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GIGABYTE B550 X EAGLE WIFI6E vs GIGABYTE X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE (Rev. 1.3)

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  • 32differ
  • 50identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE (Rev. 1.3) has 5,000 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE B550 X EAGLE WIFI6E (8200 MHz vs 3200 MHz). The GIGABYTE X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE (Rev. 1.3) has 128 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE B550 X EAGLE WIFI6E (256 GB vs 128 GB). The GIGABYTE X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE (Rev. 1.3) has 32 GB more maximum internal memory per slot than the GIGABYTE B550 X EAGLE WIFI6E (64 GB vs 32 GB). Processor socket: Socket AM4 on the GIGABYTE B550 X EAGLE WIFI6E, Socket AM5 on the GIGABYTE X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE (Rev. 1.3). Supported processor sockets: Socket AM4 on the GIGABYTE B550 X EAGLE WIFI6E, Socket AM5 on the GIGABYTE X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE (Rev. 1.3).

  • Processor socket
    • B550 X EAGLE WIFI6E:Socket AM4
    • X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE (Rev. 1.3):Socket AM5
  • Supported processor sockets
    • B550 X EAGLE WIFI6E:Socket AM4
    • X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE (Rev. 1.3):Socket AM5
  • Supported memory types
    • B550 X EAGLE WIFI6E:DDR4-SDRAM
    • X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE (Rev. 1.3):DDR5-SDRAM
  • ECC сompatibility
    • B550 X EAGLE WIFI6E:ECC & Non-ECC
    • X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE (Rev. 1.3):Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • B550 X EAGLE WIFI6E:3200 MHz
    • X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE (Rev. 1.3):8200 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • B550 X EAGLE WIFI6E:128 GB
    • X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE (Rev. 1.3):256 GB
  • Maximum internal memory per slot
    • B550 X EAGLE WIFI6E:32 GB
    • X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE (Rev. 1.3):64 GB
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • B550 X EAGLE WIFI6E:6
    • X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE (Rev. 1.3):8

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Comparison of B550 X EAGLE WIFI6E, X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE (Rev. 1.3)
124 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM4Socket AM5
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 5000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 SeriesAMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series
Supported processor socketsDiffersSocket AM4Socket AM5
Memory6 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECC & Non-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2400,2667,2933,3200 MHz8200,8000,7800,7600,7200,7000,6800,6666,6600,6400,6200,6000,5600,5200,4800 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs3200 MHz8200 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB256 GB
Maximum internal memory per slotDiffers32 GB64 GB
Memory slot pin countKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source288
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, NVMe, PCI Express 3.0, PCI Express 4.0, SATAPCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 5.0, SATA III
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers68
Graphicsidentical
DirectX versionKnown for one12.0Unknown — not stated by the source
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Internal I/O1 differ
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Differs12
Number of water pump connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
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 quantityDiffers12
Headphone outputsDiffers12
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB4 Gen 2x2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A, USB Type-C
Network5 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit EthernetFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneRealtek RTL8125Unknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
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 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 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN controller modelDiffersMediaTek MT7902Realtek RTL8922AE
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.35.4
Features5 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD B550AMD X870E
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC897Realtek ALC1220
Product colourDiffersDark brownWhite
PC health monitoringDiffersCPU, Fan, 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 11 x64, Windows 10 x64Windows 11 x64
Expansion slots4 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) slotsDiffers24
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers2211025110
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers4.05.0
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers3.05.0
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x4 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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 source5.0
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
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 one345 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one294 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one80 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one2.46 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
HeightKnown for one35 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Screws includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareDiffersNorton® Internet Security (OEM version)Norton Internet Security
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Other featuresidentical
WeightKnown for one2.04 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one3 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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