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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£200
  • Avg. price in US: ~$210
  • CPU socket: AM4
  • Chipset: AMD X570
  • Form factor: ATX

MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi review. Compare 107 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Motherboards category and whether it is worth buying.

7.1

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the motherboard's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best motherboards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

6.9

Technical Score

10.0%

9.4

User score

Very good
6.9

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Motherboards category across these key areas: Platform & Features, Memory, Storage, Expansion, Ports & USB, Network, Audio, Power & Cooling.

When it matters: When you want to compare motherboards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

19.0%

6.9

Memory

16.0%

8.5

Platform & Features

16.0%

6.5

Storage

15.0%

5.4

Network

13.0%

6.3

Ports & USB

8.0%

6.0

Expansion

8.0%

7.5

Power & Cooling

5.0%

9.2

Audio

Good
9.4

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the motherboard.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a motherboard performs in real-world builds and how reliable it is in terms of stability, BIOS usability, connectivity, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

9.1

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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  • 4.2
    Gaming

    Score components:

    28.0%

    6.4

    VRM phases

    22.0%

    5.5

    N. of M.2 sockets

    18.0%

    1.0

    LAN speed

    17.0%

    4.9

    Maximum RAM speed

    15.0%

    1.0

    N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots

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Verdict

The MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi is an ATX motherboard built on the AMD X570 chipset with an AM4 socket, supporting 2nd and 3rd Gen Ryzen processors and up to 128GB of DDR4 memory at 4400MHz (OC). Key specifications include two PCIe 4.0 x16 slots, dual Lightning Gen4 M.2 slots with Shield Frozr heatsinks, and advanced connectivity featuring Intel Wi-Fi 6 (up to 2.4Gbps) and Gigabit LAN. Its primary pros are its high-speed PCIe 4.0 bandwidth for GPUs and SSDs, robust Frozr chipset cooling with a patented fan design, and extensive Mystic Light RGB customisation. However, some cons include reported thermal issues with the VRMs under heavy overclocking of high-core CPUs and occasional complaints regarding the outdated Dragon Center software and high chipset temperatures in specific configurations.

Technical Specifications of motherboard MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Motherboards category across these key areas: Platform & Features, Memory, Storage, Expansion, Ports & USB, Network, Audio, Power & Cooling.

When it matters: When you want to compare motherboards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

19.0%

6.9

Memory

16.0%

8.5

Platform & Features

16.0%

6.5

Storage

15.0%

5.4

Network

13.0%

6.3

Ports & USB

8.0%

6.0

Expansion

8.0%

7.5

Power & Cooling

5.0%

9.2

Audio

6.9
MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has a technical score of 6.89 points, which is higher than that of 57.3% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the motherboard.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a motherboard performs in real-world builds and how reliable it is in terms of stability, BIOS usability, connectivity, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

9.1

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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4.5
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4.6
(1839)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

9.4
MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has a user score of 9.4 points, which is higher than that of 96.7% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you prefer a motherboard that has already been bought and reviewed by many other users.
10
MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 91.5% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the motherboard's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a motherboard that offers a strong balance of features, performance, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

7.1

Overall score

40.0%

9.5

Price

7.8
MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.8 points, which is higher than 59.8% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The brand that makes the motherboard.
When it matters: When you have a brand preference for support, BIOS, or build quality.

Importance: LOW

MSI
CPU socket
What it is: The socket type the motherboard is built to support.
When it matters: When you need the motherboard to match a specific CPU.

Importance: HIGH

AM4
MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi uses the AM4 CPU socket, which is more advanced than that of 38.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 13.3% of motherboards.
CPU platform
What it is: The processor platform supported by the motherboard, indicating compatibility with Intel or AMD processors.
When it matters: When choosing a motherboard to match your chosen processor brand (Intel or AMD).

Importance: LOW

Good value: Intel

AMD
MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi is built for the AMD CPU platform, which is less common than that of 68.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 31.5% of motherboards.
Chipset
What it is: The chipset that defines the motherboard platform and many of its features.
When it matters: When you compare platform features, connectivity, and CPU support.

