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GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 vs GIGABYTE B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2)

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  • 86specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 48identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2) has 4,333 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (9066 MHz vs 4733 MHz). The GIGABYTE B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2) has 128 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (256 GB vs 128 GB). The GIGABYTE B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2) has 32 GB more maximum internal memory per slot than the GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (64 GB vs 32 GB). Processor manufacturer: AMD on the GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7, Intel on the GIGABYTE B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2). Processor socket: Socket AM4 on the GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7, LGA 1851 (Socket V1) on the GIGABYTE B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2).

  • Processor manufacturer
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:AMD
    • B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2):Intel
  • Processor socket
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:Socket AM4
    • B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2):LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
  • Supported processor sockets
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:Socket AM4
    • B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2):LGA 1851
  • Supported memory types
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:DDR4-SDRAM
    • B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2):DDR5-SDRAM
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:4733 MHz
    • B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2):9066 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:128 GB
    • B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2):256 GB
  • Maximum internal memory per slot
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:32 GB
    • B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2):64 GB
  • RAID levels
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:0, 1, 10
    • B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2):0, 1, 5, 10

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Comparison of B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7, B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2)
119 specifications
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM4LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 5000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 SeriesIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Supported processor socketsDiffersSocket AM4LGA 1851
Memory5 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slots44
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityECC & Non-ECCECC & Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers4733,4600,4400,4266,4133,4000,3866,3733,3600,3466,3400,3200,2933,2667,2400,2133 MHz9066,8800,8600,8266,8400,8200,8000,7950,7900,7800,7600,7400,7200,7000,6800,6600,6400,5600 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs4733 MHz9066 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB256 GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Maximum internal memory per slotDiffers32 GB64 GB
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 3.0, SATA IIIPCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 5.0, SATA III
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of storage drives supported66
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportNot supportedNot supported
Maximum resolutionDiffers5120 x 2880 pixels4096 x 2160 pixels
HDCPYesYes
HDCP version2.32.3
DirectX versionKnown for one12.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors00
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 connectorsDiffers21
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
EPS power connector (8-pin)YesYes
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)11
12V power connectorYesYes
Number of water pump connectors11
RGB LED pin headerYesYes
Number of RGB LED pin headersDiffers54
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
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 quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version2.12.1
DVI-D ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers12
DisplayPort versionDiffers1.42.1
Headphone outputsDiffers13
Line-inYesYes
Microphone inYesYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
WiFi-AP antenna jack22
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A
Network5 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneRealtek RTL8125Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller modelDiffersRealtek RTL8922AEIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.45.3
Features5 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD B550Intel B860
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC897Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Product colourBlackBlack
PC health monitoringDiffersFan, LED, Temperature, Voltage, Water coolingVoltage, Temperature, Fan, Water cooling
Cooling typeKnown for onePassiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeKnown for oneATXUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 11Windows 11 x64, Windows 10 x64
Expansion slots5 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsDiffers13
Number of M.2 (M) slots22
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers221102280
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers4.05.0
2nd M.2 largest key sizeDiffers221102280
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers3.04.0
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory sizeDiffers128 Mbit256 Mbit
ACPI version5.05.0
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) version2.72.7
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version2.72.7
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per shipping (inner) caseKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery weightKnown for one3 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Lithium weight per batteryKnown for one0.07 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one220 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for oneCR2032Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one335 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one270 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one80 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one1.92 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width244 mm244 mm
DepthDiffers305 mm244 mm
HeightKnown for one35 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Antenna includedYesYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Screws includedYesYes
Bundled softwareDiffersNorton® Internet Security (OEM version)Norton Internet Security
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Other featuresidentical
WeightKnown for one1.68 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one3 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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