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GIGABYTE B840M D2H (Rev. 1.1) vs GIGABYTE B860M D3W

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  • 74specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 49identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE B860M D3W has 2 more memory slots than the GIGABYTE B840M D2H (Rev. 1.1) (4 vs 2). The GIGABYTE B860M D3W has 1,466 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE B840M D2H (Rev. 1.1) (9066 MHz vs 7600 MHz). The GIGABYTE B860M D3W has 128 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE B840M D2H (Rev. 1.1) (256 GB vs 128 GB). Processor manufacturer: AMD on the GIGABYTE B840M D2H (Rev. 1.1), Intel on the GIGABYTE B860M D3W. Processor socket: Socket AM5 on the GIGABYTE B840M D2H (Rev. 1.1), LGA 1851 (Socket V1) on the GIGABYTE B860M D3W.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • B840M D2H (Rev. 1.1):AMD
    • B860M D3W:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • B840M D2H (Rev. 1.1):Socket AM5
    • B860M D3W:LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
  • Supported processor sockets
    • B840M D2H (Rev. 1.1):Socket AM5
    • B860M D3W:LGA 1851
  • Number of memory slots
    • B840M D2H (Rev. 1.1):2
    • B860M D3W:4
  • ECC сompatibility
    • B840M D2H (Rev. 1.1):Non-ECC
    • B860M D3W:ECC & Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • B840M D2H (Rev. 1.1):7600 MHz
    • B860M D3W:9066 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • B840M D2H (Rev. 1.1):128 GB
    • B860M D3W:256 GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • B840M D2H (Rev. 1.1):PCI Express 4.0, SATA III
    • B860M D3W:M.2, SATA III

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Comparison of B840M D2H (Rev. 1.1), B860M D3W
113 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 1), Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Supported processor socketsDiffersSocket AM5LGA 1851
Memory5 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
ECC сompatibilityDiffersNon-ECCECC & Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers7600,7200,7000,6800,6666,6600,6400,6200,6000,5600,5200,4800,4400 MHz5600,6400,9066,6600,6800,7000,7200,7400,7600,7800,7900,7950,8000,8200,8266,8400,8600,8800 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs7600 MHz9066 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB256 GB
Memory slot pin countKnown for one288Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersPCI Express 4.0, SATA IIIM.2, SATA III
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Graphicsidentical
DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.0
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers12
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of water pump connectorsDiffers12
Serial port headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
12V power 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
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1
Headphone outputsDiffers31
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-AUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8111H
Features5 differ
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD B840Intel B860
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC897
Product colourDiffersBlackDark brown
PC health monitoringDiffersVoltage, Temperature, Fan, Water coolingFan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePassive
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceATX
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 11 x64, Windows 10 x64Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers25802280
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers3.04.0
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Products per shipping (inner) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
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
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCR2032
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source265 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source265 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source54 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.6 kg
Weight & dimensionsidentical
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Screws includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bundled softwareDiffersNorton Internet SecurityNorton® Internet Security (OEM version)
Cables includedKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.35 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 year(s)

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