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GIGABYTE B860 GAMING X WIFI6E vs GIGABYTE B860M AORUS ELITE WF6E ICE

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  • 111specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 93identical
  • 4known for one product only

Key differences

  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • B860 GAMING X WIFI6E:5600,6400,9066 MHz
    • B860M AORUS ELITE WF6E ICE:5600,6400,9200 MHz
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • B860 GAMING X WIFI6E:9066 MHz
    • B860M AORUS ELITE WF6E ICE:9200 MHz
  • Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)
    • B860 GAMING X WIFI6E:1
    • B860M AORUS ELITE WF6E ICE:2
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • B860 GAMING X WIFI6E:5
    • B860M AORUS ELITE WF6E ICE:4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • B860 GAMING X WIFI6E:2
    • B860M AORUS ELITE WF6E ICE:4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • B860 GAMING X WIFI6E:1
    • B860M AORUS ELITE WF6E ICE:2
  • Motherboard form factor
    • B860 GAMING X WIFI6E:ATX
    • B860M AORUS ELITE WF6E ICE:micro ATX
  • Product colour
    • B860 GAMING X WIFI6E:Dark brown
    • B860M AORUS ELITE WF6E ICE:White

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Comparison of B860 GAMING X WIFI6E, B860M AORUS ELITE WF6E ICE
115 specifications
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor socketLGA 1851 (Socket V1)LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
Compatible processor seriesIntel® Core™ Ultra (Series 1), Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 1), Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Supported processor socketsLGA 1851LGA 1851
Memory2 differ
Supported memory typesDDR5-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slots44
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityECC & Non-ECCECC & Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers5600,6400,9066 MHz5600,6400,9200 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs9066 MHz9200 MHz
Maximum internal memory256 GB256 GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Maximum internal memory per slot64 GB64 GB
Storage controllersidentical
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2, SATA IIIM.2, SATA III
Number of HDDs supported44
Number of storage drives supported77
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportNot supportedNot supported
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
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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
Number of chassis fan connectors44
EPS power connector (8-pin)YesYes
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Differs12
Number of water pump connectors22
TPM connectorYesYes
RGB LED pin headerYesYes
Number of RGB LED pin headers44
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers54
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 quantity00
USB4 Gen 2x2 ports quantity11
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
Line-inYesYes
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
WiFi-AP antenna jack22
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8125Realtek RTL8125
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 modelIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Features2 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyIntelIntel
Motherboard chipsetIntel B860Intel B860
Audio chipRealtek ALC897Realtek ALC897
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Product colourDiffersDark brownWhite
PC health monitoringFan, Temperature, Voltage, Water coolingFan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling
Cooling typePassivePassive
Power source typeATXATX
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 11 x64Windows 11 x64
Expansion slots4 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsDiffers21
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots11
Number of M.2 (M) slots33
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
3rd M.2 largest key sizeDiffers2211025110
3rd M.2 highest PCI Express generation4.04.0
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory size256 Mbit256 Mbit
ACPI version5.05.0
Clear CMOS jumperYesYes
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 technologyLithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)Lithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)
Battery typeCR2032CR2032
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers335 mm270 mm
Package depthDiffers270 mm268 mm
Package heightDiffers80 mm68 mm
Package weightDiffers2.21 kg1.9 kg
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers305 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
WeightDiffers1.93 kg1.7 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty period3 year(s)3 year(s)

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