Importance: HIGH

AMD X570
MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi uses the AMD X570 chipset, which is more advanced than that of 55% of motherboards and equal to that of 2.6% of motherboards.
Form factor
What it is: The physical size standard of the motherboard, such as ATX or Micro-ATX.
When it matters: When you need the board to fit a specific case size.

Importance: LOW

ATX
MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has the ATX form factor, which is more versatile than that of 47.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 52.2% of motherboards.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the motherboard supports, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the board to match a certain memory platform.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: DDR5

DDR4
MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi uses DDR4 memory, which is newer than that of 13.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 50.8% of motherboards.
Memory slots
What it is: The number of RAM slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more room for future memory upgrades.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=4

4
MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has 4 Memory slots, which is more than 21.5% of motherboards and equal to 72.5% of motherboards.
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of RAM the motherboard supports.
When it matters: When you plan a build with very high memory capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

128 GB
MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi supports up to 128 GB of memory, which is more than 40.4% of motherboards and equal to 31.9% of motherboards.
Memory channels
What it is: The memory channel configuration supported by the motherboard platform.
When it matters: When memory bandwidth matters for your build.

Importance: LOW

2
MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi supports 2 memory channels, which is more than 0.2% of motherboards and equal to 92.6% of motherboards.
Maximum RAM speed
What it is: The highest officially supported memory speed for the motherboard.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=6400 MT/s

4,400 MT/s
MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi supports memory speeds up to 4,400 MT/s, which is lower than that of 51.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 3% of motherboards.
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N. of M.2 sockets
What it is: The number of M.2 slots available on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want room for more NVMe or M.2 drives.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=3

2
MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has 2 M.2 sockets, which is more than 30.8% of motherboards and equal to 34.4% of motherboards.
M.2 slot interface per slot
What it is: The storage or PCIe interface available for each M.2 slot on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want to check which drives each M.2 slot can use.

Importance: MEDIUM

1x PCIe 4 x4, 1x PCIe 4 x4/SATA
MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi offers 1x PCIe 4.0x4, 1x PCIe 4.0x4/SATA for M.2 slot interfaces, which is faster than that of 50% of motherboards and equal to that of 3.2% of motherboards.
N. of SATA 3 connectors
What it is: The number of SATA 6Gb/s connectors on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you plan to connect multiple SATA drives.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=6

6
MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has 6 SATA 3 connectors, which is more than 52.6% of motherboards and equal to 32.1% of motherboards.
Supported RAID levels
What it is: The RAID modes officially supported by the motherboard storage platform.
When it matters: When you plan to use multiple drives in a RAID setup.

Importance: LOW

0/1/10
MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi supports RAID levels 0/1/10, which is narrower than 68.1% of motherboards and equal to 23.3% of motherboards.
JBOD excluded from RAID-level set
NVMe RAID support
What it is: Shows whether the board supports RAID configurations that use NVMe SSDs.
When it matters: When you plan to use multiple NVMe drives in RAID.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi supports NVMe RAID. 40.3% of motherboards support this feature.
RAID 0/1/10 only
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N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 5.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want the newest high-bandwidth expansion slots.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=1

0
MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slots, which is fewer than 31.5% of motherboards and equal to 68.5% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 4.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more room for modern expansion cards.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=1

2
MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has 2 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is more than 90.9% of motherboards and equal to 6.4% of motherboards.
runs at x4 mode
N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 3.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need more full-length expansion slots.

Importance: LOW

0
MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has 0 PCIe 3.0x16 slots, which is fewer than 59.6% of motherboards and equal to 40.4% of motherboards.
runs at x4 mode
PCIe slot electrical configuration
What it is: The actual lane wiring used by the motherboard PCIe slots.
When it matters: When you need to know how much bandwidth each slot really gets.

