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MSI Prestige X570 Creation Review | 107 Data compared

Avg. price:~£500CPU socket:AM4Chipset:AMD X570Form factor:E-ATX

MSI Prestige X570 Creation Review: Compare 107 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Motherboards category and whether it is worth buying.

7.7

Overall score

Score
7.7/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components

90%

7.6

Technical score

10%

8.4

User score

â–²Better than 70% of motherboards
7.6

Technical score

Technical score
7.6/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components

19%

7.0

Memory

16%

8.3

Platform & Features

16%

6.5

Storage

15%

9.2

Network

13%

7.2

Ports & USB

8%

5.7

Expansion

8%

8.3

Power & Cooling

5%

9.2

Audio

â–²Better than 70% of motherboards
8.4

User score

User score
8.4/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 69% of models
Score components

70%

9.4

User ratings

30%

5.9

Number of reviews

Based on 46 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 69% of motherboards
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Technical Specifications of motherboard MSI Prestige X570 Creation

Technical score
Technical score
7.6/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components:

19%

7.0

Memory

16%

8.3

Platform & Features

16%

6.5

Storage

15%

9.2

Network

13%

7.2

Ports & USB

8%

5.7

Expansion

8%

8.3

Power & Cooling

5%

9.2

Audio

7.6
User score
User score
8.4/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 69% of models
Score components

70%

9.4

User ratings

30%

5.9

Number of reviews

Based on 46 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.4
Popularity
Popularity
5.9/ 10
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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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Popularity:
MSI Prestige X570 Creation has a popularity score of 5.9 points, which is lower than that of 53.9% of products in this category.
5.9
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 57% of models
Score components:

