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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£470
  • Avg. price in US: ~$500
  • CPU socket: LGA 1151
  • Chipset: Intel Z370
  • Form factor: E-ATX

MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming review. Compare 107 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among motherboards and if it is worth buying.

6.8

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%

6.8

Technical Score

10.0%

7.2

User score

Good
6.8

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the motherboard's technical performance, covering key areas such as power delivery, CPU and memory support, expansion, storage, connectivity, cooling, BIOS features, and design.

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

Score components:

19.0%

5.8

Memory

16.0%

8.0

Platform & Features

16.0%

6.9

Storage

15.0%

6.6

Network

13.0%

6.6

Ports & USB

8.0%

3.8

Expansion

8.0%

8.7

Power & Cooling

5.0%

9.2

Audio

Good
7.2

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%

9.0

User reviews

30.0%

3.0

Popularity

User score:
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  • 5.4
    Gaming

    Score components:

    28.0%

    8.1

    VRM phases

    22.0%

    7.8

    N. of M.2 sockets

    18.0%

    4.6

    LAN speed

    17.0%

    2.5

    Maximum RAM speed

    15.0%

    1.0

    N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots

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Verdict

The MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming is an enthusiast-grade E-ATX motherboard designed for 8th and 9th Gen Intel Core processors on the LGA 1151 socket, featuring a robust 18-phase VRM and support for DDR4 memory speeds exceeding 4133MHz (OC). Key characteristics include triple Killer E2500 Gigabit LAN ports, Killer 1535 Wi-Fi with 'Killer xTend' technology for network bridging, and an extensive storage suite comprising three onboard M.2 slots with 'Shield V2' heatsinks, a dedicated U.2 port, and an included M.2 Xpander-Z PCIe card for two additional drives. Its primary pros are the industry-leading connectivity, a high-fidelity Xtreme Audio DAC with a 6.35mm headphone jack, and four steel-armored PCIe x16 slots supporting 4-way CrossFireX or 2-way SLI. However, notable cons include its extremely high launch price compared to other Z370 boards, potential VRM thermal throttling during sustained extreme overclocking without direct airflow, and the requirement of a larger E-ATX compatible chassis.

Technical Specifications of MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the motherboard's technical performance, covering key areas such as power delivery, CPU and memory support, expansion, storage, connectivity, cooling, BIOS features, and design.

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

Score components:

19.0%

5.8

Memory

16.0%

8.0

Platform & Features

16.0%

6.9

Storage

15.0%

6.6

Network

13.0%

6.6

Ports & USB

8.0%

3.8

Expansion

8.0%

8.7

Power & Cooling

5.0%

9.2

Audio

6.8
MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has a technical score of 6.76 points, which is higher than that of 58.5% 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%

9.0

User reviews

30.0%

3.0

Popularity

User score:
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7.2
MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has a user score of 7.19 points, which is lower than that of 72.7% 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.
3.0
MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has a popularity of 3 points, which is lower than 59.8% 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%

6.8

Overall score

40.0%

8.0

Price

7.2
MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.2 points, which is lower than 54% 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: MEDIUM

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

LGA 1151
MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming uses the LGA 1151 CPU socket, which is less advanced than that of 70.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 13.8% of motherboards.
300-series / v2 revision.
CPU platform

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel
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

Intel Z370
MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming uses the Intel Z370 chipset, which is less advanced than that of 62.2% of motherboards and equal to that of 1.8% 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: HIGH

E-ATX
MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming 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
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 Z370 Godlike Gaming uses DDR4 memory, which is newer than that of 13.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 51% 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: HIGH

Good value: >=4

4
MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming 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

64 GB
MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is less than 62.6% of motherboards and equal to 24.3% 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: MEDIUM

2
MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming supports 2 memory channels, which is more than 0.2% of motherboards and equal to 92.5% 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: HIGH

Good value: >=6400 MT/s

2,667 MT/s
MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming supports memory speeds up to 2667 MT/s, which is lower than that of 77.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 1% 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

3
MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has 3 M.2 sockets, which is more than 65.4% of motherboards and equal to 18.6% 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: HIGH

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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: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6

6
MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming 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: MEDIUM

0/1/5/10
MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming supports RAID levels 0/1/5/10, which is broader than 31.8% of motherboards and equal to 68.2% of motherboards.
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: LOW

yes
MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming supports NVMe RAID. 40.3% of motherboards support this feature.
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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: HIGH

Good value: >=1

0
MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slots, which is 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: HIGH

Good value: >=1

0
MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is equal to 55.6% of motherboards.
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: MEDIUM

4
MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has 4 PCIe 3.0x16 slots, which is more than 93.9% of motherboards and equal to 3.5% of motherboards.
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: HIGH

x16/x0/x0/x4, x8/x0/x8/x4, x8/x4/x4/x4
MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming uses x16/x0/x0/x4, x8/x0/x8/x4, x8/x4/x4/x4 for PCIe slot electrical configuration, which is more flexible than that of 70.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.1% 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: MEDIUM

yes
MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming supports PCIe bifurcation. 39.1% of motherboards support this feature.
x8/x8/x4, x8/x4/x4/x4.
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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: MEDIUM

