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GIGABYTE B860M D3W vs MSI PRO B850-V EVO WIFI

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  • 65specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 33identical
  • 57known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE B860M D3W has 866 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the MSI PRO B850-V EVO WIFI (9066 MHz vs 8200 MHz). The MSI PRO B850-V EVO WIFI has 1 more storage drives supported than the GIGABYTE B860M D3W (7 vs 6). The MSI PRO B850-V EVO WIFI has 3 more USB 2.0 connectors than the GIGABYTE B860M D3W (4 vs 1). Only the MSI PRO B850-V EVO WIFI has Wi-Fi. Processor manufacturer: Intel on the GIGABYTE B860M D3W, AMD on the MSI PRO B850-V EVO WIFI.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • B860M D3W:Intel
    • PRO B850-V EVO WIFI:AMD
  • Processor socket
    • B860M D3W:LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
    • PRO B850-V EVO WIFI:Socket AM5
  • ECC сompatibility
    • B860M D3W:ECC & Non-ECC
    • PRO B850-V EVO WIFI:Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • B860M D3W:9066 MHz
    • PRO B850-V EVO WIFI:8200 MHz
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • B860M D3W:M.2, SATA III
    • PRO B850-V EVO WIFI:M.2, SATA
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • B860M D3W:6
    • PRO B850-V EVO WIFI:7
  • RAID levels
    • B860M D3W:0, 1, 5, 10
    • PRO B850-V EVO WIFI:0, 1, 10
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • B860M D3W:1
    • PRO B850-V EVO WIFI:4

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Comparison of B860M D3W, PRO B850-V EVO WIFI
122 specifications
Processor3 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 socketsKnown for oneLGA 1851Unknown — not stated by the source
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 MHz8200,5600,4800 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs9066 MHz8200 MHz
Maximum internal memory per slotKnown for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers3 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, SATA IIIM.2, SATA
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers67
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 10
Graphicsidentical
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/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers14
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsDiffers01
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of CPU fan connectorsDiffers21
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 connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial port headersKnown for one1Unknown — 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
Audio connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power fan connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of COM connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
RGB LED pin headerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers34
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers21
DisplayPort versionDiffers2.11.4
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 sourceWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.4
Features4 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersIntelAMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel B860AMD B850
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
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots4 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers21
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers23
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers4.05.0
2nd M.2 largest key sizeDiffers228022110
PCI Express x4 (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
BIOS3 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers256 Mbit512 Mbit
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
Bundled softwareKnown for oneNorton® Internet Security (OEM version)Unknown — not stated by the source
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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