60%

7.7

Overall score

40%

7.9

Price

7.7
Brand name
MSI
CPU socket
AM4
CPU socket
AM4
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
This motherboard 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
AMD
CPU platform
AMD
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This motherboard 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
AMD X570
Chipset
AMD X570
â–² Better than 55% of models
This motherboard 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
E-ATX
Form factor
E-ATX
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
This motherboard has the E-ATX form factor, which is less versatile than that of 92% of motherboards and equal to that of 6.8% of motherboards.
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DDR memory version
DDR4
DDR memory version
DDR4
â–¼ Worse than 36% of models
This motherboard uses DDR4 memory, which is newer than that of 13.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 50.8% of motherboards.
Memory slots
4
Memory slots
4
â–² Better than 21% of models
Market range: <2 – >4
This motherboard has 4 Memory slots, which is more than 21.5% of motherboards and equal to 72.5% of motherboards.
Maximum memory capacity
128 GB
Maximum memory capacity
128 GB
â–² Better than 40% of models
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This motherboard supports up to 128 GB of memory, which is more than 40.4% of motherboards and equal to 31.9% of motherboards.
Memory channels
2
Memory channels
2
â–¼ Worse than 7% of models
This motherboard supports 2 memory channels, which is more than 0.2% of motherboards and equal to 92.6% of motherboards.
Maximum RAM speed
5,000 MT/s
Maximum RAM speed
5,000 MT/s
â–² Better than 57% of models
Market range: <2k MT/s – >8k MT/s
This motherboard supports memory speeds up to 5,000 MT/s, which is higher than that of 57% of motherboards and equal to that of 2.1% of motherboards.
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N. of M.2 sockets
2
N. of M.2 sockets
2
â–¼ Worse than 35% of models
Market range: <0 – >4
This motherboard has 2 M.2 sockets, which is more than 30.8% of motherboards and equal to 34.4% of motherboards.
plus 2 via included expansion card.
M.2 slot interface per slot
1x PCIe 4.0 x4, 1x PCIe 4.0 x4/SATA
M.2 slot interface per slot
1x PCIe 4.0 x4, 1x PCIe 4.0 x4/SATA
â–² Better than 50% of models
This motherboard 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.
bundled card slots excluded.
N. of SATA 3 connectors
6
N. of SATA 3 connectors
6
â–² Better than 53% of models
Market range: <4 – >8
This motherboard has 6 SATA 3 connectors, which is more than 52.6% of motherboards and equal to 32.1% of motherboards.
Supported RAID levels
0/1/10
Supported RAID levels
0/1/10
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This motherboard supports RAID levels 0/1/10, which is narrower than 68.1% of motherboards and equal to 23.3% of motherboards.
NVMe RAID support
yes
NVMe RAID support
yes
â–² Better than 40% of models
This motherboard supports NVMe RAID. 40.3% of motherboards support this feature.
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N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
0
N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
0
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard 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
3
N. of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
3
★ Better than 97% of models
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard has 3 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is more than 97.4% of motherboards and equal to 2.4% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
0
N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
0
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <0 – >3
This motherboard has 0 PCIe 3.0x16 slots, which is fewer than 59.6% of motherboards and equal to 40.4% of motherboards.
PCIe slot electrical configuration
x16/x0, x8/x8
PCIe slot electrical configuration
x16/x0, x8/x8
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
This motherboard uses x16/x0, x8/x8 for PCIe slot electrical configuration, which is less flexible than that of 76.4% of motherboards and equal to that of 2.9% of motherboards.
PCIe bifurcation support
yes
PCIe bifurcation support
yes
â–² Better than 40% of models
This motherboard supports PCIe bifurcation. 40.4% of motherboards support this feature.
x8/x8.
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Total USB ports (rear I/O)
14
Total USB ports (rear I/O)
14
★ Better than 99% of models
Market range: <6 – >10
This motherboard has 14 USB ports (rear I/O), which is more than 99.2% of motherboards and equal to 0.6% of motherboards.
Total USB ports (including headers)
23
Total USB ports (including headers)
23
★ Better than 99% of models
Market range: <11 – >19
This motherboard has 23 USB ports (including headers), which is more than 98.5% of motherboards and equal to 0.9% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
1
Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
1
â–² Better than 35% of models
Market range: <0 – >2
This motherboard 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)
2
Total USB-C ports (including headers)
2
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <0 – >3
This motherboard has 2 USB-C ports (including headers), which is more than 51.7% of motherboards and equal to 32.9% of motherboards.
N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C)
0
N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C)
0
â–¼ Worse than 18% of models
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard 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
10 Gbps
LAN speed
10 Gbps
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <1 Gbps – >2.5 Gbps
This motherboard supports LAN speeds up to 10 Gbps, which is higher than that of 95.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 4.2% of motherboards.
also includes 1GbE secondary port
LAN controller
Marvell AQtion AQC107 + Intel I211-AT
LAN controller
Marvell AQtion AQC107 + Intel I211-AT
★ Better than 97% of models
This motherboard uses the Marvell AQtion AQC107 + Intel I211-AT LAN controller, which is more advanced than that of 97.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.2% of motherboards.
dual LAN
N. of RJ45 ports
2
N. of RJ45 ports
2
â–² Better than 86% of models
Market range: <1 – >2
This motherboard has 2 RJ45 ports, which is more than 85.7% of motherboards and equal to 13.4% of motherboards.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 50% of models
This motherboard supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 50% of motherboards support this feature.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
â–² Better than 60% of models
This motherboard 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
Realtek ALC1220
Audio codec
Realtek ALC1220
â–² Better than 65% of models
This motherboard uses the Realtek ALC1220 audio codec, which is more advanced than that of 65.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 12.9% of motherboards.
Audio channels
7.1
Audio channels
7.1
â–² Better than 5% of models
This motherboard offers 7.1 audio channels, which is more than 4.9% of motherboards and equal to 95.1% of motherboards.
Audio SNR
120 dB
Audio SNR
120 dB
â–² Better than 56% of models
Market range: <95 dB – >120 dB
This motherboard 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
yes
Headphone amp support
yes
â–² Better than 41% of models
This motherboard supports a headphone amp. 40.8% of motherboards support this feature.
N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
5
N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
5
â–² Better than 50% of models
Market range: <2 – >6
This motherboard 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
14+3
VRM phases
14+3
â–² Better than 83% of models
This motherboard has 14+3 VRM phases, which is more than 83.1% of motherboards.
N. of CPU power connectors
2
N. of CPU power connectors
2
â–² Better than 55% of models
Market range: <1 – >2
This motherboard has 2 CPU power connectors, which is more than 54.6% of motherboards and equal to 45.1% of motherboards.
N. of fan headers
9
N. of fan headers
9
★ Better than 97% of models
Market range: <3 – >8
This motherboard has 9 fan headers, which is more than 97.3% of motherboards and equal to 0.5% of motherboards.
Pump header
yes
Pump header
yes
â–² Better than 22% of models
This motherboard has a pump header. 21.9% of motherboards include this feature.
Pump header max current
3 A
Pump header max current
3 A
â–² Better than 78% of models
Market range: <0 A – >3 A
This motherboard supports up to 3 A on the pump header, which is higher than that of 77.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 22.1% of motherboards.
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MSI Prestige X570 Creation vs the average motherboard

