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GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X vs GIGABYTE Z890 EAGLE PLUS

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  • 98specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 53identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE Z890 EAGLE PLUS has 6,266 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X (9466 MHz vs 3200 MHz). The GIGABYTE Z890 EAGLE PLUS has 128 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X (256 GB vs 128 GB). The GIGABYTE Z890 EAGLE PLUS has 32 GB more maximum internal memory per slot than the GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X (64 GB vs 32 GB). Processor manufacturer: AMD on the GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X, Intel on the GIGABYTE Z890 EAGLE PLUS. Processor socket: Socket AM4 on the GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X, LGA 1851 (Socket V1) on the GIGABYTE Z890 EAGLE PLUS.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • B550M GAMING X:AMD
    • Z890 EAGLE PLUS:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • B550M GAMING X:Socket AM4
    • Z890 EAGLE PLUS:LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
  • Supported processor sockets
    • B550M GAMING X:Socket AM4
    • Z890 EAGLE PLUS:LGA 1851
  • Supported memory types
    • B550M GAMING X:DDR4-SDRAM
    • Z890 EAGLE PLUS:DDR5-SDRAM
  • ECC сompatibility
    • B550M GAMING X:ECC & Non-ECC
    • Z890 EAGLE PLUS:Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • B550M GAMING X:3200 MHz
    • Z890 EAGLE PLUS:9466 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • B550M GAMING X:128 GB
    • Z890 EAGLE PLUS:256 GB
  • Maximum internal memory per slot
    • B550M GAMING X:32 GB
    • Z890 EAGLE PLUS:64 GB

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Comparison of B550M GAMING X, Z890 EAGLE PLUS
119 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
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECC & Non-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for one3200,2933,2667,2400,2133 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs3200 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 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for one2.3Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O5 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsDiffers01
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers24
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Differs12
12V power connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial port headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers43
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI versionKnown for one2.1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionDiffers1.42.1
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
WiFi-AP antenna jackKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
USB4 Gen 2x2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network2 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek 8111HRealtek RTL8125
Features7 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD B550Intel Z890
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC1220Realtek ALC1220-VB
Product colourDiffersDark brownBlack
PC health monitoringDiffersCPU, Fan, Temperature, Voltage, Water coolingFan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 11 x64, Windows 10 x64Windows 11 x64
Expansion slots6 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsDiffers12
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers24
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers228025110
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers4.05.0
2nd M.2 largest key sizeDiffers228022110
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 Mbit512 Mbit
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers270 mm345 mm
Package depthDiffers268 mm294 mm
Package heightDiffers68 mm80 mm
Package weightDiffers2.49 kg2.85 kg
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm305 mm
Other features1 differ
WeightDiffers1.09 kg2.44 kg

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