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GIGABYTE B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2) vs GIGABYTE X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (Rev. 1.3)

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  • 85specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 54identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2) has 866 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (Rev. 1.3) (9066 MHz vs 8200 MHz). The GIGABYTE X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (Rev. 1.3) has 2 more storage drives supported than the GIGABYTE B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2) (8 vs 6). The GIGABYTE X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (Rev. 1.3) has 1 more CPU fan connectors than the GIGABYTE B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2) (2 vs 1). Processor manufacturer: Intel on the GIGABYTE B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2), AMD on the GIGABYTE X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (Rev. 1.3). Processor socket: LGA 1851 (Socket V1) on the GIGABYTE B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2), Socket AM5 on the GIGABYTE X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (Rev. 1.3).

  • Processor manufacturer
    • B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2):Intel
    • X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (Rev. 1.3):AMD
  • Processor socket
    • B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2):LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
    • X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (Rev. 1.3):Socket AM5
  • Supported processor sockets
    • B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2):LGA 1851
    • X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (Rev. 1.3):Socket AM5
  • ECC сompatibility
    • B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2):ECC & Non-ECC
    • X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (Rev. 1.3):Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2):9066 MHz
    • X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (Rev. 1.3):8200 MHz
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2):6
    • X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (Rev. 1.3):8
  • RAID levels
    • B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2):0, 1, 5, 10
    • X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (Rev. 1.3):0, 1, 10
  • Number of CPU fan connectors
    • B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2):1
    • X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (Rev. 1.3):2

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Comparison of B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2), X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (Rev. 1.3)
104 specifications
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1851 (Socket V1)Socket AM5
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series
Supported processor socketsDiffersLGA 1851Socket AM5
Memory3 differ
Supported memory typesDDR5-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slots44
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory slot pin countKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source288
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECC & Non-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers9066,8800,8600,8266,8400,8200,8000,7950,7900,7800,7600,7400,7200,7000,6800,6600,6400,5600 MHz8200,8000,7800,7600,7200,7000,6800,6666,6600,6400,6200,6000,5600,5200,4800 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs9066 MHz8200 MHz
Maximum internal memory256 GB256 GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Maximum internal memory per slot64 GB64 GB
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesPCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 5.0, SATA IIIPCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 5.0, SATA III
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers68
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 10
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportNot supportedNot supported
Maximum resolution4096 x 2160 pixels4096 x 2160 pixels
HDCPYesYes
HDCP version2.32.3
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors00
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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 connectorsDiffers12
EPS power connector (8-pin)YesYes
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Differs12
12V power connectorYesYes
Number of water pump connectorsDiffers12
TPM connectorYesYes
RGB LED pin headerYesYes
Number of RGB LED pin headers44
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers34
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
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 quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version2.12.1
DVI-D ports quantity00
Headphone outputsDiffers32
Microphone inYesYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
WiFi-AP antenna jack22
USB connector typeDiffersUSB Type-AUSB Type-A, USB Type-C
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
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network5 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffersFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)802.11a, 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 modelDiffersIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211Realtek RTL8922AE
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.35.4
Features4 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersIntelAMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel B860AMD X870E
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC1220
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Product colourBlackBlack
PC health monitoringVoltage, Temperature, Fan, Water coolingVoltage, Temperature, Fan, Water cooling
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 11 x64, Windows 10 x64Windows 11 x64
Expansion slots4 differ
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers24
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers228025110
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation5.05.0
2nd M.2 largest key sizeDiffers228022110
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers4.05.0
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 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
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory size256 Mbit256 Mbit
ACPI version5.05.0
Clear CMOS jumperYesYes
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) version2.72.7
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version2.72.7
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm305 mm
Depth244 mm244 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Antenna includedYesYes
Cables includedSATASATA
Bundled softwareNorton Internet SecurityNorton Internet Security
Screws includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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