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  • 6 more rear USB ports
    Total USB ports (rear I/O)
    14
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <6 – >10
    This motherboard has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (14 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
    14 vs 8
  • More advanced LAN controller
    LAN controller
    Marvell AQtion AQC107 + Intel I211-AT
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This motherboard has better LAN controller than the average motherboard (Marvell AQtion AQC107 + Intel I211-AT vs Killer + Intel + Realtek). The average motherboard uses Killer + Intel + Realtek LAN controller.
    dual LAN
    Marvell AQtion AQC107 + Intel I211-AT vs Killer + Intel + Realtek
  • 3 more PCIe 4.0x16 slots
    N. of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
    3
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard has more PCIe 4.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (3 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slot/s.
    3 vs 0
  • 8 more total USB connections
    Total USB ports (including headers)
    23
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <11 – >19
    This motherboard has more total USB connections than the average motherboard (23 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
    23 vs 15
  • 4x higher LAN speed
    LAN speed
    10 Gbps
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <1 Gbps – >2.5 Gbps
    This motherboard has a higher LAN speed than the average motherboard (10 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.
    also includes 1GbE secondary port
    10 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps
  • 1 more CPU power connectors
    N. of CPU power connectors
    2
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This motherboard 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
    Integrated I/O shield
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This motherboard has an integrated I/O shield, while the average motherboard does not. 46% of motherboards include an integrated I/O shield.
  • More VRM phases
    VRM phases
    14+3
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This motherboard has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (14+3 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
    14+3 vs 10
  • Integrated I/O shield
    Integrated I/O shield
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This motherboard has an integrated I/O shield, while the average motherboard does not. 46% of motherboards include an integrated I/O shield.
  • Includes POST code display
    POST code display
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This motherboard has a POST code display, while the average motherboard does not. 27.2% of motherboards include a POST code display.
  • Includes dual BIOS
    Dual BIOS
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This motherboard has dual BIOS, while the average motherboard does not. 23% of motherboards include dual BIOS.
  • Newer CPU socket
    CPU socket
    AM4
    â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
    This motherboard has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (AM4 vs LGA 1151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1151 CPU socket.
    AM4 vs LGA 1,151
  • Rear-panel CMOS reset button
    Rear-panel CMOS reset button
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This motherboard has a rear-panel CMOS reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 26.7% of motherboards include a rear-panel CMOS reset button.
  • Includes onboard power button
    Onboard power button
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This motherboard has an onboard power button, while the average motherboard does not. 27.7% of motherboards include an onboard power button.
  • Includes onboard reset button
    Onboard reset button
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This motherboard has an onboard reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 27.6% of motherboards include an onboard reset button.
    Power and reset buttons.
  • 2 more SATA 3 connectors
    N. of SATA 3 connectors
    6
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <4 – >8
    This motherboard has more SATA 3 connectors than the average motherboard (6 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 SATA 3 connectors.
    6 vs 4
  • 3 more PCIe 4.0x16 slots
    N. of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
    3
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard has more PCIe 4.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (3 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slot/s.
    3 vs 0
  • 3 more PCIe x1 slots
    N. of PCIe x1 slots
    4
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This motherboard has more PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (4 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.
    4 vs 1
  • 6 more rear USB ports
    Total USB ports (rear I/O)
    14
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <6 – >10
    This motherboard has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (14 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
    14 vs 8
  • 8 more total USB connections
    Total USB ports (including headers)
    23
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <11 – >19
    This motherboard has more total USB connections than the average motherboard (23 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
    23 vs 15
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen2 ports (USB-C)
    1
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard 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
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen1 headers
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen1 headers (USB-A)
    2
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This motherboard 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
    2 vs 1
  • 4 more USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen1 ports (USB-A)
    8
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <0 – >6
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (8 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.
    8 vs 4
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen2 headers (USB-C)
    1
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2 header/s.
    1 vs 0
  • 1 more total USB-C connections
    Total USB-C ports (including headers)
    2
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This motherboard has more total USB-C connections than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 total USB-C connections.
    2 vs 1
  • More advanced LAN controller
    LAN controller
    Marvell AQtion AQC107 + Intel I211-AT
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This motherboard has better LAN controller than the average motherboard (Marvell AQtion AQC107 + Intel I211-AT vs Killer + Intel + Realtek). The average motherboard uses Killer + Intel + Realtek LAN controller.
    dual LAN
    Marvell AQtion AQC107 + Intel I211-AT vs Killer + Intel + Realtek
  • 4x higher LAN speed
    LAN speed
    10 Gbps
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <1 Gbps – >2.5 Gbps
    This motherboard has a higher LAN speed than the average motherboard (10 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.
    also includes 1GbE secondary port
    10 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps
  • Supports Bluetooth
    Bluetooth connectivity
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This motherboard supports Bluetooth, while the average motherboard does not. 48.9% of motherboards support Bluetooth.
  • Newer Wi-Fi standard
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This motherboard 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.
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Better audio codec
    Audio codec
    Realtek ALC1220
