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GIGABYTE B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4) vs GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE X3D

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  • 93specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 58identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE X3D has 2 more memory slots than the GIGABYTE B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4) (4 vs 2). The GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE X3D has 1,800 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4) (8200 MHz vs 6400 MHz). The GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE X3D has 128 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4) (256 GB vs 128 GB). Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) on the GIGABYTE B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) on the GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE X3D. WLAN controller model: Realtek RTL8852CE on the GIGABYTE B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4), Realtek RTL8922AE on the GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE X3D.

  • Number of memory slots
    • B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4):2
    • B850 AORUS ELITE X3D:4
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4):6400 MHz
    • B850 AORUS ELITE X3D:8200 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4):128 GB
    • B850 AORUS ELITE X3D:256 GB
  • Number of HDDs supported
    • B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4):4
    • B850 AORUS ELITE X3D:2
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4):5
    • B850 AORUS ELITE X3D:6
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4):4
    • B850 AORUS ELITE X3D:2
  • Number of CPU fan connectors
    • B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4):1
    • B850 AORUS ELITE X3D:2
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4):2
    • B850 AORUS ELITE X3D:6

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Comparison of B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4), B850 AORUS ELITE X3D
122 specifications
Memory4 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers6400,6200,6000,5600,5200,4800,4400 MHz4800,5200,5600,5800,6000,6200,6400,6600,6800,7000,7200,7400,7600,7800,7900,7950,8000,8200 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs6400 MHz8200 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB256 GB
Storage controllers2 differ
Number of HDDs supportedDiffers42
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers56
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HDCP versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.3
Internal I/O5 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers42
Number of CPU fan connectorsDiffers12
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers26
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Differs12
12V power connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of noise detection headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of temperature sensor headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of water pump connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Number of RGB LED pin headersDiffers34
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers02
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network5 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit Ethernet5 Gigabit Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8126
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-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 modelDiffersRealtek RTL8852CERealtek RTL8922AE
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.35.4
Features5 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD B650AMD B850
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC897Realtek ALC1220
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
PC health monitoringDiffersFan, Temperature, VoltageFan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePassive
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10 x64, Windows 11Windows 11 x64
Expansion slots3 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers14
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers4.05.0
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers4.05.0
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 sizeDiffers256 Mbit512 Mbit
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Products per shipping (inner) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 g
Lithium weight per batteryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.07 g
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 mAh
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers270 mm335 mm
Package depthDiffers268 mm270 mm
Package heightDiffers68 mm80 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.15 kg
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers240 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers225 mm244 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersNorton® Internet Security (OEM version) LAN bandwidth management softwareNorton® Internet Security (OEM version)
Other featuresidentical
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.75 kg

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