Good value: >=8

10
MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has 10 USB ports (rear I/O), which is more than 75.6% of motherboards and equal to 15.7% 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

19
MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has 19 USB ports (including headers), which is more than 87.8% of motherboards and equal to 4.2% 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 Z370 Godlike Gaming has 1 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is more than 35.4% of motherboards and equal to 48.8% 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: MEDIUM

Good value: >=2

2
MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has 2 USB-C ports (including headers), which is more than 51.8% of motherboards and equal to 32.8% 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: HIGH

Good value: >=1

0
MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C), which is equal to 81.6% 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 Z370 Godlike Gaming supports LAN speeds up to 1 Gbps, which is lower than that of 50.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 49.1% 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

Killer E2500
MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming uses the Killer E2500 LAN controller, which is less advanced than that of 91.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 1.3% 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: LOW

3
MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has 3 RJ45 ports, which is more than 99.1% of motherboards and equal to 0.8% 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: MEDIUM

yes
MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 50.9% 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: MEDIUM

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

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), which is newer than that of 49.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 10.7% 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 Z370 Godlike Gaming uses the Realtek ALC1220 audio codec, which is more advanced than that of 65.1% of motherboards and equal to that of 13% of motherboards.
with ESS DAC.
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 Z370 Godlike Gaming 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: MEDIUM

Good value: >=120 dB

120 dB
MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has an audio SNR of 120 dB, which is higher than that of 55% of motherboards and equal to that of 41.5% 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

yes
MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming supports a headphone amp. 37% 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 Z370 Godlike Gaming has 5 3.5mm audio jacks, which is more than 49.8% of motherboards and equal to 36.8% 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: HIGH

Good value: >=12

18
MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has 18 VRM phases, which is more than 87.6% of motherboards and equal to 0.4% 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: HIGH

Good value: >=2

2
MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has 2 CPU power connectors, which is more than 54.6% of motherboards and equal to 45.3% 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: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6

10
MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has 10 fan headers, which is more than 98.1% of motherboards and equal to 1.4% 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: MEDIUM

yes
MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has a pump header. 23.1% 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

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MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming vs the average motherboard

  • 2 more RJ45 ports
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.
    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: LOW

    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.3 vs 1
  • 2 more rear USB ports
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (10 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
    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: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=8

    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (10 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.10 vs 8
  • 1 more M.2 sockets
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (3 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
    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

    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (3 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.3 vs 2
  • 1 more U.2 sockets
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has more U.2 sockets than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 U.2 socket/s.
    What it is: The number of U.2 connectors on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you use enterprise-style U.2 storage devices.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has more U.2 sockets than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 U.2 socket/s.1 vs 0
  • More VRM phases
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (18 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
    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: HIGH

    Good value: >=12

    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (18 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.18 vs 10
  • Integrated I/O shield
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has an integrated I/O shield, while the average motherboard does not. 46.1% 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

    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has an integrated I/O shield, while the average motherboard does not. 46.1% of motherboards include an integrated I/O shield.
  • 5 more fan headers
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has more fan headers than the average motherboard (10 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 fan header/s.
    What it is: The number of headers available for case or CPU fans.
    When it matters: When your build uses several fans.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=6

    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has more fan headers than the average motherboard (10 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 fan header/s.10 vs 5
  • Includes POST code display
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has a POST code display, while the average motherboard does not. 27.2% of motherboards include a POST code display.
    What it is: Shows whether the board includes a diagnostic POST code readout for boot troubleshooting.
    When it matters: When you troubleshoot boot issues and want clearer error information.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has a POST code display, while the average motherboard does not. 27.2% of motherboards include a POST code display.
  • Integrated I/O shield
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has an integrated I/O shield, while the average motherboard does not. 46.1% of motherboards include an integrated I/O shield.
  • Includes POST code display
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has a POST code display, while the average motherboard does not. 27.2% of motherboards include a POST code display.
  • Includes dual BIOS
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has dual BIOS, while the average motherboard does not. 22.4% of motherboards include dual BIOS.
  • Rear-panel CMOS reset button
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has a rear-panel CMOS reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 26.5% of motherboards include a rear-panel CMOS reset button.
  • Includes onboard power button
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has an onboard power button, while the average motherboard does not. 27.7% of motherboards include an onboard power button.
  • Includes onboard reset button
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has an onboard reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 27.6% of motherboards include an onboard reset button.
  • 1 more M.2 sockets
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (3 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
  • 1 more U.2 sockets
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has more U.2 sockets than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 U.2 socket/s.
  • 2 more SATA 3 connectors
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has more SATA 3 connectors than the average motherboard (6 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 SATA 3 connectors.
  • More flexible PCIe lane configuration
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has more flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16/x0/x0/x4, x8/x0/x8/x4, x8/x4/x4/x4 vs x16/x1). The average motherboard uses x16/x1 PCIe slot lane configuration.
  • 3 more PCIe 3.0x16 slots
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has more PCIe 3.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (4 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe 3.0x16 slot/s.
  • 2 more rear USB ports
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (10 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
  • 4 more total USB connections
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has more total USB connections than the average motherboard (19 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming 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 Z370 Godlike Gaming 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 USB 2.0 headers
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has more USB 2.0 headers than the average motherboard (3 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 header/s.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming 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.
  • 2 more USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has more USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (6 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 headers
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 header/s.
  • 1 more total USB-C connections
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has more total USB-C connections than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 total USB-C connections.
  • 2 more RJ45 ports
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average motherboard does not. 49.1% of motherboards support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Supports Bluetooth
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming supports Bluetooth, while the average motherboard does not. 47% of motherboards support Bluetooth.
  • Better audio codec
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has better audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC1,220 vs Realtek ALC898). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC898 audio codec.
  • 5 dB higher audio SNR
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has a higher audio SNR than the average motherboard (120 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
  • More VRM phases
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (18 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
  • 5 more fan headers
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has more fan headers than the average motherboard (10 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 fan header/s.
  • 1 more CPU power connectors
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.

