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GIGABYTE B450M D3HP vs GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD

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  • 41differ
  • 54identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD has 6,333 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE B450M D3HP (9000 MHz vs 2667 MHz). The GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD has 128 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE B450M D3HP (256 GB vs 128 GB). The GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD has 32 GB more maximum internal memory per slot than the GIGABYTE B450M D3HP (64 GB vs 32 GB). Only the GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD has Wi-Fi. Processor socket: Socket AM4 on the GIGABYTE B450M D3HP, Socket AM5 on the GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD.

  • Processor socket
    • B450M D3HP:Socket AM4
    • X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD:Socket AM5
  • Supported processor sockets
    • B450M D3HP:Socket AM4
    • X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD:Socket AM5
  • Supported memory types
    • B450M D3HP:DDR4-SDRAM
    • X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD:DDR5-SDRAM
  • ECC сompatibility
    • B450M D3HP:ECC & Non-ECC
    • X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD:Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • B450M D3HP:2667 MHz
    • X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD:9000 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • B450M D3HP:128 GB
    • X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD:256 GB
  • Maximum internal memory per slot
    • B450M D3HP:32 GB
    • X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD:64 GB
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • B450M D3HP:6
    • X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD:8

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Comparison of B450M D3HP, X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD
127 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM4Socket AM5
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 3000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 Series, AMD Ryzen 5000 SeriesAMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series
Supported processor socketsDiffersSocket AM4Socket AM5
Memory6 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slots44
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECC & Non-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2400,2667 MHz9000,8800,8600,8400,8000,7800,7600,7200,7000,6800,6600,6400,6200,6000,5600,5200,4800,4400 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs2667 MHz9000 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB256 GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Maximum internal memory per slotDiffers32 GB64 GB
Storage controllers3 differ
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, NVMe, PCI Express 2.0, PCI Express 3.0, SATA IIIM.2, PCI Express 5.0, SATA III
Number of HDDs supported44
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers68
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportNot supportedNot supported
Maximum resolutionDiffers4096 x 2304 pixels4096 x 2160 pixels
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDCP versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.3
DirectX version12.012.0
Internal I/O4 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors00
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of SATA III connectors44
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 connectorsDiffers26
EPS power connector (8-pin)YesYes
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Differs12
12V power connectorYesYes
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
TPM connectorYesYes
RGB LED pin headerYesYes
Number of RGB LED pin headers44
Serial port headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers30
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers43
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 quantityDiffers05
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
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
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
HDMI versionDiffers2.0b2.1
DVI-D ports quantity00
DisplayPort versionDiffers1.21.4
Headphone outputs11
Microphone 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
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8111HRealtek RTL8126
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-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
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMDAMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD B450AMD X870E
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC1220-VB
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Product colourDiffersDark brownBlack
PC health monitoringFan, Temperature, Voltage, Water coolingFan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling
Cooling typePassivePassive
Power source typeATXATX
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 11Windows 11 x64
Expansion slots3 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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 size25802580
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers3.05.0
2nd M.2 largest key sizeDiffers228022110
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 2.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory sizeDiffers128 Mbit512 Mbit
ACPI version5.05.0
Clear CMOS jumperYesYes
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) version2.72.7
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version2.72.7
Logistics dataidentical
Products per shipping (inner) case1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery weight3 g3 g
Lithium weight per battery0.07 g0.07 g
Number of battery cells11
Battery capacity220 mAh220 mAh
Battery technologyLithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)Lithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)
Battery typeCR2032CR2032
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers270 mm341 mm
Package depthDiffers268 mm306 mm
Package heightDiffers68 mm89 mm
Package weightDiffers962 g3.67 kg
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm305 mm
Depth244 mm244 mm
Height35 mm35 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Antenna includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteries includedYesYes
Screws includedYesYes
Bundled softwareNorton® Internet Security (OEM version)Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
Other features1 differ
WeightDiffers870 g3.17 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 year(s)

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