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GIGABYTE B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2) vs GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X

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  • 102specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 60identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X has 666 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2) (10266 MHz vs 9600 MHz). The GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X has 128 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2) (256 GB vs 128 GB). The GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X has 64 GB more maximum internal memory per slot than the GIGABYTE B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2) (128 GB vs 64 GB). Only the GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X has Wi-Fi. Processor manufacturer: AMD on the GIGABYTE B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2), Intel on the GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2):AMD
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2):Socket AM5
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X:LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
  • Supported processor sockets
    • B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2):Socket AM5
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X:LGA 1851
  • ECC сompatibility
    • B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2):Non-ECC
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X:ECC & Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2):9600 MHz
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X:10266 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2):128 GB
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X:256 GB
  • Maximum internal memory per slot
    • B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2):64 GB
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X:128 GB
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2):7
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X:9

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Comparison of B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2), Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X
123 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
Memory4 differ
ECC сompatibilityDiffersNon-ECCECC & Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs9600 MHz10266 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB256 GB
Maximum internal memory per slotDiffers64 GB128 GB
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for one4400,4800,5200,5600,6000,6200,6400,6600,6666,6800,7000,7200,7600,7800,8000,8200,8400,8600,8800,9200,9600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 5.0, SATA IIIPCI Express 5.0, PCI Express 4.0, NVMe, M.2, SATA III
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers79
Graphics1 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers4096 x 2160 pixels4096 x 2304 pixels
HDCP versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.3
Internal I/O4 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsDiffers01
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers24
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Differs12
Rear panel I/O ports6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
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 quantityDiffers12
USB4 Gen 2x2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPort versionDiffers1.42.1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
WiFi-AP antenna jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one2.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit Ethernet5 Gigabit Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8125Realtek RTL8126
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
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 7 (802.11be)
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Wi-Fi 7 BE200
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.4
Features6 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD B850Intel Z890 Express
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC897Realtek ALC1220
Product colourDiffersDark brownBlack
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64Windows 11
Expansion slots5 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsDiffers12
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers35
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers228025110
2nd M.2 largest key sizeDiffers228022110
3rd M.2 largest key sizeDiffers228022110
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
5th M.2 largest key sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22110
5th M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
BIOS1 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers256 Mbit512 Mbit
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 mAh
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers270 mm345 mm
Package depthDiffers268 mm294 mm
Package heightDiffers68 mm80 mm
Package weightDiffers1.4 kg3.05 kg
Weight & dimensions1 differ
DepthDiffers244 mm305 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Antenna includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other features1 differ
WeightDiffers1.18 kg2.63 kg

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