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  • More basic motherboard chipset
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel Z370 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
  • No integrated graphics support
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming does not support integrated graphics, while the average motherboard does. 89.4% of motherboards support integrated graphics.
  • 4 older release date
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming is older than the average motherboard (2,017 vs 2,021). The average motherboard was released in 2,021.
    October 2017
  • 50% less maximum memory capacity
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (64 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
  • 42% lower maximum RAM speed
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has a lower maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (2,667 MT/s vs 4,600 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4,600 MT/s.
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
  • 1 fewer HDMI outputs
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has fewer HDMI outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 HDMI outputs.
  • 2 fewer USB 2.0 ports
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has fewer USB 2.0 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 port/s.
    all rear USB ports are faster than USB 2.0
  • More basic LAN controller
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has more basic LAN controller than the average motherboard (Killer E2,500 vs Marvell AQtion AQC113C). The average motherboard uses Marvell AQtion AQC113C LAN controller.
  • 60% lower LAN speed
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming 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 Z370 Godlike Gaming has older Bluetooth version than the average motherboard (4.1 vs 5.4). The average motherboard supports Bluetooth 5.4.
  • 1 fewer ARGB headers
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has fewer ARGB headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 ARGB header/s.
  • 28 mm wider
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming is wider than the average motherboard (272 mm vs 244 mm). The average motherboard width is 244 mm.
  • More basic motherboard chipset
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel Z370 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 Z370 Godlike Gaming has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel Z370 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.Intel Z370 vs Intel B860
  • More basic LAN controller
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has more basic LAN controller than the average motherboard (Killer E2,500 vs Marvell AQtion AQC113C). The average motherboard uses Marvell AQtion AQC113C 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

    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has more basic LAN controller than the average motherboard (Killer E2,500 vs Marvell AQtion AQC113C). The average motherboard uses Marvell AQtion AQC113C LAN controller.Killer E2500 vs Marvell AQtion AQC113C
  • 60% lower LAN speed
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming 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 Z370 Godlike Gaming 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
  • 50% less maximum memory capacity
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (64 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
    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

    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (64 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.64 GB vs 128 GB
  • No integrated graphics support
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming does not support integrated graphics, while the average motherboard does. 89.4% of motherboards support integrated graphics.
    What it is: Shows whether the motherboard can output video from CPUs that include integrated graphics.
    When it matters: When you want video output without installing a graphics card.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming does not support integrated graphics, while the average motherboard does. 89.4% of motherboards support integrated graphics.
  • 42% lower maximum RAM speed
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has a lower maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (2,667 MT/s vs 4,600 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4,600 MT/s.
    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: HIGH

    Good value: >=6400 MT/s

    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has a lower maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (2,667 MT/s vs 4,600 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4,600 MT/s.2667 MT/s vs 4600 MT/s
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming 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: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=1

    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.0 vs 1
  • 2.94x more expensive
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming is more expensive than the average motherboard (£470 vs £160).
    MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming is more expensive than the average motherboard (£470 vs £160).£470 vs £160
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What customers like about MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming?

  • Extensive connectivity including triple Killer LAN ports, Killer Wi-Fi, and a rare 6.35 mm headphone jack
  • Exceptional storage expandability with triple onboard M.2 slots (all with heat shields) and an included M.2 expander card
  • Robust 18-phase power delivery and high-quality VRMs that make reaching 5.0 GHz overclocks relatively easy
  • Premium build quality and aesthetics, featuring 'steel armor' on slots and highly customizable Mystic Light RGB
  • Feature-rich BIOS and software, including a revamped fan control GUI and a dedicated gaming overclock knob
  • Lower power consumption and better thermal efficiency compared to some direct competitors in its class

What customers dislike about MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming?

  • Extremely high price point that often exceeds the cost of the CPUs it supports
  • Large EATX form factor requires a specifically compatible larger case
  • Killer Networking suite is polarizing, with some users reporting software issues or finding the triple LAN setup unnecessary
  • Potential for thermal throttling during sustained high-load overclocking if case airflow over the top heatsink is insufficient
  • The board may automatically loosen memory timings when overclocking past XMP ratings, requiring manual adjustment

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