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GIGABYTE B860M EAGLE WIFI6 vs GIGABYTE Z790 S WIFI DDR4

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  • 60specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 36identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor socket
    • B860M EAGLE WIFI6:LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
    • Z790 S WIFI DDR4:LGA 1700
  • Supported processor sockets
    • B860M EAGLE WIFI6:LGA 1851
    • Z790 S WIFI DDR4:LGA 1700
  • Supported memory types
    • B860M EAGLE WIFI6:DDR5-SDRAM
    • Z790 S WIFI DDR4:DDR4-SDRAM
  • ECC сompatibility
    • B860M EAGLE WIFI6:ECC & Non-ECC
    • Z790 S WIFI DDR4:Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • B860M EAGLE WIFI6:9066 MHz
    • Z790 S WIFI DDR4:5333 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • B860M EAGLE WIFI6:256 GB
    • Z790 S WIFI DDR4:128 GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • B860M EAGLE WIFI6:M.2, SATA III
    • Z790 S WIFI DDR4:M.2, PCI Express
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • B860M EAGLE WIFI6:6
    • Z790 S WIFI DDR4:7

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Comparison of B860M EAGLE WIFI6, Z790 S WIFI DDR4
101 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1851 (Socket V1)LGA 1700
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ Ultra (Series 1), Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium® Gold
Supported processor socketsDiffersLGA 1851LGA 1700
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Memory5 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR5-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slots typeKnown for oneDIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECC & Non-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers5600,6400,6600,6800,7000,7200,7400,7800,7900,7950,8000,8200,8266,8400,8600,8800,9066 MHz2133,2400,2666,2800,2933,3000,3200,3333,3466,3733,3866,4000,4266,4400,4533,4600,4800,5000,5066,5200,5333 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs9066 MHz5333 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers256 GB128 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory per slotKnown for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, SATA IIIM.2, PCI Express
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers67
Graphicsidentical
Maximum resolutionKnown for one4096 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Internal I/Oidentical
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU fan connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of CPU fan connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
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 RGB LED pin headersKnown for one3Unknown — 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
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers35
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
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
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network3 differ
LAN controllerKnown for oneRealtek RTL8125Unknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneRealtek RTL8851BEUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.35.1
Features3 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel B860Intel Z790
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC897Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersBrownBlack
PC health monitoringKnown for oneFan, Temperature, Voltage, Water coolingUnknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeKnown for oneATXUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of M.2 (M) slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
1st M.2 largest key sizeKnown for one2280Unknown — not stated by the source
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for one5.0Unknown — not stated by the source
2nd M.2 largest key sizeKnown for one2280Unknown — not stated by the source
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS2 differ
BIOS typeDiffersUEFI AMIEFI AMI
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) versionDiffers2.72.0
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm305 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Screws includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneNorton® Internet Security (OEM version) LAN bandwidth management softwareUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Other featuresidentical
mSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0

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