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ASUS PRIME B840M-R vs GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD

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  • 65specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 34identical
  • 63known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD has 2 more memory slots than the ASUS PRIME B840M-R (4 vs 2). The GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD has 1,400 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the ASUS PRIME B840M-R (9000 MHz vs 7600 MHz). The GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD has 128 GB more maximum internal memory than the ASUS PRIME B840M-R (256 GB vs 128 GB). Only the GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD has Wi-Fi. Supported storage drive interfaces: M.2, SATA III on the ASUS PRIME B840M-R, M.2, PCI Express 5.0, SATA III on the GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD.

  • Number of memory slots
    • PRIME B840M-R:2
    • X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD:4
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • PRIME B840M-R:7600 MHz
    • X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD:9000 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • PRIME B840M-R:128 GB
    • X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD:256 GB
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • PRIME B840M-R:6
    • X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD:8
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • PRIME B840M-R:1
    • X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD:2
  • Number of CPU fan connectors
    • PRIME B840M-R:1
    • X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD:2
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • PRIME B840M-R:2
    • X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD:6
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • PRIME B840M-R:2
    • X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD:0

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128 specifications
Processor1 differ
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 SeriesAMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket AM5
Memory3 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9000,8800,8600,8400,8000,7800,7600,7200,7000,6800,6600,6400,6200,6000,5600,5200,4800,4400 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs7600 MHz9000 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB256 GB
Maximum internal memory per slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 GB
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, SATA IIIM.2, PCI Express 5.0, SATA III
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers68
Graphicsidentical
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4096 x 2160 pixels
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDCP versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.3
DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.0
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Front panel connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of CPU fan connectorsDiffers12
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers26
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of noise detection headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of temperature sensor headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of water pump connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
RGB LED pin headerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of RGB LED pin headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers43
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers05
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB4 Gen 2x2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
WiFi-AP antenna jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-AUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8126
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersNot availableWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMediaTek MT7927
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.4
Features4 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD B840AMD X870E
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC1220-VB
Product colourDiffersMulticolourBlack
PC health monitoringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePassive
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceATX
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 11, Windows 10 x64Windows 11 x64
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers24
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers22802580
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.0
2nd M.2 largest key sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22110
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.0
3rd M.2 largest key sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22110
3rd M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
4th M.2 largest key sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22110
4th M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS1 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers256 Mbit512 Mbit
ACPI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.0
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7
Logistics dataidentical
Products per shipping (inner) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Batteryidentical
Battery weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 g
Lithium weight per batteryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.07 g
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 mAh
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCR2032
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers260 mm341 mm
Package depthDiffers270 mm306 mm
Package heightDiffers51.5 mm89 mm
Package weightDiffers924 g3.67 kg
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers236 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers229 mm244 mm
HeightDiffers36.5 mm35 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Antenna includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Screws includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton® Internet Security (OEM version)
Other features1 differ
WeightDiffers563 g3.17 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 year(s)

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