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GIGABYTE B850M FORCE WIFI6E (Rev. 1.2) vs GIGABYTE Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7

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  • 105specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 68identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7 has 133 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE B850M FORCE WIFI6E (Rev. 1.2) (9733 MHz vs 9600 MHz). The GIGABYTE Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7 has 128 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE B850M FORCE WIFI6E (Rev. 1.2) (256 GB vs 128 GB). The GIGABYTE Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7 has 64 GB more maximum internal memory per slot than the GIGABYTE B850M FORCE WIFI6E (Rev. 1.2) (128 GB vs 64 GB). Processor manufacturer: AMD on the GIGABYTE B850M FORCE WIFI6E (Rev. 1.2), Intel on the GIGABYTE Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7. Processor socket: Socket AM5 on the GIGABYTE B850M FORCE WIFI6E (Rev. 1.2), LGA 1851 (Socket V1) on the GIGABYTE Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • B850M FORCE WIFI6E (Rev. 1.2):AMD
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • B850M FORCE WIFI6E (Rev. 1.2):Socket AM5
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
  • Supported processor sockets
    • B850M FORCE WIFI6E (Rev. 1.2):Socket AM5
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:LGA 1851
  • ECC сompatibility
    • B850M FORCE WIFI6E (Rev. 1.2):Non-ECC
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:ECC & Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • B850M FORCE WIFI6E (Rev. 1.2):9600 MHz
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:9733 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • B850M FORCE WIFI6E (Rev. 1.2):128 GB
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:256 GB
  • Maximum internal memory per slot
    • B850M FORCE WIFI6E (Rev. 1.2):64 GB
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:128 GB
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • B850M FORCE WIFI6E (Rev. 1.2):7
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:9

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Comparison of B850M FORCE WIFI6E (Rev. 1.2), Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7
122 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
Supported memory typesDDR5-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slots22
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityDiffersNon-ECCECC & Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs9600 MHz9733 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB256 GB
Maximum internal memory per slotDiffers64 GB128 GB
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for one9600,9200,8800,8600,8400,8200,8000,7800,7600,7200,7000,6800,6666,6600,6400,6200,6000,5600,5200,4800,4400 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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, NVMe, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 5.0, SATA III
Number of HDDs supported44
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers79
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 versionKnown for one12.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O4 differ
USB 2.0 connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsDiffers01
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
12V power connectorYesYes
Number of water pump connectors22
TPM connectorYesYes
RGB LED pin headerYesYes
Number of RGB LED pin headers44
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
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 jack22
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
Network6 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit Ethernet5 Gigabit Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8125Realtek RTL8126
Wi-FiYesYes
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 7 (802.11be)
WLAN controller modelDiffersMediaTek MT7902Realtek RTL8922AE
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.35.4
Features4 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factormicro ATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD B850Intel Z890 Express
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
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC897Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots3 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots11
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots11
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers35
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers22802580
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 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
5th M.2 largest key sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2280
5th M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory sizeDiffers256 Mbit512 Mbit
ACPI version5.05.0
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) version2.72.7
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version2.72.7
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 data1 differ
Package width270 mm270 mm
Package depth268 mm268 mm
Package height68 mm68 mm
Package weightDiffers1.4 kg1.47 kg
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width244 mm244 mm
Depth244 mm244 mm
Height35 mm35 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Antenna includedYesYes
Batteries includedYesYes
Screws includedYesYes
Bundled softwareNorton® Internet Security (OEM version)Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
Other features1 differ
WeightDiffers1.22 kg1.27 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty period3 year(s)3 year(s)

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