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This motherboard has better audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC1220 vs Realtek ALC897). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC897 audio codec.
    Realtek ALC1220 vs Realtek ALC897
  • 5 dB higher audio SNR
    Audio SNR
    120 dB
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <95 dB – >120 dB
    This motherboard has a higher audio SNR than the average motherboard (120 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
    120 dB vs 115 dB
  • 1 more CPU power connectors
    N. of CPU power connectors
    2
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This motherboard has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.
    2 vs 1
  • More VRM phases
    VRM phases
    14+3
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This motherboard has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (14+3 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
    14+3 vs 10
  • 3.5 more fan headers
    N. of fan headers
    9
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <3 – >8
    This motherboard has more fan headers than the average motherboard (9 vs 5.5). The average motherboard has 5.5 fan header/s.
    9 vs 5.5
  • 1 A higher pump header current limit
    Pump header max current
    3 A
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <0 A – >3 A
    This motherboard has a higher pump header current than the average motherboard (3 A vs 2 A). The average motherboard provides pump header current of 2 A.
    3 A vs 2 A
  • More basic motherboard chipset
    Chipset
    AMD X570
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This motherboard 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
    M.2 slot interface per slot
    1x PCIe 4.0 x4, 1x PCIe 4.0 x4/SATA
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This motherboard has slower M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (1x PCIe 4x4, 1x PCIe 4x4/SATA vs 1x PCIe 5x4, 2x PCIe 4x4). The average motherboard uses 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4 M.2 slot interfaces.
    bundled card slots excluded.
    1x PCIe 4.0x4, 1x PCIe 4.0x4/SATA vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4
  • No BIOS flashback support
    BIOS flashback
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This motherboard does not support BIOS flashback, while the average motherboard does. 50.9% of motherboards support BIOS flashback.
    requires CPU/RAM
  • No integrated graphics support
    Integrated graphics support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    This motherboard does not support integrated graphics, while the average motherboard does. 89.5% of motherboards support integrated graphics.
  • Fewer RAID options
    Supported RAID levels
    0/1/10
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This motherboard 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
    Chipset cooling type
    Active
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    This motherboard has more basic chipset cooling than the average motherboard (Active vs Passive). The average motherboard uses Passive chipset cooling.
    Active vs Passive
  • Less flexible PCIe lane configuration
    PCIe slot electrical configuration
    x16/x0, x8/x8
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This motherboard has less flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16/x0, x8/x8 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4). The average motherboard uses x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4 PCIe slot lane configuration.
    x16/x0, x8/x8 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    N. of DisplayPort outputs
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
    no onboard video outputs
    0 vs 1
  • 3.13x more expensive
    MSI Prestige X570 Creation is more expensive than the average motherboard (£500 vs £160).
    £500 vs £160
  • More basic motherboard chipset
    Chipset
    AMD X570
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This motherboard 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
  • No BIOS flashback support
    BIOS flashback
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This motherboard does not support BIOS flashback, while the average motherboard does. 50.9% of motherboards support BIOS flashback.
    requires CPU/RAM
  • No integrated graphics support
    Integrated graphics support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    This motherboard does not support integrated graphics, while the average motherboard does. 89.5% of motherboards support integrated graphics.
  • Less versatile form factor
    Form factor
    E-ATX
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    This motherboard has less versatile form factor than the average motherboard (E-ATX vs ATX). The average motherboard comes in ATX form factor.
    E-ATX vs ATX
  • Older CPU platform
    CPU platform
    AMD
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This motherboard uses the AMD CPU platform compared to Intel on the average motherboard. The average motherboard uses Intel CPU platform.
    AMD vs Intel
  • Slower M.2 slot interfaces
    M.2 slot interface per slot
    1x PCIe 4.0 x4, 1x PCIe 4.0 x4/SATA
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This motherboard has slower M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (1x PCIe 4x4, 1x PCIe 4x4/SATA vs 1x PCIe 5x4, 2x PCIe 4x4). The average motherboard uses 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4 M.2 slot interfaces.
    bundled card slots excluded.
    1x PCIe 4.0x4, 1x PCIe 4.0x4/SATA vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4
  • Fewer RAID options
    Supported RAID levels
    0/1/10
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This motherboard 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
  • Less flexible PCIe lane configuration
    PCIe slot electrical configuration
    x16/x0, x8/x8
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This motherboard has less flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16/x0, x8/x8 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4). The average motherboard uses x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4 PCIe slot lane configuration.
    x16/x0, x8/x8 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4
  • 1 fewer PCIe 3.0x16 slots
    N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This motherboard has fewer PCIe 3.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe 3.0x16 slot/s.
    0 vs 1
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    N. of DisplayPort outputs
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
    no onboard video outputs
    0 vs 1
  • 1 fewer HDMI outputs
    N. of HDMI outputs
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard has fewer HDMI outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 HDMI outputs.
    no onboard video outputs
    0 vs 1
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.0
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This motherboard has older Bluetooth version than the average motherboard (5 vs 5.4). The average motherboard supports Bluetooth 5.4.
    5.0 vs 5.4
  • 1 fewer RJ45 ports
    N. of RJ45 ports
    2
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This motherboard has fewer RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.
    2 vs 1
  • More basic chipset cooling
    Chipset cooling type
    Active
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    This motherboard has more basic chipset cooling than the average motherboard (Active vs Passive). The average motherboard uses Passive chipset cooling.
    Active vs Passive
  • 28 mm wider
    Width
    272 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >320 mm
    This motherboard is wider than the average motherboard (272 mm vs 244 mm). The average motherboard width is 244 mm.
    272 mm vs 244 mm

