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GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 vs GIGABYTE Z890 D PLUS

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  • 99specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 60identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE Z890 D PLUS has 4,733 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (9466 MHz vs 4733 MHz). The GIGABYTE Z890 D PLUS has 128 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (256 GB vs 128 GB). The GIGABYTE Z890 D PLUS has 32 GB more maximum internal memory per slot than the GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (64 GB vs 32 GB). Only the GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 has Wi-Fi. Processor manufacturer: AMD on the GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7, Intel on the GIGABYTE Z890 D PLUS.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:AMD
    • Z890 D PLUS:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:Socket AM4
    • Z890 D PLUS:LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
  • Supported processor sockets
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:Socket AM4
    • Z890 D PLUS:LGA 1851
  • Supported memory types
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:DDR4-SDRAM
    • Z890 D PLUS:DDR5-SDRAM
  • ECC сompatibility
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:ECC & Non-ECC
    • Z890 D PLUS:Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:4733 MHz
    • Z890 D PLUS:9466 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:128 GB
    • Z890 D PLUS:256 GB
  • Maximum internal memory per slot
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:32 GB
    • Z890 D PLUS:64 GB

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Comparison of B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7, Z890 D PLUS
123 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
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECC & Non-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for one4733,4600,4400,4266,4133,4000,3866,3733,3600,3466,3400,3200,2933,2667,2400,2133 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs4733 MHz9466 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB256 GB
Maximum internal memory per slotDiffers32 GB64 GB
Storage controllers3 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 3.0, SATA IIIM.2, SATA III
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers68
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers5120 x 2880 pixels4096 x 2304 pixels
Internal I/O4 differ
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers34
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Differs12
12V power connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of water pump connectorsDiffers12
Number of RGB LED pin headersDiffers54
Serial port headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Thunderbolt headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Rear panel I/O ports6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers34
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
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI versionKnown for one2.1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionDiffers1.42.1
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 jackKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneRealtek RTL8922AEUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Features4 differ
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD B550Intel Z890
PC health monitoringDiffersFan, LED, Temperature, Voltage, Water coolingFan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling
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) slotsDiffers12
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers24
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers2211025110
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers4.05.0
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers3.04.0
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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
BIOS1 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers128 Mbit256 Mbit
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers1.92 kg1.7 kg
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers305 mm244 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Antenna includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
WeightDiffers1.68 kg1.47 kg

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