F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop The Z690 board is more affordable, while the Z790 offers higher performance and better efficiency.

The Z690 board is more affordable, while the Z790 offers higher performance and better efficiency.

The Z690 board is more affordable, while the Z790 offers higher performance and better efficiency.

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PugBoss
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02-23-2022, 09:58 AM
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Considering the differences between Z690 and Z790, weigh the benefits of each to decide which suits your needs best.
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PugBoss
02-23-2022, 09:58 AM #1

Considering the differences between Z690 and Z790, weigh the benefits of each to decide which suits your needs best.

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Dragonboy999
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02-23-2022, 05:35 PM
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I had negative encounters with using a newer CPU on older chipset designs, whether Intel or AMD. For running 13th gen, I’d recommend the Z790. Manufacturers often maintain BIOS updates, but they might skip Z690. If you’re committed to the 12th gen, choosing Z690 could be a viable alternative if it’s more affordable for comparable performance.
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Dragonboy999
02-23-2022, 05:35 PM #2

I had negative encounters with using a newer CPU on older chipset designs, whether Intel or AMD. For running 13th gen, I’d recommend the Z790. Manufacturers often maintain BIOS updates, but they might skip Z690. If you’re committed to the 12th gen, choosing Z690 could be a viable alternative if it’s more affordable for comparable performance.

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PRT
Junior Member
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03-12-2022, 08:01 AM
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It varies with the price gap. Usually the Z790 model costs about $20 more, and it offers a slightly improved BIOS plus a superior memory layout. Occasionally I’d choose the Z690 version, like comparing Z690 Carbon to Z790 Carbon, since it eliminates one major reason to opt for the Z790 carbon (such as x8/x8 PCIe support). Except for those rare cases, the Z790 boards are typically the better pick.
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PRT
03-12-2022, 08:01 AM #3

It varies with the price gap. Usually the Z790 model costs about $20 more, and it offers a slightly improved BIOS plus a superior memory layout. Occasionally I’d choose the Z690 version, like comparing Z690 Carbon to Z790 Carbon, since it eliminates one major reason to opt for the Z790 carbon (such as x8/x8 PCIe support). Except for those rare cases, the Z790 boards are typically the better pick.