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What we like about MSI Prestige X570 Creation

  • Extensive connectivity with an exceptional number of USB ports (up to 23 total support)
  • High-speed networking including onboard 10Gb Super LAN and Wi-Fi 6
  • Excellent M.2 expansion options, including a bundled M.2 XPANDER-Z Gen4 card for extra drives
  • Robust VRM and power delivery designed for stable overclocking of high-core-count CPUs
  • Semi-passive 'Zero Frozr' chipset fan that remains silent or inactive under light loads
  • Solid build quality with a premium aesthetic and stable performance out of the box
  • Comprehensive accessory bundle including temperature probes and RGB extensions

What we don't like about MSI Prestige X570 Creation

  • High price point compared to other X570 motherboards
  • E-ATX form factor and right-angled 24-pin power connector can cause compatibility and cable management issues in many cases
  • Mandatory 'Dragon Center' or 'Creator Center' software is often described as clunky or intrusive
  • High power consumption compared to more basic boards
  • Accessing M.2 slots or the CMOS battery requires removing the large 'M.2 Shield Frozr' heatsink
  • Mixed reports on BIOS stability and support early in the product lifecycle
  • Limited or no support for 1st Gen Ryzen CPUs and 2000-series APUs

Verdict

The MSI Prestige X570 Creation is a premium E-ATX motherboard designed for content creators, featuring the AMD X570 chipset and AM4 socket with support for up to 128GB of DDR4 memory at 5000+ MHz (OC). It is defined by its extensive connectivity, including 10G Super LAN, Wi-Fi 6, and a massive array of 23 total USB ports, alongside three PCIe 4.0 x16 slots and two onboard M.2 slots (expandable via the included M.2 XPANDER-Z GEN4 card for four total NVMe 4.0 slots). Key pros include exceptional networking speeds, a robust VRM with extended heatsinks for stable overclocking, and superior 8-channel High Definition Audio. However, its significant power consumption and high price point are notable drawbacks.

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