The MSI PRO Z790-P WIFI is a feature-rich ATX motherboard built around the Intel Z790 chipset, designed for the LGA 1700 socket and compatible with Intel Celeron and Intel Pentium Gold processor series. Supporting DDR5 memory across four slots with a maximum capacity of 128GB and clock speeds ranging from 4800 up to 7000 MHz, this board offers a solid foundation for a wide range of computing tasks. It comes bundled with a SATA cable and useful software including MSI Center, Intel Extreme Tuning Utility, CPU-Z MSI GAMING, Norton 360 Deluxe, and AIDA64 Extreme MSI Edition.
Connectivity and Expansion
The MSI PRO Z790-P WIFI delivers extensive connectivity options, including four M.2 slots and six SATA III connectors for storage, alongside a rich USB layout featuring USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C ports, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, and multiple USB 2.0 connections. Video output is handled via one HDMI 2.1 port and one DisplayPort 1.4. Networking is covered by 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet and Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with Bluetooth 5.3, keeping both wired and wireless connections fast and reliable.
Audio and System Features
Audio performance is supported by a Realtek ALC897 chip offering 7.1-channel output, a front panel audio connector, and S/PDIF output for flexible sound configurations. The board uses a UEFI AMI BIOS stored on 256MB of memory, includes a TPM connector for enhanced security, and supports non-ECC memory for broad compatibility in professional and everyday build scenarios.
Product number manufacturer:
PRO Z790-P WIFI
Audio
BIOS
Connectivity
USB 3.2 (Gen 1) type A ports:
2
USB 3.2 (Gen 2) type A ports:
1
USB 3.2 (Gen 2) type C ports:
1
Graphics
Parallel processing technology support:
Not supported
Internal I/O
Front panel audio connector:
USB 3.1 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors:
1
USB 3.1 (Gen 1) header(s):
4
Memory
Supported memory clock speeds:
4800,5000,5200,5400,5800,6000,6400,6600,6800,7000 MHz
Networking
Network technology (wired):
802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Packaging content
DriversMSI CenterIntel Extreme Tuning UtilityCPU-Z MSI GAMINGNorton 360 DeluxeAIDA64 Extreme - MSI Edition
Physical characteristics
Processor
Compatible processor series:
Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium® Gold
Technical details
Solid MOBO with size concern
Solid MOBO but can cause fitment issue with its top heatsink in smaller cases
Csaba Adam Csosz | Reviewed on: 03-06-2025 | via Trusted Shops
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