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GIGABYTE B850M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E vs GIGABYTE X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE

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  • 108specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 82identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of storage drives supported
    • B850M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E:6
    • X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE:8
  • RAID levels
    • B850M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E:0, 1, 10
    • X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE:0, 1, 5, 10
  • Maximum resolution
    • B850M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E:3840 x 2160 pixels
    • X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE:4096 x 2160 pixels
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • B850M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E:1
    • X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE:2
  • Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)
    • B850M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E:1
    • X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • B850M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E:5
    • X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE:4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
    • B850M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E:1
    • X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE:0
  • HDMI version
    • B850M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E:1.4
    • X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE:2.1

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Comparison of B850M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E, X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE
123 specifications
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketSocket AM5Socket AM5
Compatible processor seriesAMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 SeriesAMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series
Supported processor socketsSocket AM5Socket AM5
Memory1 differ
Supported memory typesDDR5-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slots44
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityNon-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers8200,8000,7950,7900,7800,7600,7400,7200,7000,6800,6600,6400,6200,6000,5800,5600,5200,4800,4400 MHz8200,8000,7800,7600,7200,7000,6800,6666,6600,6400,6200,6000,5600,5200,4800,4400 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)8200 MHz8200 MHz
Maximum internal memory256 GB256 GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Maximum internal memory per slot64 GB64 GB
Storage controllers3 differ
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 5.0, SATA IIIM.2, PCI Express 5.0, SATA III
Number of HDDs supported44
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers68
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportNot supportedNot supported
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers3840 x 2160 pixels4096 x 2160 pixels
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DirectX version12.012.0
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors00
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectors11
Number of SATA III connectors44
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
Front panel connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of CPU fan connectors22
Number of chassis fan connectors44
EPS power connector (8-pin)YesYes
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Differs12
12V power connectorYesYes
Number of water pump connectors22
TPM connectorYesYes
RGB LED pin headerYesYes
Number of RGB LED pin headers44
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers54
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
USB4 Gen 2x2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionDiffers1.42.1
DVI-D ports quantity00
DisplayPort version1.41.4
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S/PDIF out portYesYes
Digital audio optical out11
WiFi-AP antenna jack22
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network4 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8125Realtek RTL8125
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 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
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.35.4
Features4 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMDAMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD B850AMD X870E
Audio chipRealtek ALC1220-VBRealtek ALC1220-VB
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
PC health monitoringFan, Temperature, Voltage, Water coolingFan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling
Cooling typePassivePassive
Power source typeATXATX
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64Windows 11 x64
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots11
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots11
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers24
1st M.2 largest key size2511025110
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation5.05.0
2nd M.2 largest key size2211022110
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 source5.0
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
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory size256 Mbit256 Mbit
ACPI version5.05.0
Clear CMOS jumperYesYes
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) version2.72.7
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version2.72.7
Logistics dataidentical
Products per shipping (inner) case1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Batteryidentical
Battery weight3 g3 g
Lithium weight per battery0.07 g0.07 g
Number of battery cells11
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 mAh
Battery technologyLithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)Lithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)
Battery typeCR2032CR2032
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers270 mm345 mm
Package depthDiffers268 mm294 mm
Package heightDiffers68 mm80 mm
Package weightDiffers1.97 kg2.64 kg
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm305 mm
Depth244 mm244 mm
Height35 mm35 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Antenna includedYesYes
Batteries includedYesYes
Screws includedYesYes
Bundled softwareNorton® Internet Security (OEM version) LAN bandwidth management softwareNorton® Internet Security (OEM version) LAN bandwidth management software
Other features1 differ
mSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
WeightDiffers1.78 kg2.64 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty period3 year(s)3 year(s)

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