Importance: LOW

x16/x4/x1/x1
MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi uses x16/x4/x1/x1 for PCIe slot electrical configuration, which is more flexible than that of 84.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 2.1% of motherboards.
PCIe bifurcation support
What it is: Shows whether the board can split PCIe lanes across multiple devices from one slot or link.
When it matters: When you plan multi-SSD adapters or more advanced expansion setups.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi supports PCIe bifurcation. 40.4% of motherboards support this feature.
x8/x8.
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Total USB ports (rear I/O)
What it is: The total number of rear USB ports available on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you use many USB devices directly from the back of the PC.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=8

8
MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has 8 USB ports (rear I/O), which is more than 40.2% of motherboards and equal to 30.5% of motherboards.
Total USB ports (including headers)
What it is: The total number of USB ports supported when rear ports and internal headers are counted together.
When it matters: When you want to know the board's full USB expansion potential.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=14

16
MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has 16 USB ports (including headers), which is more than 61.1% of motherboards and equal to 10.1% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
What it is: The total number of rear USB-C ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more USB-C devices connected without adapters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=1

1
MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has 1 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is more than 35.5% of motherboards and equal to 48.7% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (including headers)
What it is: The total number of USB-C ports supported when rear ports and internal headers are counted together.
When it matters: When you want more USB-C connectivity across the whole build.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

1
MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has 1 USB-C ports (including headers), which is more than 30.4% of motherboards and equal to 21.3% of motherboards.
N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C)
What it is: The number of rear USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want very fast USB-C connectivity on the rear I/O.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=1

0
MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C), which is fewer than 18.3% of motherboards and equal to 81.7% of motherboards.
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LAN speed
What it is: The maximum wired Ethernet speed supported by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want faster wired networking.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 2.5GbE

1 Gbps
MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi supports LAN speeds up to 1 Gbps, which is lower than that of 50.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 49.2% of motherboards.
LAN controller
What it is: The model of onboard Ethernet controller used by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you compare networking hardware quality and features.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel I211-AT
MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi uses the Intel I211-AT LAN controller, which is more advanced than that of 50.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 2.3% of motherboards.
N. of RJ45 ports
What it is: The number of wired Ethernet ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need one or more wired network connections.

Importance: MEDIUM

1
MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has 1 RJ45 ports, which is fewer than 14.4% of motherboards and equal to 85.6% of motherboards.
Wi-Fi connectivity
What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes onboard Wi-Fi hardware instead of requiring a separate adapter.
When it matters: When you want wireless networking without adding an extra card.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 50% of motherboards support this feature.
Wi-Fi version
What it is: The supported Wi-Fi generation, such as Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7.
When it matters: When you care about wireless speed and router compatibility.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), which is newer than that of 60.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 11.6% of motherboards.
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Audio codec
What it is: The onboard audio codec used by the motherboard.
When it matters: When sound quality from the built-in audio matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Realtek ALC1220
MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi uses the Realtek ALC1,220 audio codec, which is more advanced than that of 65.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 12.9% of motherboards.
Audio channels
What it is: The audio channel configuration supported by the onboard sound solution.
When it matters: When you want surround sound from the motherboard audio outputs.

Importance: LOW

Good value: 7.1

7.1
MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi offers 7.1 audio channels, which is more than 4.9% of motherboards and equal to 95.1% of motherboards.
Audio SNR
What it is: The signal-to-noise ratio of the onboard audio solution.
When it matters: When you care about cleaner onboard audio output.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=120 dB

120 dB
MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has an audio SNR of 120 dB, which is higher than that of 56% of motherboards and equal to that of 40.5% of motherboards.
Headphone amp support
What it is: Shows whether the onboard audio path includes dedicated headphone amplification for harder-to-drive headsets.
When it matters: When you use harder-to-drive headphones from the onboard audio.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi supports a headphone amp. 40.8% of motherboards support this feature.
N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
What it is: The number of rear 3.5mm audio jacks on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more analog audio connection options.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=5

5
MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has 5 3.5mm audio jacks, which is more than 49.6% of motherboards and equal to 37% of motherboards.
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VRM phases
What it is: The number of power-delivery phases used by the motherboard VRM.
When it matters: When you care about CPU power delivery and overclocking headroom.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=12

10+2
MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has 10+2 VRM phases, which is more than 53.4% of motherboards and equal to 0.9% of motherboards.
N. of CPU power connectors
What it is: The number of CPU power connectors on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you care about power delivery for higher-end CPUs.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

2
MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has 2 CPU power connectors, which is more than 54.6% of motherboards and equal to 45.1% of motherboards.
N. of fan headers
What it is: The number of headers available for case or CPU fans.
When it matters: When your build uses several fans.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=6

