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GIGABYTE B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2) vs GIGABYTE Z890 D PLUS

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  • 102specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 67identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE Z890 D PLUS has 2 more memory slots than the GIGABYTE B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2) (4 vs 2). The GIGABYTE B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2) has 134 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE Z890 D PLUS (9600 MHz vs 9466 MHz). The GIGABYTE Z890 D PLUS has 128 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2) (256 GB vs 128 GB). Processor manufacturer: AMD on the GIGABYTE B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2), Intel on the GIGABYTE Z890 D PLUS. Processor socket: Socket AM5 on the GIGABYTE B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2), LGA 1851 (Socket V1) on the GIGABYTE Z890 D PLUS.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2):AMD
    • Z890 D PLUS:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2):Socket AM5
    • Z890 D PLUS:LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
  • Supported processor sockets
    • B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2):Socket AM5
    • Z890 D PLUS:LGA 1851
  • Number of memory slots
    • B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2):2
    • Z890 D PLUS:4
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2):9600 MHz
    • Z890 D PLUS:9466 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2):128 GB
    • Z890 D PLUS:256 GB
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2):7
    • Z890 D PLUS:8
  • Maximum resolution
    • B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2):4096 x 2160 pixels
    • Z890 D PLUS:4096 x 2304 pixels

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Comparison of B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2), Z890 D PLUS
113 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
Memory3 differ
Supported memory typesDDR5-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityNon-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs9600 MHz9466 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB256 GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Maximum internal memory per slot64 GB64 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 typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 5.0, SATA IIIM.2, SATA III
Number of HDDs supported44
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers78
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportNot supportedNot supported
Maximum resolutionDiffers4096 x 2160 pixels4096 x 2304 pixels
HDCPYesYes
HDCP versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.3
DirectX version12.012.0
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 connectors22
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers24
EPS power connector (8-pin)YesYes
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Differs12
Number of water pump connectors22
Serial port headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
TPM connectorYesYes
Thunderbolt headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
RGB LED pin headerYesYes
Number of RGB LED pin headers44
12V power connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports6 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
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 quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DVI-D ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantity11
DisplayPort versionDiffers1.42.1
Headphone outputs11
Line-inYesYes
Microphone inYesYes
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one2.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8125Realtek RTL8125
Wi-FiNoNo
Features5 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD B850Intel Z890
Audio chipRealtek ALC897Realtek ALC897
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Product colourDiffersDark brownBlack
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, Windows 10 x64
Expansion slots5 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsDiffers12
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots11
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers34
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers228025110
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation5.05.0
2nd M.2 largest key sizeDiffers228022110
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generation4.04.0
3rd M.2 largest key sizeDiffers228022110
3rd M.2 highest PCI Express generation4.04.0
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
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) version2.72.7
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version2.72.7
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originChinaChina
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 mm335 mm
Package depthDiffers268 mm270 mm
Package heightDiffers68 mm80 mm
Package weightDiffers1.4 kg1.7 kg
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm305 mm
Depth244 mm244 mm
Height35 mm35 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedYesYes
Screws includedYesYes
Bundled softwareNorton® Internet Security (OEM version)Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
Other features1 differ
WeightDiffers1.18 kg1.47 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty period3 year(s)3 year(s)

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