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GIGABYTE B850M GAMING X WIFI6E vs GIGABYTE B860M AORUS ELITE WF6E ICE

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  • 103specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 80identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • B850M GAMING X WIFI6E:AMD
    • B860M AORUS ELITE WF6E ICE:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • B850M GAMING X WIFI6E:Socket AM5
    • B860M AORUS ELITE WF6E ICE:LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
  • Supported processor sockets
    • B850M GAMING X WIFI6E:Socket AM5
    • B860M AORUS ELITE WF6E ICE:LGA 1851
  • ECC сompatibility
    • B850M GAMING X WIFI6E:Non-ECC
    • B860M AORUS ELITE WF6E ICE:ECC & Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • B850M GAMING X WIFI6E:8200 MHz
    • B860M AORUS ELITE WF6E ICE:9200 MHz
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • B850M GAMING X WIFI6E:6
    • B860M AORUS ELITE WF6E ICE:7
  • RAID levels
    • B850M GAMING X WIFI6E:0, 1, 10
    • B860M AORUS ELITE WF6E ICE:0, 1, 5, 10
  • Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)
    • B850M GAMING X WIFI6E:1
    • B860M AORUS ELITE WF6E ICE:2

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Comparison of B850M GAMING X WIFI6E, B860M AORUS ELITE WF6E ICE
124 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 1), Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Supported processor socketsDiffersSocket AM5LGA 1851
Memory3 differ
Supported memory typesDDR5-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slots44
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityDiffersNon-ECCECC & Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers4400,4800,5200,5600,5800,6000,6400,6600,6800,7000,7200,7400,7600,7800,7900,7950,8000,8200 MHz5600,6400,9200 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs8200 MHz9200 MHz
Maximum internal memory256 GB256 GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Maximum internal memory per slot64 GB64 GB
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2, SATA IIIM.2, SATA III
Number of HDDs supported44
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers67
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportNot supportedNot supported
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolution4096 x 2160 pixels4096 x 2160 pixels
HDCPYesYes
DirectX version12.012.0
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors11
Number of SATA III connectors44
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
Front panel connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of CPU fan connectors22
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
EPS power connector (8-pin)YesYes
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Differs12
12V power connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of water pump connectors22
Serial port headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
TPM connectorYesYes
RGB LED pin headerYesYes
Number of RGB LED pin headers44
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
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 quantity00
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 quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version2.12.1
DVI-D ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantity11
DisplayPort version2.12.1
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
WiFi-AP antenna jack22
USB4 Gen 2x2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 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)
WLAN controller modelDiffersRealtek RTL8852CEIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8125
Features4 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factormicro ATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD B850Intel B860
Audio chipRealtek ALC897Realtek ALC897
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Product colourDiffersBrownWhite
PC health monitoringFan, Temperature, Voltage, Water coolingFan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling
Power source typeATXATX
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64Windows 11 x64
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePassive
Expansion slots3 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots11
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers23
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers251102280
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation5.05.0
2nd M.2 largest key sizeDiffers221102580
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generation4.04.0
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
3rd M.2 largest key sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25110
3rd 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 oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 one220 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
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 weightDiffers1.75 kg1.9 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) LAN bandwidth management softwareNorton Internet Security (OEM version) LAN bandwidth management software
Other features1 differ
mSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers1.54 kg1.7 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty period3 year(s)3 year(s)

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