6
MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has 6 fan headers, which is more than 50% of motherboards and equal to 22.3% of motherboards.
Pump header
What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes a dedicated header designed for a liquid-cooling pump.
When it matters: When you build with an AIO or custom liquid cooling loop.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has a pump header. 21.9% of motherboards include this feature.
Pump header max current
What it is: The maximum current the dedicated pump header can supply.
When it matters: When you want to make sure the pump header can power your cooling setup.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2 A

2 A
MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi supports up to 2 A on the pump header, which is higher than that of 45.4% of motherboards and equal to that of 32.4% of motherboards.
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MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi vs the average motherboard

  • 2 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
    What it is: The number of rear USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want faster USB-A ports for storage or accessories.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=2

    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.3 vs 1
  • 2 more PCIe 4.0x16 slots
    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has more PCIe 4.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slot/s.
    runs at x4 mode
    What it is: The number of PCIe 4.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want more room for modern expansion cards.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=1

    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has more PCIe 4.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slot/s.2 vs 0
  • 1 more CPU power connectors
    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.
    What it is: The number of CPU power connectors on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you care about power delivery for higher-end CPUs.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=2

    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.2 vs 1
  • Integrated I/O shield
    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has an integrated I/O shield, while the average motherboard does not. 46% of motherboards include an integrated I/O shield.
    What it is: Shows whether the rear I/O shield comes pre-mounted on the motherboard instead of being installed separately.
    When it matters: When you want an easier motherboard installation process.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has an integrated I/O shield, while the average motherboard does not. 46% of motherboards include an integrated I/O shield.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports
    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C port/s.
    What it is: The number of rear USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C ports on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want faster rear USB-C connectivity.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=1

    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C port/s.1 vs 0
  • Better audio codec
    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has better audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC1,220 vs Realtek ALC897). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC897 audio codec.
    What it is: The onboard audio codec used by the motherboard.
    When it matters: When sound quality from the built-in audio matters to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has better audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC1,220 vs Realtek ALC897). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC897 audio codec.Realtek ALC1220 vs Realtek ALC897
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen1 headers
    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has more USB 3.2 Gen1 headers than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen1 header/s.
    two internal headers
    What it is: The number of internal USB 3.2 Gen1 headers for front-panel Type-A ports.
    When it matters: When your case has front USB-A ports to connect.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=1

    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has more USB 3.2 Gen1 headers than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen1 header/s.2 vs 1
  • Newer CPU socket
    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (AM4 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.
    What it is: The socket type the motherboard is built to support.
    When it matters: When you need the motherboard to match a specific CPU.

    Importance: HIGH

    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (AM4 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.AM4 vs LGA 1151
  • Integrated I/O shield
    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has an integrated I/O shield, while the average motherboard does not. 46% of motherboards include an integrated I/O shield.
  • Newer CPU socket
    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (AM4 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.
  • 2 more SATA 3 connectors
    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has more SATA 3 connectors than the average motherboard (6 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 SATA 3 connectors.
  • 2 more PCIe 4.0x16 slots
    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has more PCIe 4.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slot/s.
  • More flexible PCIe lane configuration
    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has more flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16/x4/x1/x1 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4). The average motherboard uses x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4 PCIe slot lane configuration.
  • 1 more PCIe x1 slots
    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has more PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.
  • 2 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports
    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C port/s.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen1 headers
    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has more USB 3.2 Gen1 headers than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen1 header/s.
  • 1 more total USB connections
    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has more total USB connections than the average motherboard (16 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
  • More advanced LAN controller
    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has better LAN controller than the average motherboard (Intel I211-AT vs Killer + Intel + Realtek). The average motherboard uses Killer + Intel + Realtek LAN controller.
  • Supports Bluetooth
    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi supports Bluetooth, while the average motherboard does not. 48.9% of motherboards support Bluetooth.
  • Newer Wi-Fi standard
    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has newer Wi-Fi standard than the average motherboard (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average motherboard supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Wi-Fi.
  • Better audio codec
    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has better audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC1,220 vs Realtek ALC897). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC897 audio codec.
  • 5 dB higher audio SNR
    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has a higher audio SNR than the average motherboard (120 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
  • 1 more CPU power connectors
    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.
  • More VRM phases
    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (10+2 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.

