDR5-6800+ (OC); Intel XMP; non-ECC unbuffered
Maximum listed memory
Sources
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA

No source recorded.

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS 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. DDR5 slots require DDR5 modules; DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable.

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Not provided256 GB
DIMM slots
Sources
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA

No source recorded.

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Physical DDR5 module positions, not included modules. Consult the board manual for population order and compatible capacities.

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Not provided4
Storage interfaces and restrictionsDifferent
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ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA

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ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA — official Global technical specifications
MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI

M2_1 connects to the CPU; M2_2 connects to the chipset. · Manufacturer specification · Installing a SATA M.2 drive in M2_2 disables SATA8. M2_1 accepts drives up to 22110; M2_2 accepts drives up to 2280.

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Supports 5 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports, Intel® CoreTM Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen)* M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 - Intel® 13th & 12th Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode. Hyper M.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG Hyper M.2 card, type 2242/2260/2280/22110*** - Intel® 13th & 12th Gen processors support PCIe 5.0 x4 mode Intel® Z690 Chipset** M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode) M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) Hyper M.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG Hyper M.2 card, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (suppports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)*** Hyper M.2_2 slot (Key M) via ROG Hyper M.2 card, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (suppports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)**** 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports***** * Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports NVMe RAID 0/1/5, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. ** Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports Intel® Optane Memory H Series on PCH attached M.2 slots. *** When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_1, Hyper M.2_1 slot can support PCIe 5.0 x4 mode. When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_2, Hyper M.2_1 slot can support PCIe 5.0 x4 mode. When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G4)_3, Hyper M.2_1 and Hyper M.2_2 slots can support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode. **** When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_1 or PCIEX16(G5)_2, Hyper M.2_2 slot will be disabled. When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G4)_3, Hyper M.2_1 and Hyper M.2_2 slots can support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode. ***** SATA6G_E12 cannot support RAID 0/1/5/10.2 × M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4; M2_2 also supports SATA; 4 × SATA 6 Gb/s
Onboard M.2 storage slots
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Manufacturer specification · Onboard M.2 storage positions only. Installing a SATA M.2 drive in M2_2 disables SATA8. PCIe and SATA M.2 modes are distinct.

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Not provided2
SATA storage ports
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Manufacturer specification · SATA 6 Gb/s connectors, not supplied drives or power cables. Installing a SATA M.2 drive in M2_2 disables SATA8. PCIe and SATA M.2 modes are distinct.

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Not provided4
SATA RAID modes
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Manufacturer specification · Listed SATA modes require compatible drives and array setup and are not a data protection guarantee.

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Not providedRAID 0/1/5/10
Expansion slots and restrictions
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Manufacturer specification

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Intel® CoreTM Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen)* 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot(s) (supports x16 or x8/x8 mode(s))** Intel® Z690 Chipset*** 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 or x4/x4 mode)*** * Please check PCIe bifurcation table in manual Chapter 1 ** When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_1, PCIEX16(G5)_2 will run x8 only and if ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_2, PCIEX16(G5)_1 will run x8 only. *** Supports Intel® Optane Memory H Series on PCH-attached PCIe slotNot provided
Primary expansion-slot link
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Manufacturer specification · Electrical link of the primary graphics slot, not measured GPU performance. The other four x16-length slots are chipset PCIe 3.0 x1 or 4.0 x4.

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Not providedPCI_E1: CPU PCIe 4.0 up to x16
USB ports and headers
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Rear USB:Total 12 ports, 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 port(s) (2 x USB Type-C®) 7 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (6 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) 3 x USB 2.0 port(s) (3 x Type-A), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (supports USB Type-C®) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 portsNot provided
Rear-panel ports
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MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI

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2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C® port(s) 7 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (6 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) 3 x USB 2.0 port(s) (3 x Type-A) 1 x HDMI® port 1 x Wi-Fi Module 1 x Marvell® AQtion 10Gb Ethernet port 5 x Gold-plated audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button 1 x Clear CMOS buttonNot provided
Audio interfacesDifferent
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ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA — official Global technical specifications
MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed onboard audio hardware (7.1-channel, S/PDIF output), not a measured sound-quality result.

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI — manufacturer specifications
ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082 - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input - Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback Audio Features - SupremeFX Shielding Technology - ESS® SABRE9018Q2C DAC/AMP - Gold-plated audio jacks - Rear optical S/PDIF out port - Premium audio capacitors *The rear panel Line out port does not support spatial audio. If you wish to use spatial audio make sure to connect your audio output device to the audio jack on the front panel of your chassis.Realtek ALC897 codec; 7.1-channel
Processor-dependent display outputs
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Manufacturer specification · These outputs require a processor with integrated graphics. The manufacturer says graphics specifications vary with the installed CPU; this is not an independent display or GPU performance test.

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Not providedHDMI 2.1: up to 4K 60 Hz; DisplayPort 1.4: up to 4K 60 Hz
Rear USB ports
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MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Rear port inventory only. Rated interface rates are not simultaneous measured throughput; USB-C connector shape does not establish USB4 or charging power.

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Not provided4 USB 2.0; 2 USB 10 Gb/s Type-A; 1 USB 10 Gb/s Type-C
Front USB header capacity
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MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI

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

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Not provided4 USB 2.0; 2 USB 5 Gb/s Type-A; 1 USB 5 Gb/s Type-C
Network interfaces and requirementsDifferent
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Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA — official Global technical specifications
MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI

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

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI — manufacturer specifications
1 x Marvell® 10Gb Ethernet, ASUS LANGuard; Intel® 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 8125BG 2.5 Gb Ethernet; Intel Wi-Fi 6E; Bluetooth 5.3
Cooling headers
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Manufacturer specification · Board headers, not included fans or a statement of their current limits.

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Not provided1 CPU fan; 1 pump fan; 5 system fan headers
Diagnostic indicators
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Manufacturer specification · Diagnostic indicators are not a numeric POST display or proof that a fault will be automatically repaired.

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Not provided4 EZ Debug LEDs
Internal headers and connectors
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Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA — official Global technical specifications
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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) 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header(s) 1 x W_PUMP+ header(s) 1 x 2-pin Water In header 1 x 2-pin Water Out header 1 x 3-pin Water Flow header Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 2 x 8-pin +12V Power connector 1 x 6-pin PCIe Graphics Card connector Storage related 3 x M.2 slots (Key M) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (supports USB Type-C®) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable Gen 2 header(s) 1 x AURA RGB header(s) 1 x FlexKey button 1 x 12-1 pin Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x ReTry button 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin) 1 x Start button 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header 1 x Thermal Sensor headerNot provided
Show unverified (2)Not verified, not provided or conflicting for both products. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Specifications without verified values for either product
NVMe RAID modes
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MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI

MSI lists RAID modes for SATA drives only; NVMe RAID support is not stated. · Manufacturer specification · MSI lists RAID modes for SATA drives only; NVMe RAID support is not stated.

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Not providedNot listed by the manufacturer
Rear Flash BIOS button
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MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI

MSI's rear-panel list for this board does not mention a Flash BIOS button; check the manual if you need BIOS flashback. · Manufacturer specification · MSI's rear-panel list for this board does not mention a Flash BIOS button; check the manual if you need BIOS flashback.

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Not providedNot listed by the manufacturer
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