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GIGABYTE B650 GAMING X vs GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS MASTER X

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  • 87specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 49identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • B650 GAMING X:AMD
    • Z790 AORUS MASTER X:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • B650 GAMING X:Socket AM5
    • Z790 AORUS MASTER X:LGA 1700
  • Supported processor sockets
    • B650 GAMING X:Socket AM5
    • Z790 AORUS MASTER X:LGA 1700
  • ECC сompatibility
    • B650 GAMING X:Non-ECC
    • Z790 AORUS MASTER X:ECC & Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • B650 GAMING X:8000 MHz
    • Z790 AORUS MASTER X:8266 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • B650 GAMING X:256 GB
    • Z790 AORUS MASTER X:192 GB
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • B650 GAMING X:7
    • Z790 AORUS MASTER X:9
  • RAID levels
    • B650 GAMING X:0, 1, 10
    • Z790 AORUS MASTER X:0, 1, 5, 10

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Comparison of B650 GAMING X, Z790 AORUS MASTER X
124 specifications
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM5LGA 1700
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 SeriesIntel® Celeron®, Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7, Intel® Core™ i9, Intel® Pentium® Gold
Supported processor socketsDiffersSocket AM5LGA 1700
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source192 GB
Memory4 differ
ECC сompatibilityDiffersNon-ECCECC & Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers8000,7800,7600,7200,7000,6800,6600,6400,6200,6000,5600,5200,4800,4400 MHz4000,4800,5200,5400,5600,5800,6000,6200,6400,6600,6800,7000,7200,7400,7600,7800,7900,7950,8000,8200,8266 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs8000 MHz8266 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers256 GB192 GB
Maximum internal memory per slotKnown for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers2 differ
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers79
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers4096 x 2160 pixels4096 x 2304 pixels
Discrete graphics supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of CPU fan connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers38
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of water pump connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial port headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of RGB LED pin headersKnown for one5Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Rear panel I/O ports7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers30
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers34
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers17
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI versionKnown for one2.1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionDiffers1.41.2
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C 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
WiFi-AP antenna jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A, USB Type-C
Network3 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit Ethernet10 Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8125Marvell AQtion AQC113C
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.3
Features7 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXExtended ATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD B650Intel Z790 Express
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC897Realtek ALC1220-VB
Product colourDiffersBrownBlack
PC health monitoringDiffersFan, Temperature, Voltage, Water coolingFan, Noise, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling
Cooling typeKnown for onePassiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeKnown for oneATXUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64Windows 11 x64
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers35
1st M.2 largest key sizeKnown for one25110Unknown — not stated by the source
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for one5.0Unknown — not stated by the source
2nd M.2 largest key sizeKnown for one25110Unknown — not stated by the source
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
3rd M.2 largest key sizeKnown for one25110Unknown — not stated by the source
3rd M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
BIOSidentical
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics data1 differ
Country of originDiffersChinaTaiwan
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers335 mm345 mm
Package depthDiffers270 mm294 mm
Package weightDiffers2.09 kg3.46 kg
Weight & dimensions1 differ
DepthDiffers244 mm260 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Screws includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareDiffersNorton Internet Security (OEM version) LAN bandwidth management softwareNorton® Internet Security (OEM version) LAN bandwidth management software
Antenna includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA

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