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GIGABYTE B550 X EAGLE WIFI6E vs GIGABYTE Z890 D PLUS

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  • 97specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 63identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE Z890 D PLUS has 6,266 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE B550 X EAGLE WIFI6E (9466 MHz vs 3200 MHz). The GIGABYTE Z890 D PLUS has 128 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE B550 X EAGLE WIFI6E (256 GB vs 128 GB). The GIGABYTE Z890 D PLUS 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 Z890 D PLUS.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • B550 X EAGLE WIFI6E:AMD
    • Z890 D PLUS:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • B550 X EAGLE WIFI6E:Socket AM4
    • Z890 D PLUS:LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
  • Supported processor sockets
    • B550 X EAGLE WIFI6E:Socket AM4
    • Z890 D PLUS:LGA 1851
  • Supported memory types
    • B550 X EAGLE WIFI6E:DDR4-SDRAM
    • Z890 D PLUS:DDR5-SDRAM
  • ECC сompatibility
    • B550 X EAGLE WIFI6E:ECC & Non-ECC
    • Z890 D PLUS:Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • B550 X EAGLE WIFI6E:3200 MHz
    • Z890 D PLUS:9466 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • B550 X EAGLE WIFI6E:128 GB
    • Z890 D PLUS:256 GB
  • Maximum internal memory per slot
    • B550 X EAGLE WIFI6E:32 GB
    • Z890 D PLUS:64 GB

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Comparison of B550 X EAGLE WIFI6E, Z890 D PLUS
120 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 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 сompatibilityDiffersECC & Non-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs3200 MHz9466 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB256 GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Maximum internal memory per slotDiffers32 GB64 GB
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for one2133,2400,2667,2933,3200 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers3 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 supportedDiffers68
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportNot supportedNot supported
Maximum resolutionDiffers4096 x 2160 pixels4096 x 2304 pixels
HDCPYesYes
HDCP version2.32.3
DirectX version12.012.0
Internal I/O1 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 connectors22
Number of chassis fan connectors44
EPS power connector (8-pin)YesYes
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Differs12
Number of water pump connectors22
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
RGB LED pin headerYesYes
Number of RGB LED pin headers44
12V power connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
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 quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DVI-D ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1
Headphone outputs11
Line-inYesYes
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDMI versionKnown for one2.1Unknown — not stated by the source
WiFi-AP antenna jackKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8125Realtek RTL8125
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
Features4 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD B550Intel Z890
Audio chipRealtek ALC897Realtek ALC897
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Product colourDiffersDark brownBlack
PC health monitoringDiffersCPU, Fan, Temperature, Voltage, Water coolingFan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling
Cooling typePassivePassive
Power source typeATXATX
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 11 x64, Windows 10 x64Windows 11 x64, Windows 10 x64
Expansion slots5 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsDiffers12
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers24
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers2211025110
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers4.05.0
2nd M.2 largest key size2211022110
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers3.04.0
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 x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory sizeDiffers128 Mbit256 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
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 data3 differ
Package widthDiffers345 mm335 mm
Package depthDiffers294 mm270 mm
Package height80 mm80 mm
Package weightDiffers2.46 kg1.7 kg
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width305 mm305 mm
Depth244 mm244 mm
Height35 mm35 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedYesYes
Screws includedYesYes
Bundled softwareNorton® Internet Security (OEM version)Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
Antenna includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
WeightDiffers2.04 kg1.47 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty period3 year(s)3 year(s)

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