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ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20 vs GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X

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  • 87specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 46identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20 has 2 more memory slots than the GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X (4 vs 2). The GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X has 666 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20 (10266 MHz vs 9600 MHz). The GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X has 64 GB more maximum internal memory per slot than the ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20 (128 GB vs 64 GB). Processor manufacturer: AMD on the ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20, Intel on the GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X. Processor socket: Socket AM5 on the ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20, LGA 1851 (Socket V1) on the GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20:AMD
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20:Socket AM5
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X:LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
  • Supported processor sockets
    • ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20:Socket AM5
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X:LGA 1851
  • Number of memory slots
    • ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20:4
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X:2
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20:9600 MHz
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X:10266 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory per slot
    • ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20:64 GB
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X:128 GB
  • Number of HDDs supported
    • ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20:2
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X:4
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20:7
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X:9

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Comparison of ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20, Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X
123 specifications
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM5LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 SeriesIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Supported processor socketsDiffersSocket AM5LGA 1851
Memory3 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers42
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs9600 MHz10266 MHz
Maximum internal memory per slotDiffers64 GB128 GB
Storage controllers3 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, PCI Express 5.0, PCI Express 4.0, SATA IIIPCI Express 5.0, PCI Express 4.0, NVMe, M.2, SATA III
Number of HDDs supportedDiffers24
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers79
Graphics1 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers3840 x 2160 pixels4096 x 2304 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/O8 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsDiffers21
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers24
Front panel connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of CPU fan connectorsDiffers12
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers24
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Differs32
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of RGB LED pin headersDiffers54
Rear panel I/O ports6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers04
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers83
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers40
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
USB4 Gen 2x2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPort versionDiffers1.4a2.1
WiFi-AP antenna jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffers10 Gigabit Ethernet5 Gigabit Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8126
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN controller modelDiffersMediaTek MT7927Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200
Features4 differ
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD X870EIntel Z890 Express
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC4082Realtek ALC1220
PC health monitoringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling
Cooling typeDiffersliquidPassive
Expansion slots7 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slotsDiffers21
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers2211025110
2nd M.2 largest key sizeDiffers228022110
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers5.04.0
3rd M.2 largest key sizeDiffers228022110
4th M.2 largest key sizeDiffers228022110
5th M.2 largest key sizeDiffers228022110
BIOSidentical
ACPI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.0
Clear CMOS jumperKnown 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
BIOS flashback buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
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 dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source345 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source294 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.05 kg
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm244 mm
DepthDiffers277 mm305 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton® Internet Security (OEM version)
Cables includedKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.63 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 year(s)

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