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  • More basic motherboard chipset
    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (AMD X570 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
  • Older CPU platform
    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi uses the AMD CPU platform compared to Intel on the average motherboard. The average motherboard uses Intel CPU platform.
  • Slower M.2 slot interfaces
    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has slower M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (1x PCIe 4.0x4, 1x PCIe 4.0x4/SATA vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4). The average motherboard uses 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4 M.2 slot interfaces.
  • Fewer RAID options
    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has fewer RAID options than the average motherboard (0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10). The average motherboard has 0/1/5/10 RAID level/s.
    JBOD excluded from RAID-level set
  • 1 fewer PCIe 3.0x16 slots
    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has fewer PCIe 3.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe 3.0x16 slot/s.
    runs at x4 mode
  • 4 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
  • Older HDMI version
    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has older HDMI version than the average motherboard (1.4 vs 2.1). The average motherboard supports HDMI 2.1.
    version depends on CPU support
  • 60% lower LAN speed
    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has a lower LAN speed than the average motherboard (1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has older Bluetooth version than the average motherboard (5.2 vs 5.4). The average motherboard supports Bluetooth 5.4.
  • More basic chipset cooling
    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has more basic chipset cooling than the average motherboard (Active vs Passive). The average motherboard uses Passive chipset cooling.
  • 60% lower LAN speed
    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has a lower LAN speed than the average motherboard (1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.
    What it is: The maximum wired Ethernet speed supported by the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want faster wired networking.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 2.5GbE

    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has a lower LAN speed than the average motherboard (1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps
  • More basic motherboard chipset
    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (AMD X570 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
    What it is: The chipset that defines the motherboard platform and many of its features.
    When it matters: When you compare platform features, connectivity, and CPU support.

    Importance: HIGH

    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (AMD X570 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.AMD X570 vs Intel B860
  • Slower M.2 slot interfaces
    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has slower M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (1x PCIe 4.0x4, 1x PCIe 4.0x4/SATA vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4). The average motherboard uses 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4 M.2 slot interfaces.
    What it is: The storage or PCIe interface available for each M.2 slot on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want to check which drives each M.2 slot can use.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has slower M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (1x PCIe 4.0x4, 1x PCIe 4.0x4/SATA vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4). The average motherboard uses 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4 M.2 slot interfaces.1x PCIe 4x4, 1x PCIe 4x4/SATA vs 1x PCIe 5x4, 2x PCIe 4x4
  • 4 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.
    What it is: The number of rear USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A ports on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want more standard USB ports with faster transfer speeds.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=4

    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.0 vs 4
  • Fewer RAID options
    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has fewer RAID options than the average motherboard (0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10). The average motherboard has 0/1/5/10 RAID level/s.
    JBOD excluded from RAID-level set
    What it is: The RAID modes officially supported by the motherboard storage platform.
    When it matters: When you plan to use multiple drives in a RAID setup.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has fewer RAID options than the average motherboard (0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10). The average motherboard has 0/1/5/10 RAID level/s.0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10
  • More basic chipset cooling
    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has more basic chipset cooling than the average motherboard (Active vs Passive). The average motherboard uses Passive chipset cooling.
    What it is: The cooling method used for the motherboard chipset, such as passive or active cooling.
    When it matters: When chipset noise or thermal behavior matters to you.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has more basic chipset cooling than the average motherboard (Active vs Passive). The average motherboard uses Passive chipset cooling.Active vs Passive
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
    What it is: The number of DisplayPort video outputs on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want to connect compatible displays through the rear I/O.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=1

    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.0 vs 1
  • Older HDMI version
    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has older HDMI version than the average motherboard (1.4 vs 2.1). The average motherboard supports HDMI 2.1.
    version depends on CPU support
    What it is: The HDMI standard supported by the motherboard video output.
    When it matters: When you plan to use integrated graphics with a monitor or TV.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: 2.1

    MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon WiFi has older HDMI version than the average motherboard (1.4 vs 2.1). The average motherboard supports HDMI 2.1.1.4 vs 2.1
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