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GIGABYTE B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2) vs GIGABYTE Z690 UD AX (Rev. 1.2)

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  • 80specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 49identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE Z690 UD AX (Rev. 1.2) has 2 more memory slots than the GIGABYTE B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2) (4 vs 2). The GIGABYTE B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2) has 3,600 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE Z690 UD AX (Rev. 1.2) (9600 MHz vs 6000 MHz). The GIGABYTE Z690 UD AX (Rev. 1.2) has 128 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2) (256 GB vs 128 GB). Only the GIGABYTE Z690 UD AX (Rev. 1.2) has Wi-Fi. Processor manufacturer: AMD on the GIGABYTE B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2), Intel on the GIGABYTE Z690 UD AX (Rev. 1.2).

  • Processor manufacturer
    • B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2):AMD
    • Z690 UD AX (Rev. 1.2):Intel
  • Processor socket
    • B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2):Socket AM5
    • Z690 UD AX (Rev. 1.2):LGA 1700
  • Supported processor sockets
    • B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2):Socket AM5
    • Z690 UD AX (Rev. 1.2):LGA 1700
  • Number of memory slots
    • B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2):2
    • Z690 UD AX (Rev. 1.2):4
  • ECC сompatibility
    • B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2):Non-ECC
    • Z690 UD AX (Rev. 1.2):ECC & Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2):9600 MHz
    • Z690 UD AX (Rev. 1.2):6000 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2):128 GB
    • Z690 UD AX (Rev. 1.2):256 GB
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2):7
    • Z690 UD AX (Rev. 1.2):9

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Comparison of B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2), Z690 UD AX (Rev. 1.2)
124 specifications
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM5LGA 1700
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 SeriesIntel Core i3 14th Gen, Intel Core i5 14th Gen, Intel Core i7 14th Gen, Intel Core i9 14th Gen, Intel Core i3 13th Gen, Intel Core i5 13th Gen, Intel Core i7 13th Gen, Intel Core i9 13th Gen, Intel Core i3 12th Gen, Intel Core i5 12th Gen, Intel Core i7 12th Gen, Intel Core i9 12th Gen, Intel® Penti
Supported processor socketsDiffersSocket AM5LGA 1700
Memory5 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
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 MHz6000,5800,5600,5400,5200,4800,4000 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs9600 MHz6000 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB256 GB
Memory slot pin countKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source288
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 5.0, SATA IIIPCI Express 4.0, SATA III
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers79
Graphics1 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers4096 x 2160 pixels4096 x 2304 pixels
DirectX versionKnown for one12.0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.3
Internal I/O2 differ
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers46
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of water pump connectorsDiffers21
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial port headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Thunderbolt headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPort versionDiffers1.41.2
Headphone outputsDiffers13
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
WiFi-AP antenna jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A, USB Type-C
Network2 differ
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
Features6 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD B850Intel Z690
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC897Unknown — not stated by the source
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) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers228022110
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers5.04.0
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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 & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm305 mm
HeightKnown for one35 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Screws includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareDiffersNorton® Internet Security (OEM version)Norton Internet Security
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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