Asus P5QL/EPU VS MSI MSI Z390-A PRO

Side-by-side specs comparison, performance benchmarks, TDP power consumption and price in Bangladesh.

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🏆 Overall Winner (সেরা পছন্দ)
Motherboard Asus
Asus P5QL/EPU

Asus P5QL/EPU

ASUS P5QL/EPU Motherboard

৳2,200 ($28)
Pixahunt Rating Editorial & Specs Score
60/100
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Motherboard MSI
MSI MSI Z390-A PRO

MSI MSI Z390-A PRO

MSI Z390-A PRO Motherboard

৳9,500 ($85)
Pixahunt Rating Editorial & Specs Score
50/100
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Pixahunt Recommendation & Verdict Expert Assessment

Overall, the Asus P5QL/EPU takes the lead with an overall rating score of 7.5/10. It outshines the MSI Z390-A PRO in core metrics and value proposition. Choose P5QL/EPU if you want higher performance per Taka; choose MSI Z390-A PRO if you specifically prioritize its specific feature set or local availability.

সামগ্রিক বিশ্লেষণে Asus P5QL/EPU এগিয়ে রয়েছে। এটি বেঞ্চমার্ক এবং মূল পারফরম্যান্সের ক্ষেত্রে MSI Z390-A PRO-এর চেয়ে উন্নত মান প্রদান করে। বাজেটের সেরা পারফরম্যান্স পেতে P5QL/EPU নির্বাচন করা উত্তম।

Key Advantages & Trade-offs Head-to-Head

কোনটি কোন ক্ষেত্রে এগিয়ে এবং কোনটিতে কী সীমাবদ্ধতা রয়েছে তা নিচে বিশ্লেষণ করা হলো

✓ Reasons to choose P5QL/EPU
💰 More Budget Friendly (কম দাম)
-৳7,300

Retails ৳7,300 (76.8%) cheaper in Bangladesh market (৳2,200 vs ৳9,500).

✓ Reasons to choose MSI Z390-A PRO

No distinct spec advantage detected over competitor in primary criteria.

⚠️ Considerations & Trade-offs for MSI Z390-A PRO:
Higher Price Tag: Costs ৳7,300 more compared to the alternative option.
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Full Specifications Matrix Side-by-Side

Aligned attribute breakdown across both products. Differences are highlighted automatically.

Specification Attribute
P5QL/EPU
MSI Z390-A PRO
Form Factor & Platform
Form Factor
ATX Form Factor (30.5 cm x 21.8 cm)
ATX (30.5 x 24.4 cm)
CPU Socket
LGA 775
LGA 1151
Chipset
Intel P43 / Intel ICH10
Intel Z390
VRM Power Design
4-Phase Power Design with ASUS EPU-4 Engine
9 Power Phases with Core Boost and Extended Heatsink
Memory & RAM
Memory Slots
4x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots
4x DDR4 DIMM Slots
Max Memory Capacity
Up to 16 GB
Up to 128 GB
Supported Speeds
DDR2 1066(O.C.) / 800 / 667 MHz
DDR4 4400(OC) / 4300(OC) / 4266(OC) / 4200(OC) / 4133(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3866(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3400(OC) / 3333(OC) / 3300(OC) / 3200(OC) / 3000(OC) / 2800(OC) / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz
Memory Architecture
Dual Channel Architecture
Dual Channel Architecture
Overclocking Profiles
ASUS O.C. Profile
Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
Expansion Slots
Primary PCIe Slot
1x PCIe 2.0 x16
1x PCIe 3.0 x16 (PCIe Steel Armor)
Secondary PCIe Slots
2x PCIe x1 3x PCI
1x PCIe 3.0 x16 (supports x4 mode) 4x PCIe 3.0 x1
Storage & M.2
M.2 NVMe Slots
None
1x M.2 (Key M, supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/2260/2280/22110)
M.2 Heatsinks
None
None
SATA Ports
6x SATA 3Gb/s ports 1x UltraDMA 133/100 IDE connector (supports up to 2 PATA devices)
6x SATA 6Gb/s ports
RAID Support
Not Supported
RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 for SATA storage devices
Networking & Connectivity
Ethernet LAN
Realtek 8111C Gigabit LAN controller (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Intel I219-V 1 GbE Gigabit LAN (10/100/1000 Mbps)
Wireless & Bluetooth
None
No onboard Wi-Fi / Bluetooth (1x M.2 Key E slot for optional Intel CNVi module)
Audio Codec
Realtek ALC1200 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
Realtek ALC892 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio with Audio Boost
Rear & Internal I/O
USB Ports (Rear)
6x USB 2.0/1.1
1x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C (10 Gbps) 1x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A (10 Gbps) 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A (5 Gbps) 2x USB 2.0
Display Outputs
None (Requires Discrete Graphics Card)
1x DisplayPort 1.2 1x DVI-D 1x VGA
Special Buttons
None
None
Internal Headers
3x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 6 USB ports) 1x IDE connector 6x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1x CPU Fan connector 1x Chassis Fan connector 1x Power Fan connector 1x Front Panel Audio connector 1x S/PDIF Out header 1x CD Audio in 1x 24-pin ATX Power connector 1x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1x System Panel connector
1x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C front panel connector 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1 headers (supports additional 4 USB ports) 2x USB 2.0 headers (supports additional 4 USB ports) 1x 4-pin CPU fan header 1x 4-pin Water Pump fan header 5x 4-pin System fan headers 1x Front panel audio header 1x TPM module header 1x Serial port header 1x Clear CMOS jumper
Warranty
Warranty Duration
3 Years Brand Warranty
3 Years Brand Warranty

Frequently Asked Questions Common Queries

Answers to top questions searched regarding this comparison.

Which one is better for gaming and multitasking: P5QL/EPU or MSI Z390-A PRO? ▼

Overall, the Asus P5QL/EPU takes the lead with an overall rating score of 7.5/10. It outshines the MSI Z390-A PRO in core metrics and value proposition. Choose P5QL/EPU if you want higher performance per Taka; choose MSI Z390-A PRO if you specifically prioritize its specific feature set or local availability.

What are the approximate street prices in Bangladesh? ▼

P5QL/EPU is currently retailing around ৳2,200 BDT while MSI Z390-A PRO is priced around ৳9,500 BDT across computer retail shops in Bangladesh.

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