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GIGABYTE B550M K WIFI6E vs GIGABYTE X870E EAGLE WIFI7

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  • 105specifications compared
  • 46differ
  • 59identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE X870E EAGLE WIFI7 has 3,467 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE B550M K WIFI6E (8200 MHz vs 4733 MHz). The GIGABYTE X870E EAGLE WIFI7 has 128 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE B550M K WIFI6E (256 GB vs 128 GB). The GIGABYTE X870E EAGLE WIFI7 has 32 GB more maximum internal memory per slot than the GIGABYTE B550M K WIFI6E (64 GB vs 32 GB). Processor socket: Socket AM4 on the GIGABYTE B550M K WIFI6E, Socket AM5 on the GIGABYTE X870E EAGLE WIFI7. Supported processor sockets: Socket AM4 on the GIGABYTE B550M K WIFI6E, Socket AM5 on the GIGABYTE X870E EAGLE WIFI7.

  • Processor socket
    • B550M K WIFI6E:Socket AM4
    • X870E EAGLE WIFI7:Socket AM5
  • Supported processor sockets
    • B550M K WIFI6E:Socket AM4
    • X870E EAGLE WIFI7:Socket AM5
  • Supported memory types
    • B550M K WIFI6E:DDR4-SDRAM
    • X870E EAGLE WIFI7:DDR5-SDRAM
  • Memory channels
    • B550M K WIFI6E:Dodeca-channel
    • X870E EAGLE WIFI7:Dual-channel
  • ECC сompatibility
    • B550M K WIFI6E:ECC & Non-ECC
    • X870E EAGLE WIFI7:Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • B550M K WIFI6E:4733 MHz
    • X870E EAGLE WIFI7:8200 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • B550M K WIFI6E:128 GB
    • X870E EAGLE WIFI7:256 GB
  • Maximum internal memory per slot
    • B550M K WIFI6E:32 GB
    • X870E EAGLE WIFI7:64 GB

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Comparison of B550M K WIFI6E, X870E EAGLE WIFI7
124 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM4Socket AM5
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 3000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 Series, AMD Ryzen 5000 SeriesAMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series
Supported processor socketsDiffersSocket AM4Socket AM5
Memory7 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Memory channelsDiffersDodeca-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECC & Non-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers4733,4600,4400,4266,4133,4000,3866,3733,3600,3466,3400,3200,2933,2667,2400,2133 MHz4400,4800,5200,5600,6000,6200,6400,6600,6666,6800,7000,7200,7600,7800,8000,8200 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs4733 MHz8200 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB256 GB
Maximum internal memory per slotDiffers32 GB64 GB
Storage controllers4 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, SATAM.2, SATA III
Number of HDDs supportedDiffers24
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers68
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers5120 x 2880 pixels4096 x 2304 pixels
Internal I/O5 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers13
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of CPU fan connectorsDiffers12
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers14
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Differs12
Number of water pump connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
RGB LED pin headerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of RGB LED pin headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
12V power connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
USB4 Gen 2x2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network6 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8111HRealtek RTL8126
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
Features6 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD B550AMD X870E
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC897Realtek ALC1220-VB
Product colourDiffersDark brownBlack
PC health monitoringDiffersFan, Temperature, VoltageCPU, Fan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64Windows 11 x64
Expansion slots5 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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 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
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 x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS1 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers128 Mbit256 Mbit
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers270 mm335 mm
Package depthDiffers268 mm270 mm
Package heightDiffers68 mm80 mm
Package weightDiffers1.02 kg2.13 kg
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm305 mm
Other features1 differ
WeightDiffers940 g1.9 kg

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