Z490 vs W480 for i9-10900K?

IPLA
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01-11-2020, 09:54 AM

Hey guys, So, W480 series is out and I am debating whether should I get W480 or Z490 for my i9-10900K video editing and rendering build. Do you think I will get more benefits from getting Gigabyte W480 Vision D motherboard over Gigabyte Z490 Vision D motherboard? Thank you!!

IPLA

01-11-2020, 09:54 AM #1

kenjaca
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01-11-2020, 04:51 PM

No, this applies to more than just Xeons W.

kenjaca

01-11-2020, 04:51 PM #2

No, this applies to more than just Xeons W.

ItzSebBruh
Junior Member

01-13-2020, 07:56 PM

W480 works with both Xeon W series chips and 10th generation CPUs

ItzSebBruh

01-13-2020, 07:56 PM #3

W480 works with both Xeon W series chips and 10th generation CPUs

redstonersven
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01-13-2020, 11:15 PM

Since you're getting one, choose an X490 for overclocking potential. The performance will remain similar, and the IO behavior is quite comparable.

redstonersven

01-13-2020, 11:15 PM #4

Since you're getting one, choose an X490 for overclocking potential. The performance will remain similar, and the IO behavior is quite comparable.

1234qaz12qaz
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01-14-2020, 07:05 AM

Thank you! It clears things up.

1234qaz12qaz

01-14-2020, 07:05 AM #5

Thank you! It clears things up.

LetiqPvP
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01-15-2020, 04:40 PM

W480 might not handle overclocking well, especially for memory due to ECC support. It could also lack features like built-in audio, which is common in Xeons intended for less frequent use.

LetiqPvP

01-15-2020, 04:40 PM #6

W480 might not handle overclocking well, especially for memory due to ECC support. It could also lack features like built-in audio, which is common in Xeons intended for less frequent use.

CalculatorD
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01-15-2020, 06:49 PM

They should function similarly, with one option supporting higher speeds. For software, I think Ryzen would likely perform better for most tasks.

CalculatorD

01-15-2020, 06:49 PM #7

They should function similarly, with one option supporting higher speeds. For software, I think Ryzen would likely perform better for most tasks.

EACshowcase123
Junior Member

01-16-2020, 03:37 AM

W480 chipset doesn't allow overclocking, which is already a limitation. It provides ECC support when used with a Xeon, but Ryzen processors can handle ECC independently without needing a special chipset or CPU.

EACshowcase123

01-16-2020, 03:37 AM #8

FlameGoblin45
Junior Member

01-17-2020, 10:08 AM

It only works with a memory clock rate of up to 2933mhz

FlameGoblin45

01-17-2020, 10:08 AM #9

It only works with a memory clock rate of up to 2933mhz

FloryJumper
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02-08-2020, 03:23 AM

#10

Z490 supports overclocking. W480 offers more SATA port options depending on your requirements. Z490 also has similar capabilities technically.

FloryJumper

02-08-2020, 03:23 AM #10

Z490 supports overclocking. W480 offers more SATA port options depending on your requirements. Z490 also has similar capabilities technically.