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GIGABYTE B850M FORCE WF6E V2 vs GIGABYTE X870 AORUS ELITE X3D ICE

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  • 101specifications compared
  • 40differ
  • 61identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of memory slots
    • B850M FORCE WF6E V2:2
    • X870 AORUS ELITE X3D ICE:4
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • B850M FORCE WF6E V2:9600 MHz
    • X870 AORUS ELITE X3D ICE:9000 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • B850M FORCE WF6E V2:128 GB
    • X870 AORUS ELITE X3D ICE:256 GB
  • Number of HDDs supported
    • B850M FORCE WF6E V2:4
    • X870 AORUS ELITE X3D ICE:2
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • B850M FORCE WF6E V2:7
    • X870 AORUS ELITE X3D ICE:6
  • Maximum resolution
    • B850M FORCE WF6E V2:4096 x 2160 pixels
    • X870 AORUS ELITE X3D ICE:4096 x 2304 pixels
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • B850M FORCE WF6E V2:4
    • X870 AORUS ELITE X3D ICE:2
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • B850M FORCE WF6E V2:2
    • X870 AORUS ELITE X3D ICE:6

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Comparison of B850M FORCE WF6E V2, X870 AORUS ELITE X3D ICE
123 specifications
Memory4 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers9600,9200,8800,8600,8400,8200,8000,7800,7600,7200,7000,6800,6666,6600,6400,6200,6000,5600,5200,4800,4400 MHz9000,8800,8600,8400,8200,8000,7800,7600,7200,7000,6800,6600,6400,6200,6000,5600,5200,4800 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs9600 MHz9000 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB256 GB
Storage controllers2 differ
Number of HDDs supportedDiffers42
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers76
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 2x2 connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers42
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers26
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Differs12
Number of noise detection headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of temperature sensor headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of water pump connectorsDiffers23
12V power connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
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 quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
USB4 Gen 2x2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network6 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8125Realtek RTL8126
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN controller modelDiffersMediaTek MT7902Qualcomm QCNCM865
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.35.4
Features6 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD B850AMD X870
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC897Realtek ALC1220-VB
Product colourDiffersDark brownWhite
PC health monitoringDiffersFan, Temperature, Voltage, Water coolingCPU, Fan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64Windows 11 x64
Expansion slots5 differ
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers34
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers228025110
2nd M.2 largest key sizeDiffers228022110
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers4.05.0
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
BIOS1 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers256 Mbit512 Mbit
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Products per shipping (inner) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Batteryidentical
Battery weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 g
Lithium weight per batteryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.07 g
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCR2032
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers270 mm335 mm
Package depthDiffers268 mm270 mm
Package heightDiffers68 mm80 mm
Package weightDiffers1.4 kg2.71 kg
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm305 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.42 kg

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