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GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X WIFI6 (Rev. 1.2) vs GIGABYTE Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7

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  • 99specifications compared
  • 44differ
  • 55identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X WIFI6 (Rev. 1.2) has 2 more memory slots than the GIGABYTE Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7 (4 vs 2). The GIGABYTE Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7 has 6,533 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X WIFI6 (Rev. 1.2) (9733 MHz vs 3200 MHz). The GIGABYTE Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7 has 128 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X WIFI6 (Rev. 1.2) (256 GB vs 128 GB). Processor manufacturer: AMD on the GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X WIFI6 (Rev. 1.2), Intel on the GIGABYTE Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7. Processor socket: Socket AM4 on the GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X WIFI6 (Rev. 1.2), LGA 1851 (Socket V1) on the GIGABYTE Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • B550M GAMING X WIFI6 (Rev. 1.2):AMD
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • B550M GAMING X WIFI6 (Rev. 1.2):Socket AM4
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
  • Supported processor sockets
    • B550M GAMING X WIFI6 (Rev. 1.2):Socket AM4
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:LGA 1851
  • Supported memory types
    • B550M GAMING X WIFI6 (Rev. 1.2):DDR4-SDRAM
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:DDR5-SDRAM
  • Number of memory slots
    • B550M GAMING X WIFI6 (Rev. 1.2):4
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:2
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • B550M GAMING X WIFI6 (Rev. 1.2):3200 MHz
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:9733 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • B550M GAMING X WIFI6 (Rev. 1.2):128 GB
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:256 GB
  • Maximum internal memory per slot
    • B550M GAMING X WIFI6 (Rev. 1.2):32 GB
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:128 GB

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Comparison of B550M GAMING X WIFI6 (Rev. 1.2), Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7
129 specifications
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM4LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 3000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 Series, AMD Ryzen 5000 SeriesIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Supported processor socketsDiffersSocket AM4LGA 1851
Memory5 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers42
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityECC & Non-ECCECC & Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for one2133,2400,2667,2933,3200 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs3200 MHz9733 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB256 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory per slotDiffers32 GB128 GB
Storage controllers3 differ
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, PCI Express 3.0, PCI Express 4.0, SATA IIIM.2, NVMe, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 5.0, SATA III
Number of HDDs supported44
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers69
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportNot supportedNot supported
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers5120 x 2880 pixels4096 x 2304 pixels
HDCPYesYes
DirectX versionKnown for one12.0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.3
Internal I/O7 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 SATA III connectors44
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
Front panel connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of CPU fan connectorsDiffers12
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers24
EPS power connector (8-pin)YesYes
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Differs12
Serial port headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
TPM connectorYesYes
RGB LED pin headerYesYes
Number of RGB LED pin headersDiffers54
12V power connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of water pump connectorsKnown 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 quantity44
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI versionKnown for one2.1Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI-D ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantity11
DisplayPort versionDiffers1.42.1
Headphone outputs11
Line-inYesYes
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
WiFi-AP antenna jack22
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network6 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit Ethernet5 Gigabit Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8111HRealtek RTL8126
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 6 (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)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN controller modelDiffersRealtek RTL8851BERealtek RTL8922AE
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.35.4
Features5 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factormicro ATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD B550Intel Z890 Express
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC1220-VBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Product colourDiffersDark brownBlack
PC health monitoringDiffersFan, Temperature, VoltageFan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling
Cooling typePassivePassive
Power source typeATXATX
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64Windows 11
Expansion slots4 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) slots11
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers25
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers22802580
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers4.05.0
2nd M.2 largest key size22802280
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
5th M.2 largest key sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2280
5th M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory sizeDiffers128 Mbit512 Mbit
ACPI version5.05.0
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) version2.72.7
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version2.72.7
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Products per shipping (inner) case1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Batteryidentical
Battery weight3 g3 g
Lithium weight per battery0.07 g0.07 g
Number of battery cells11
Battery technologyLithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)Lithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)
Battery typeCR2032CR2032
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 mAh
Packaging data1 differ
Package width270 mm270 mm
Package depth268 mm268 mm
Package height68 mm68 mm
Package weightDiffers1.24 kg1.47 kg
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width244 mm244 mm
Depth244 mm244 mm
Height35 mm35 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Antenna includedYesYes
Batteries includedYesYes
Screws includedYesYes
Bundled softwareDiffersNorton® Internet Security (OEM version) LAN bandwidth management softwareNorton® Internet Security (OEM version)
Other features1 differ
mSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers1.14 kg1.27 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty period3 year(s)3 year(s)

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