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GIGABYTE B850M AORUS STEALTH vs GIGABYTE B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.1)

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  • 79specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 57identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE B850M AORUS STEALTH has 2 more memory slots than the GIGABYTE B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.1) (4 vs 2). The GIGABYTE B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.1) has 1,400 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE B850M AORUS STEALTH (9600 MHz vs 8200 MHz). The GIGABYTE B850M AORUS STEALTH has 128 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.1) (256 GB vs 128 GB). Only the GIGABYTE B850M AORUS STEALTH has Wi-Fi. Only the GIGABYTE B850M AORUS STEALTH has Bluetooth.

  • Number of memory slots
    • B850M AORUS STEALTH:4
    • B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.1):2
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • B850M AORUS STEALTH:8200 MHz
    • B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.1):9600 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • B850M AORUS STEALTH:256 GB
    • B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.1):128 GB
  • Number of HDDs supported
    • B850M AORUS STEALTH:2
    • B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.1):4
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • B850M AORUS STEALTH:5
    • B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.1):7
  • RAID levels
    • B850M AORUS STEALTH:0, 1, 10, 5
    • B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.1):0, 1, 10
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • B850M AORUS STEALTH:1
    • B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.1):2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors
    • B850M AORUS STEALTH:1
    • B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.1):0

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Comparison of B850M AORUS STEALTH, B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.1)
123 specifications
Processor1 differ
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 SeriesAMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series
Memory4 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers42
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers8200,8000,7800,7600,7200,7000,6800,6600,6400,6200,6000,5600,5200,4800,4400 MHz9200,8800,8600,8400,8200,8000,7800,7600,7200,7000,6800,6666,6600,6400,6200,6000,5600,5200,4800,4400 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs8200 MHz9600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers256 GB128 GB
Storage controllers3 differ
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneHDD & SSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs supportedDiffers24
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers57
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 10, 50, 1, 10
Graphicsidentical
DirectX versionKnown for one12.0Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDCP versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.3
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsDiffers10
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers24
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of water pump connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
TPM connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
WiFi-AP antenna jackKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network3 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 5 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneRealtek RTL8126Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneRealtek RTL8922AEUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC1220Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Grey
PC health monitoringDiffersFan, Temperature, Voltage, Water coolingVoltage, Temperature, Fan, Water cooling
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 x64, Windows 10 x64
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
BIOS1 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers512 Mbit256 Mbit
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Products per shipping (inner) caseKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery weightKnown for one3 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Lithium weight per batteryKnown for one0.07 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one220 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for oneCR2032Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one268 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one287 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one89 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one2.66 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one244 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one244 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one35 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Other featuresidentical
WeightKnown for one2.29 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one3 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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