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GIGABYTE B860M D3W vs GIGABYTE MZ73-LM2 Socket SP5 Extended ATX

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 17identical
  • 69known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE MZ73-LM2 Socket SP5 Extended ATX has 20 more memory slots than the GIGABYTE B860M D3W (24 vs 4). The GIGABYTE B860M D3W has 2 more storage drives supported than the GIGABYTE MZ73-LM2 Socket SP5 Extended ATX (6 vs 4). The GIGABYTE B860M D3W has 1 more USB 2.0 connectors than the GIGABYTE MZ73-LM2 Socket SP5 Extended ATX (1 vs 0). Processor manufacturer: Intel on the GIGABYTE B860M D3W, AMD on the GIGABYTE MZ73-LM2 Socket SP5 Extended ATX. Processor socket: LGA 1851 (Socket V1) on the GIGABYTE B860M D3W, Socket SP5 on the GIGABYTE MZ73-LM2 Socket SP5 Extended ATX.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • B860M D3W:Intel
    • MZ73-LM2 Socket SP5 Extended ATX:AMD
  • Processor socket
    • B860M D3W:LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
    • MZ73-LM2 Socket SP5 Extended ATX:Socket SP5
  • Number of memory slots
    • B860M D3W:4
    • MZ73-LM2 Socket SP5 Extended ATX:24
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • B860M D3W:M.2, SATA III
    • MZ73-LM2 Socket SP5 Extended ATX:M.2, SlimSAS
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • B860M D3W:6
    • MZ73-LM2 Socket SP5 Extended ATX:4
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • B860M D3W:1
    • MZ73-LM2 Socket SP5 Extended ATX:0
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • B860M D3W:2
    • MZ73-LM2 Socket SP5 Extended ATX:1
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • B860M D3W:4
    • MZ73-LM2 Socket SP5 Extended ATX:0

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Comparison of B860M D3W, MZ73-LM2
111 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1851 (Socket V1)Socket SP5
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ Ultra (Series 1), Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)AMD EPYC 9004, AMD EPYC 9005
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneLGA 1851Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Supported memory typesDDR5-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers424
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsKnown for oneDual-channelUnknown — not stated by the source
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneECC & Non-ECCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers5600,6400,9066,6600,6800,7000,7200,7400,7600,7800,7900,7950,8000,8200,8266,8400,8600,8800 MHz4800 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Known for one9066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory per slotKnown for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneHDD & SSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, SATA IIIM.2, SlimSAS
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers64
RAID supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 5, 10Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one4096 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for one2.3Unknown — not stated by the source
DirectX versionKnown for one12.0Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAspeed AST2600
Internal I/O4 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors00
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers40
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front panel connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of CPU fan connectors22
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
EPS power connector (8-pin)YesYes
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Differs12
Number of water pump connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial port headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
TPM connectorYesYes
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers30
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
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 quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI versionKnown for one2.1Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI-D ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one2.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
COM ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8111HBroadcom BCM57416
Wi-FiNoNo
Features3 differ
Component forDiffersPCServer
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXExtended ATX
Motherboard chipset familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel B860Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC897Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channelsKnown for one7.1 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersDark brownBlue
PC health monitoringKnown for oneFan, Temperature, Voltage, Water coolingUnknown — not stated by the source
Cooling typeKnown for onePassiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeATXATX
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of M.2 (M) slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
1st M.2 largest key sizeKnown for one2280Unknown — not stated by the source
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
2nd M.2 largest key sizeKnown for one2280Unknown — not stated by the source
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneUEFI AMIUnknown — not stated by the source
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one256 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
ACPI versionKnown for one5.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) versionKnown for one2.7Unknown — not stated by the source
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) versionKnown for one2.7Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per shipping (inner) caseKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery weightKnown for one3 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Lithium weight per batteryKnown for one0.07 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one220 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for oneCR2032Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers265 mm409 mm
Package depthDiffers265 mm355 mm
Package heightDiffers54 mm78 mm
Package weightKnown for one1.6 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm304.8 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm335.2 mm
HeightKnown for one35 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Screws includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneNorton® Internet Security (OEM version)Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
WeightKnown for one1.35 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one3 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 40 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 95%

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