Product comparison · 2 motherboards

GIGABYTE B860M D3W vs GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1)

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  • 74specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 42identical
  • 55known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE B860M D3W has 866 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1) (9066 MHz vs 8200 MHz). The GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1) has 2 more storage drives supported than the GIGABYTE B860M D3W (8 vs 6). The GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1) has 1 more USB 2.0 connectors than the GIGABYTE B860M D3W (2 vs 1). Only the GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1) has Wi-Fi. Processor manufacturer: Intel on the GIGABYTE B860M D3W, AMD on the GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1).

  • Processor manufacturer
    • B860M D3W:Intel
    • X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1):AMD
  • Processor socket
    • B860M D3W:LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
    • X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1):Socket AM5
  • Supported processor sockets
    • B860M D3W:LGA 1851
    • X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1):Socket AM5
  • ECC сompatibility
    • B860M D3W:ECC & Non-ECC
    • X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1):Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • B860M D3W:9066 MHz
    • X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1):8200 MHz
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • B860M D3W:6
    • X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1):8
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • B860M D3W:1
    • X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1):2
  • Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)
    • B860M D3W:1
    • X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1):2

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Comparison of B860M D3W, X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1)
129 specifications
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1851 (Socket V1)Socket AM5
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ Ultra (Series 1), Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series
Supported processor socketsDiffersLGA 1851Socket AM5
Memory3 differ
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECC & Non-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers5600,6400,9066,6600,6800,7000,7200,7400,7600,7800,7900,7950,8000,8200,8266,8400,8600,8800 MHz8200,8000,7800,7600,7200,7000,6800,6666,6600,6400,6200,6000,5600,5200,4800,4400 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs9066 MHz8200 MHz
Memory slot pin countKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source288
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, SATA IIIPCI Express 5.0, PCI Express 4.0, SATA III
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers68
Graphicsidentical
DirectX versionKnown for one12.0Unknown — not stated by the source
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers12
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Differs12
Number of water pump connectorsDiffers23
Serial port headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
12V power connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of noise detection headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of temperature sensor headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
RGB LED pin headerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of RGB LED pin headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers34
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers03
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one2.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers12
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
WiFi-AP antenna jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A, USB Type-C
Network2 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneRealtek RTL8111HUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, 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 modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQualcomm QCNCM865
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.4
Features7 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersIntelAMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel B860AMD X870E
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC897Realtek ALC1220
Product colourDiffersDark brownBlack
PC health monitoringDiffersFan, Temperature, Voltage, Water coolingVoltage, Temperature, Fan, Water cooling, Noise
Cooling typeKnown for onePassiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeKnown for oneATXUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64Windows 11 x64
Expansion slots5 differ
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) slotsDiffers24
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers228025110
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers4.05.0
2nd M.2 largest key sizeDiffers228022110
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers4.05.0
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
3rd M.2 largest key sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22110
3rd M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.0
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
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 dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one265 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one265 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one54 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one1.6 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm305 mm
HeightKnown for one35 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Screws includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareDiffersNorton® Internet Security (OEM version)Norton Internet Security
Antenna includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
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

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