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GIGABYTE B550M X AORUS ELITE vs GIGABYTE Z890 EAGLE PLUS

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  • 81specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 45identical
  • 29known 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 X AORUS ELITE (9466 MHz vs 3200 MHz). The GIGABYTE Z890 EAGLE PLUS has 128 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE B550M X AORUS ELITE (256 GB vs 128 GB). The GIGABYTE Z890 EAGLE PLUS has 32 GB more maximum internal memory per slot than the GIGABYTE B550M X AORUS ELITE (64 GB vs 32 GB). Processor manufacturer: AMD on the GIGABYTE B550M X AORUS ELITE, Intel on the GIGABYTE Z890 EAGLE PLUS. Processor socket: Socket AM4 on the GIGABYTE B550M X AORUS ELITE, LGA 1851 (Socket V1) on the GIGABYTE Z890 EAGLE PLUS.

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

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Comparison of B550M X AORUS ELITE, Z890 EAGLE PLUS
110 specifications
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM4LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 5000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 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 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
Graphicsidentical
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3840 x 2160 pixels
Internal I/O3 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 CPU fan connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
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 ports5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers43
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 quantityDiffers02
USB4 Gen 2x2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
Features3 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD B550Intel Z890
PC health monitoringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 11 x64
Expansion slots6 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 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 x4 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOSidentical
BIOS memory sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 Mbit
ACPI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.0
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers270 mm345 mm
Package depthDiffers268 mm294 mm
Package heightDiffers68 mm80 mm
Package weightDiffers2.26 kg2.85 kg
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm305 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton® Internet Security (OEM version)
Other features1 differ
WeightDiffers1.04 kg2.44 kg

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