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GIGABYTE B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2) vs GIGABYTE B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2)

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  • 82specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 54identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2) has 2 more memory slots than the GIGABYTE B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2) (4 vs 2). The GIGABYTE B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2) has 534 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2) (9600 MHz vs 9066 MHz). The GIGABYTE B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2) has 128 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2) (256 GB vs 128 GB). Only the GIGABYTE B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2) has Wi-Fi. Processor manufacturer: AMD on the GIGABYTE B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2), Intel on the GIGABYTE B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2).

  • Processor manufacturer
    • B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2):AMD
    • B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2):Intel
  • Processor socket
    • B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2):Socket AM5
    • B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2):LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
  • Supported processor sockets
    • B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2):Socket AM5
    • B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2):LGA 1851
  • Number of memory slots
    • B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2):2
    • B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2):4
  • ECC сompatibility
    • B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2):Non-ECC
    • B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2):ECC & Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2):9600 MHz
    • B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2):9066 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2):128 GB
    • B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2):256 GB
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2):7
    • B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2):6

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Comparison of B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2), B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2)
116 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
Memory5 differ
Supported memory typesDDR5-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityDiffersNon-ECCECC & Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers4400,4800,5200,5600,6000,6200,6400,6600,6666,6800,7000,7200,7600,7800,8000,8200,8400,8600,8800,9200,9600 MHz9066,8800,8600,8266,8400,8200,8000,7950,7900,7800,7600,7400,7200,7000,6800,6600,6400,5600 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs9600 MHz9066 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB256 GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Maximum internal memory per slot64 GB64 GB
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 5.0, SATA IIIPCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 5.0, SATA III
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers76
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportNot supportedNot supported
Maximum resolution4096 x 2160 pixels4096 x 2160 pixels
HDCPYesYes
DirectX versionKnown for one12.0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.3
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors00
Number of SATA III connectors44
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
Front panel connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of CPU fan connectorsDiffers21
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
EPS power connector (8-pin)YesYes
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)11
12V power connectorYesYes
Number of water pump connectorsDiffers21
TPM connectorYesYes
RGB LED pin headerYesYes
Number of RGB LED pin headers44
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
PS/2 ports quantity11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version2.12.1
DVI-D ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers12
DisplayPort versionDiffers1.42.1
Headphone outputsDiffers13
Line-inYesYes
Microphone inYesYes
WiFi-AP antenna jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit EthernetFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneRealtek RTL8125Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, 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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.3
Features5 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factormicro ATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD B850Intel B860
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC897Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Product colourDiffersDark brownBlack
PC health monitoringDiffersFan, Temperature, Voltage, Water coolingVoltage, Temperature, Fan, Water cooling
Cooling typeKnown for onePassiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeKnown for oneATXUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64Windows 11 x64, Windows 10 x64
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsDiffers13
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots11
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers32
1st M.2 largest key size22802280
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation5.05.0
2nd M.2 largest key size22802280
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generation4.04.0
3rd M.2 largest key sizeKnown for one2280Unknown — not stated by the source
3rd M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
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 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 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
Package weightKnown for one1.4 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width244 mm244 mm
Depth244 mm244 mm
HeightKnown for one35 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Screws includedYesYes
Bundled softwareDiffersNorton® Internet Security (OEM version)Norton Internet Security
Antenna includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Other featuresidentical
WeightKnown for one1.18 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one3 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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