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GIGABYTE B650M AORUS ELITE vs GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4

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  • 86specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 58identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • B650M AORUS ELITE:AMD
    • Z790 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • B650M AORUS ELITE:Socket AM5
    • Z790 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4:LGA 1700
  • Supported processor sockets
    • B650M AORUS ELITE:Socket AM5
    • Z790 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4:LGA 1700
  • Supported memory types
    • B650M AORUS ELITE:DDR5-SDRAM
    • Z790 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4:DDR4-SDRAM
  • ECC сompatibility
    • B650M AORUS ELITE:Non-ECC
    • Z790 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4:ECC & Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • B650M AORUS ELITE:8000 MHz
    • Z790 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4:5333 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • B650M AORUS ELITE:256 GB
    • Z790 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4:128 GB
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • B650M AORUS ELITE:6
    • Z790 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4:8

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Comparison of B650M AORUS ELITE, Z790 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4
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 internal memory supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Memory5 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR5-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
ECC сompatibilityDiffersNon-ECCECC & Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers8000,7800,7600,7200,7000,6800,6666,6600,6400,6200,6000,5600,5200,4800,4400 MHz2133,2400,2666,2800,2933,3000,3200,3300,3333,3400,3466,3600,3666,3733,3800,3866,4000,4133,4266,4400,4500,4600,4700,4800,4933,5000,5133,5333 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs8000 MHz5333 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers256 GB128 GB
Maximum internal memory per slotKnown for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory module capacitiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 12GB, 16GB, 32GB
Storage controllers2 differ
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers68
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers4096 x 2160 pixels4096 x 2304 pixels
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Internal I/O2 differ
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 connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — 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
Thunderbolt headersDiffers12
Number of RGB LED pin headersKnown for one5Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown 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 quantityDiffers53
HDMI versionDiffers2.12.0
DisplayPort versionDiffers1.41.2
Headphone outputsDiffers12
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Network1 differ
LAN controllerKnown for oneRealtek RTL8125Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
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 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.3
Features2 differ
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD B650Intel Z790
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC897Unknown — not stated by the source
Cooling typeKnown for onePassiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeKnown for oneATXUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers24
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 one22110Unknown — not stated by the source
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
BIOSidentical
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 weightDiffers1.9 kg2.32 kg
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm305 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
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Other featuresidentical
WeightKnown for one1.66 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
mSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0

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