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GIGABYTE B860M D3W vs MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI II

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  • 58specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 23identical
  • 63known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE B860M D3W has 666 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI II (9066 MHz vs 8400 MHz). The MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI II has 2 more storage drives supported than the GIGABYTE B860M D3W (8 vs 6). The MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI II has 3 more USB 2.0 connectors than the GIGABYTE B860M D3W (4 vs 1). Only the MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI II has Wi-Fi. Processor manufacturer: Intel on the GIGABYTE B860M D3W, AMD on the MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI II.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • B860M D3W:Intel
    • MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI II:AMD
  • Processor socket
    • B860M D3W:LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
    • MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI II:Socket AM5
  • Supported processor sockets
    • B860M D3W:LGA 1851
    • MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI II:Socket AM5
  • ECC сompatibility
    • B860M D3W:ECC & Non-ECC
    • MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI II:Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • B860M D3W:9066 MHz
    • MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI II:8400 MHz
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • B860M D3W:M.2, SATA III
    • MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI II:M.2, Micro SATA III
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • B860M D3W:6
    • MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI II:8
  • RAID levels
    • B860M D3W:0, 1, 5, 10
    • MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI II:0, 1, 10

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Comparison of B860M D3W, MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI II
121 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 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 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 MHz4800,5600,8400 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs9066 MHz8400 MHz
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory per slotKnown for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers3 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, SATA IIIM.2, Micro SATA III
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers68
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 10
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 cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Internal I/O5 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers14
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsDiffers01
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front panel connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of CPU fan connectorsDiffers26
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of water pump connectorsDiffers21
Serial port headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
TPM connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
RGB LED pin headerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of RGB LED pin headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers34
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers31
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C 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 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
Network2 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit Ethernet5 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)
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.4
Features6 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersIntelAMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel B860AMD B850
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC897Realtek ALC4080
Product colourDiffersDark brownBlack
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 typeKnown for oneATXUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64Windows 11 x64
Expansion slots4 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers24
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers228022110
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers4.05.0
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers4.05.0
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) 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
4th M.2 largest key sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2280
4th M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
BIOS2 differ
ACPI versionDiffers5.06.5
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) versionDiffers2.73.7
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 & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm243.8 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm304.8 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
mSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one3 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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