Product Comparison: ASUS Prime Z390-A vs ASUS Prime Z490-A
General Specifications
Brand
ASUS
ASUS
Model
Prime Z390-A
Prime Z490-A
Origin
China
China
About the Product
Designed for 9th generation Intel Core processors, the Prime Z390 A delivers maximum performance with customizable style. 5 Way Optimization provides AI overclocking and dynamic fan calibration.
The ASUS Prime Z490-A is expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of 10th Gen Intel Core processors. Boasting a robust power design, comprehensive cooling solutions and intelligent tuning options.
Key Specs
Form Factor
ATX
ATX
Socket
LGA1151
LGA1200
Chipset
Intel Z390
Intel Z490
Supported Processors
Supports 9th and 8th Gen Intel Core Processors
Supports 10th Gen Intel Core
Memory Slot Type
288 pin
288 pin
What customers say about "Key Specs"
ASUS Prime Z490-A ATX Motherboard
- It's a great motherboard in general. Has good socket.
- Easy to install! Perfect form factor.
- ATX is good socket for my box!
- Good ATX board for my build.
- Awesome mobo with ATX form factor!
Size & Weight
Height
12.91 in.
12 in.
Width
10.35 in.
9.6 in.
Depth
2.68 in.
1 in.
Weight
2.23 lbs.
2.5 lbs.
Memory
Memory Type
DDR4
DDR4
Maximum Speed
4266 MHz
4800 MHz
Number Of Memory Slots
4
4
Max. Memory Supported
128 GB
128 GB
What customers say about "Memory"
ASUS Prime Z490-A ATX Motherboard
- Easy to install and has amazing power. Good memory support.
- Supported my DDR4 memory type!
- This thing is great and looks great. Great support of memory.
- Everything was working so far no problems. Fine memory support.
- I like how the motherboard look. Perfect for my DDR4 memory type!
Connectivity
PCI
6
6
PCI-E
3x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16, 3x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1
3x PCIe 3.0 x16, 3x PCIe 3.0 x1
HDMI
1
1
USB
4x USB 3.1 Gen2, 6x USB 2.0, 5x USB 3.1 Gen1
4x USB 3.2 Gen2, 4x USB 3.2 Gen1, 6x USB 2.0, USB Type-C
SATA
6
6
Other Interfaces
PS/2, Optical S/PDIF out, 5 x audio jacks, RJ-45, 2x M.2
2x M.2, DisplayPоrt, Optical S/PDIF out, 5x audio jacks
What customers say about "Connectivity"
ASUS Prime Z490-A ATX Motherboard
- Has a lot of USB ports. I recommend.
- Good, durable and stable connectivity.
- Plenty of ports. Good connections.
- The lan port is broken it's a hardware issue.
- As others have stated about the LAN port not functioning correctly.
Features
Native Audio
Realtek ALC S1220A
Realtek S1220A
Additional Accessories Included
ASUS Q-Shield, 3x SATA cables, M.2 Screw, Q-connector, SCD
3x SATA cables, Supporting DVD, Q-connector, CPU Fan Holder, M.2 SSD screw package, M.2 Key E screw package, M.2 Rubber Package
Extras
AI overclocking, OptiMem II, Premium components provide better power efficiency, ASUS Aura Sync
ASUS 5X Protection III, ASUS Aura Sync, ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution, ASUS Q-Design, DIY Friendly Design
What customers say about "Features"
ASUS Prime Z490-A ATX Motherboard
- BIOS is easy to use. Perfect.
- Works perfect with good features.
- Almost perfect! Great features here!
- Very good board with many ports and features.
- Stable connectivity. Powerful mobo with a lots of features.
Power
Power Connectors
24-pin EATX, 8-pin ATX 12V
24-pin EATX, 8-pin ATX 12V, 4-pin ATX 12V
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
3 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
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