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GIGABYTE B550 X EAGLE WIFI6E vs GIGABYTE B860M D3W

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  • 96specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 61identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE B860M D3W has 5,866 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE B550 X EAGLE WIFI6E (9066 MHz vs 3200 MHz). The GIGABYTE B860M D3W has 128 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE B550 X EAGLE WIFI6E (256 GB vs 128 GB). The GIGABYTE B860M D3W has 32 GB more maximum internal memory per slot than the GIGABYTE B550 X EAGLE WIFI6E (64 GB vs 32 GB). Only the GIGABYTE B550 X EAGLE WIFI6E has Wi-Fi. Processor manufacturer: AMD on the GIGABYTE B550 X EAGLE WIFI6E, Intel on the GIGABYTE B860M D3W.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • B550 X EAGLE WIFI6E:AMD
    • B860M D3W:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • B550 X EAGLE WIFI6E:Socket AM4
    • B860M D3W:LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
  • Supported processor sockets
    • B550 X EAGLE WIFI6E:Socket AM4
    • B860M D3W:LGA 1851
  • Supported memory types
    • B550 X EAGLE WIFI6E:DDR4-SDRAM
    • B860M D3W:DDR5-SDRAM
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • B550 X EAGLE WIFI6E:3200 MHz
    • B860M D3W:9066 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • B550 X EAGLE WIFI6E:128 GB
    • B860M D3W:256 GB
  • Maximum internal memory per slot
    • B550 X EAGLE WIFI6E:32 GB
    • B860M D3W:64 GB
  • RAID levels
    • B550 X EAGLE WIFI6E:0, 1, 10
    • B860M D3W:0, 1, 5, 10

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Comparison of B550 X EAGLE WIFI6E, B860M D3W
116 specifications
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM4LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 5000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 SeriesIntel® Core™ Ultra (Series 1), Intel 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 speedsDiffers2133,2400,2667,2933,3200 MHz5600,6400,9066,6600,6800,7000,7200,7400,7600,7800,7900,7950,8000,8200,8266,8400,8600,8800 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs3200 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, NVMe, PCI Express 3.0, PCI Express 4.0, SATAM.2, SATA III
Number of HDDs supported44
Number of storage drives supported66
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportNot supportedNot supported
Maximum resolution4096 x 2160 pixels4096 x 2160 pixels
HDCPYesYes
HDCP version2.32.3
DirectX version12.012.0
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers21
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 connectors22
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers42
EPS power connector (8-pin)YesYes
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)11
12V power connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of water pump connectors22
RGB LED pin headerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of RGB LED pin headersKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial port headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
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
Headphone outputs11
Line-inYesYes
WiFi-AP antenna jackKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network3 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8125Realtek RTL8111H
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)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 6E (802.11ax)Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneMediaTek MT7902Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.3Unknown — not stated by the source
Features5 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD B550Intel B860
Audio chipRealtek ALC897Realtek ALC897
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Product colourDark brownDark brown
PC health monitoringDiffersCPU, Fan, Temperature, Voltage, Water coolingFan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling
Cooling typePassivePassive
Power source typeATXATX
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 11 x64, Windows 10 x64Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64
Expansion slots3 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of M.2 (M) slots22
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers221102280
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation4.04.0
2nd M.2 largest key sizeDiffers221102280
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers3.04.0
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
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
Clear CMOS jumperYesYes
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) version2.72.7
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version2.72.7
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originChinaChina
Products per shipping (inner) case1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
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 widthDiffers345 mm265 mm
Package depthDiffers294 mm265 mm
Package heightDiffers80 mm54 mm
Package weightDiffers2.46 kg1.6 kg
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm244 mm
Depth244 mm244 mm
Height35 mm35 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Antenna includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedYesYes
Screws includedYesYes
Bundled softwareNorton® Internet Security (OEM version)Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
Other features1 differ
WeightDiffers2.04 kg1.35 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty period3 year(s)3 year(s)

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