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ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO vs GIGABYTE Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7

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  • 83specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 42identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7 has 133 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO (9733 MHz vs 9600 MHz). The GIGABYTE Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7 has 128 GB more maximum internal memory than the ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO (256 GB vs 128 GB). The GIGABYTE Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7 has 64 GB more maximum internal memory per slot than the ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO (128 GB vs 64 GB). Processor manufacturer: AMD on the ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO, Intel on the GIGABYTE Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7. Processor socket: Socket AM5 on the ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO, LGA 1851 (Socket V1) on the GIGABYTE Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO:AMD
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO:Socket AM5
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
  • Supported processor sockets
    • TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO:Socket AM5
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:LGA 1851
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO:9600 MHz
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:9733 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO:128 GB
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:256 GB
  • Maximum internal memory per slot
    • TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO:64 GB
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:128 GB
  • Number of HDDs supported
    • TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO:2
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:4
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO:4
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:9

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Comparison of TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO, Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7
122 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
Supported memory typesDDR5-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slots22
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityECC & Non-ECCECC & Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs9600 MHz9733 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB256 GB
Maximum internal memory per slotDiffers64 GB128 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers3 differ
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 5.0, SATA IIIM.2, NVMe, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 5.0, SATA III
Number of HDDs supportedDiffers24
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers49
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportNot supportedNot supported
Maximum resolutionDiffers7680 x 4320 pixels4096 x 2304 pixels
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDCP versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.3
Internal I/O7 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors11
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers24
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
Front panel connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of CPU fan connectorsDiffers12
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers24
EPS power connector (8-pin)YesYes
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Differs12
12V power connectorYesYes
Number of water pump connectorsDiffers12
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
RGB LED pin headerYesYes
Number of RGB LED pin headersDiffers24
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers14
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DVI-D ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantity11
DisplayPort versionDiffers1.42.1
Headphone outputs11
Line-inYesYes
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 jack22
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one2.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit Ethernet5 Gigabit Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8126
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)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 modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8922AE
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.4
Features3 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersmini ITXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD B850Intel Z890 Express
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Product colourBlackBlack
PC health monitoringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling
Cooling typePassivePassive
Power source typeATXATX
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 11Windows 11
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots11
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers25
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers22802580
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation5.05.0
2nd M.2 largest key size22802280
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generation4.04.0
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
5th M.2 largest key sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2280
5th M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory sizeDiffers256 Mbit512 Mbit
ACPI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.0
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
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 data4 differ
Package widthDiffers219 mm270 mm
Package depthDiffers277 mm268 mm
Package heightDiffers107 mm68 mm
Package weightDiffers1.32 kg1.47 kg
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers170 mm244 mm
DepthDiffers170 mm244 mm
HeightDiffers44 mm35 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Antenna includedYesYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Screws includedYesYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton® Internet Security (OEM version)
Cables includedKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
WeightDiffers720 g1.27 kg
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 year(s)

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