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GIGABYTE B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4) vs MSI Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI6E

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  • 57specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 28identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI6E has 2 more memory slots than the GIGABYTE B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4) (4 vs 2). The MSI Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI6E has 2,800 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4) (9200 MHz vs 6400 MHz). The MSI Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI6E has 128 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4) (256 GB vs 128 GB). Processor manufacturer: AMD on the GIGABYTE B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4), Intel on the MSI Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI6E. Processor socket: Socket AM5 on the GIGABYTE B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4), LGA 1851 (Socket V1) on the MSI Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI6E.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4):AMD
    • Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI6E:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4):Socket AM5
    • Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI6E:LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
  • Supported processor sockets
    • B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4):Socket AM5
    • Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI6E:LGA 1851
  • Number of memory slots
    • B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4):2
    • Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI6E:4
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4):6400 MHz
    • Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI6E:9200 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4):128 GB
    • Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI6E:256 GB
  • Number of HDDs supported
    • B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4):4
    • Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI6E:8
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4):5
    • Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI6E:8

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109 specifications
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM5LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 SeriesIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Supported processor socketsDiffersSocket AM5LGA 1851
Memory4 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers6400,6200,6000,5600,5200,4800,4400 MHz6400,9200 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs6400 MHz9200 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB256 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory per slotKnown for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers3 differ
Number of HDDs supportedDiffers48
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers58
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one4096 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DirectX versionKnown for one12.0Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers14
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsDiffers01
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front panel connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU fan connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of CPU fan connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
TPM connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
RGB LED pin headerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of RGB LED pin headersKnown for one3Unknown — 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 ports3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
WiFi-AP antenna jackKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network2 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit Ethernet5 Gigabit Ethernet
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)
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneRealtek RTL8852CEUnknown — not stated by the source
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKiller E5000
Features4 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD B650Intel Z890
PC health monitoringKnown for oneFan, Temperature, VoltageUnknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeKnown for oneATXUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10 x64, Windows 11Windows 11
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Expansion slots2 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) slotsDiffers14
1st M.2 largest key sizeKnown for one2580Unknown — not stated by the source
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for one4.0Unknown — 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 x1 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x4 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
BIOS2 differ
ACPI versionDiffers5.06.5
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) versionKnown for one2.7Unknown — not stated by the source
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) versionDiffers2.73.7
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one270 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one268 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one68 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for oneCR2032Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers240 mm243.8 mm
DepthDiffers225 mm304.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Antenna includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Screws includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneNorton® Internet Security (OEM version) LAN bandwidth management softwareUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one3 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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