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GIGABYTE B860M D3W vs GIGABYTE Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7

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  • 94specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 61identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE B860M D3W has 2 more memory slots than the GIGABYTE Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7 (4 vs 2). The GIGABYTE Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7 has 667 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE B860M D3W (9733 MHz vs 9066 MHz). The GIGABYTE Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7 has 64 GB more maximum internal memory per slot than the GIGABYTE B860M D3W (128 GB vs 64 GB). Only the GIGABYTE Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7 has Wi-Fi. Maximum resolution: 4096 x 2160 pixels on the GIGABYTE B860M D3W, 4096 x 2304 pixels on the GIGABYTE Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7.

  • Number of memory slots
    • B860M D3W:4
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:2
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • B860M D3W:9066 MHz
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:9733 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory per slot
    • B860M D3W:64 GB
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:128 GB
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • B860M D3W:6
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:9
  • Maximum resolution
    • B860M D3W:4096 x 2160 pixels
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:4096 x 2304 pixels
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • B860M D3W:1
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • B860M D3W:2
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors
    • B860M D3W:0
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:1

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Comparison of B860M D3W, Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7
124 specifications
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor socketLGA 1851 (Socket V1)LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ Ultra (Series 1), Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Supported processor socketsLGA 1851LGA 1851
Memory3 differ
Supported memory typesDDR5-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers42
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityECC & Non-ECCECC & Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs9066 MHz9733 MHz
Maximum internal memory256 GB256 GB
Maximum internal memory per slotDiffers64 GB128 GB
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for one5600,6400,9066,6600,6800,7000,7200,7400,7600,7800,7900,7950,8000,8200,8266,8400,8600,8800 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, SATA IIIM.2, NVMe, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 5.0, SATA III
Number of HDDs supported44
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers69
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportNot supportedNot supported
Maximum resolutionDiffers4096 x 2160 pixels4096 x 2304 pixels
HDCPYesYes
HDCP version2.32.3
DirectX versionKnown for one12.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O5 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsDiffers01
Number of SATA III connectors44
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 connectorsDiffers24
EPS power connector (8-pin)YesYes
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Differs12
12V power connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of water pump connectors22
TPM connectorYesYes
RGB LED pin headerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of RGB LED pin headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Serial port headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
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 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DVI-D ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers21
DisplayPort version2.12.1
Headphone outputs11
Line-inYesYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
WiFi-AP antenna jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one2.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit Ethernet5 Gigabit Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8111HRealtek RTL8126
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 7 (802.11be)
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8922AE
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.4
Features3 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factormicro ATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyIntelIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel B860Intel Z890 Express
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Product colourDiffersDark brownBlack
PC health monitoringFan, Temperature, Voltage, Water coolingFan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling
Cooling typePassivePassive
Power source typeATXATX
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64Windows 11
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC897Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots3 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots11
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers25
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers22802580
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers4.05.0
2nd M.2 largest key size22802280
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generation4.04.0
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 source4.0
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
5th M.2 largest key sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2280
5th M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory sizeDiffers256 Mbit512 Mbit
ACPI version5.05.0
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) version2.72.7
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version2.72.7
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 capacity220 mAh220 mAh
Battery technologyLithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)Lithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)
Battery typeCR2032CR2032
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers265 mm270 mm
Package depthDiffers265 mm268 mm
Package heightDiffers54 mm68 mm
Package weightDiffers1.6 kg1.47 kg
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width244 mm244 mm
Depth244 mm244 mm
Height35 mm35 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Antenna includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteries includedYesYes
Screws includedYesYes
Bundled softwareNorton® Internet Security (OEM version)Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
Other features1 differ
WeightDiffers1.35 kg1.27 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty period3 year(s)3 year(s)

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