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GIGABYTE B860M D3W vs GIGABYTE Z690 UD AX (Rev. 1.2)

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  • 77specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 49identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE B860M D3W has 3,066 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE Z690 UD AX (Rev. 1.2) (9066 MHz vs 6000 MHz). The GIGABYTE Z690 UD AX (Rev. 1.2) has 3 more storage drives supported than the GIGABYTE B860M D3W (9 vs 6). The GIGABYTE Z690 UD AX (Rev. 1.2) has 1 more USB 2.0 connectors than the GIGABYTE B860M D3W (2 vs 1). Only the GIGABYTE Z690 UD AX (Rev. 1.2) has Wi-Fi. Processor socket: LGA 1851 (Socket V1) on the GIGABYTE B860M D3W, LGA 1700 on the GIGABYTE Z690 UD AX (Rev. 1.2).

  • Processor socket
    • B860M D3W:LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
    • Z690 UD AX (Rev. 1.2):LGA 1700
  • Supported processor sockets
    • B860M D3W:LGA 1851
    • Z690 UD AX (Rev. 1.2):LGA 1700
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • B860M D3W:9066 MHz
    • Z690 UD AX (Rev. 1.2):6000 MHz
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • B860M D3W:M.2, SATA III
    • Z690 UD AX (Rev. 1.2):PCI Express 4.0, SATA III
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • B860M D3W:6
    • Z690 UD AX (Rev. 1.2):9
  • Maximum resolution
    • B860M D3W:4096 x 2160 pixels
    • Z690 UD AX (Rev. 1.2):4096 x 2304 pixels
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • B860M D3W:1
    • Z690 UD AX (Rev. 1.2):2
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • B860M D3W:4
    • Z690 UD AX (Rev. 1.2):6

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Comparison of B860M D3W, Z690 UD AX (Rev. 1.2)
125 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1851 (Socket V1)LGA 1700
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ Ultra (Series 1), Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)Intel Core i3 14th Gen, Intel Core i5 14th Gen, Intel Core i7 14th Gen, Intel Core i9 14th Gen, Intel Core i3 13th Gen, Intel Core i5 13th Gen, Intel Core i7 13th Gen, Intel Core i9 13th Gen, Intel Core i3 12th Gen, Intel Core i5 12th Gen, Intel Core i7 12th Gen, Intel Core i9 12th Gen, Intel® Penti
Supported processor socketsDiffersLGA 1851LGA 1700
Memory2 differ
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers5600,6400,9066,6600,6800,7000,7200,7400,7600,7800,7900,7950,8000,8200,8266,8400,8600,8800 MHz6000,5800,5600,5400,5200,4800,4000 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs9066 MHz6000 MHz
Memory slot pin countKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source288
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, SATA IIIPCI Express 4.0, SATA III
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers69
Graphics1 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers4096 x 2160 pixels4096 x 2304 pixels
DirectX versionKnown for one12.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers12
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers46
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of water pump connectorsDiffers21
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
12V power connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Thunderbolt 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 ports6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers34
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 quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers21
DisplayPort versionDiffers2.11.2
Headphone outputsDiffers13
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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 6E (802.11ax)
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)
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.3
Features5 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel B860Intel Z690
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC897Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersDark brownBlack
PC health monitoringDiffersFan, Temperature, Voltage, Water coolingVoltage, Temperature, Fan, Water cooling
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, Windows 10 x64
Expansion slots2 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) slotsDiffers23
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers228022110
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
3rd M.2 largest key sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2280
3rd 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
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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