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GIGABYTE B550M K WIFI6E vs GIGABYTE Z890 EAGLE PLUS

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  • 95specifications compared
  • 47differ
  • 48identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE Z890 EAGLE PLUS has 4,733 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE B550M K WIFI6E (9466 MHz vs 4733 MHz). The GIGABYTE Z890 EAGLE PLUS has 128 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE B550M K WIFI6E (256 GB vs 128 GB). The GIGABYTE Z890 EAGLE PLUS has 32 GB more maximum internal memory per slot than the GIGABYTE B550M K WIFI6E (64 GB vs 32 GB). Only the GIGABYTE B550M K WIFI6E has Wi-Fi. Processor manufacturer: AMD on the GIGABYTE B550M K WIFI6E, Intel on the GIGABYTE Z890 EAGLE PLUS.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • B550M K WIFI6E:AMD
    • Z890 EAGLE PLUS:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • B550M K WIFI6E:Socket AM4
    • Z890 EAGLE PLUS:LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
  • Supported processor sockets
    • B550M K WIFI6E:Socket AM4
    • Z890 EAGLE PLUS:LGA 1851
  • Supported memory types
    • B550M K WIFI6E:DDR4-SDRAM
    • Z890 EAGLE PLUS:DDR5-SDRAM
  • Memory channels
    • B550M K WIFI6E:Dodeca-channel
    • Z890 EAGLE PLUS:Dual-channel
  • ECC сompatibility
    • B550M K WIFI6E:ECC & Non-ECC
    • Z890 EAGLE PLUS:Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • B550M K WIFI6E:4733 MHz
    • Z890 EAGLE PLUS:9466 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • B550M K WIFI6E:128 GB
    • Z890 EAGLE PLUS:256 GB

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Comparison of B550M K WIFI6E, Z890 EAGLE PLUS
123 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
Memory6 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Memory channelsDiffersDodeca-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECC & Non-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for one4733,4600,4400,4266,4133,4000,3866,3733,3600,3466,3400,3200,2933,2667,2400,2133 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs4733 MHz9466 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 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 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsDiffers01
Number of CPU fan connectorsDiffers12
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers14
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Differs12
12V power connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of water pump connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Thunderbolt headersKnown 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
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
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
Network3 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8111HRealtek 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
Features7 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD B550Intel Z890
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC897Realtek ALC1220-VB
Product colourDiffersDark brownBlack
PC health monitoringDiffersFan, Temperature, VoltageFan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64Windows 11 x64
Expansion slots6 differ
PCI Express x1 (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 weightDiffers1.02 kg2.85 kg
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm305 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Antenna includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
WeightDiffers940 g2.44 kg

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