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GIGABYTE X870 AORUS INFINITY vs GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD

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  • 112specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 87identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD has 2 more memory slots than the GIGABYTE X870 AORUS INFINITY (4 vs 2). The GIGABYTE X870 AORUS INFINITY has 2,400 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD (11400 MHz vs 9000 MHz). The GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD has 128 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE X870 AORUS INFINITY (256 GB vs 128 GB). WLAN controller model: Qualcomm QCNCM865 on the GIGABYTE X870 AORUS INFINITY, MediaTek MT7927 on the GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD. Motherboard form factor: Extended ATX on the GIGABYTE X870 AORUS INFINITY, ATX on the GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD.

  • Number of memory slots
    • X870 AORUS INFINITY:2
    • X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD:4
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • X870 AORUS INFINITY:11400 MHz
    • X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD:9000 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • X870 AORUS INFINITY:128 GB
    • X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD:256 GB
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • X870 AORUS INFINITY:7
    • X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD:8
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • X870 AORUS INFINITY:1
    • X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • X870 AORUS INFINITY:4
    • X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD:3
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • X870 AORUS INFINITY:3
    • X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD:5
  • USB4 Gen 2x2 ports quantity
    • X870 AORUS INFINITY:1
    • X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD:2

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Comparison of X870 AORUS INFINITY, X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD
123 specifications
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketSocket AM5Socket AM5
Compatible processor seriesAMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 SeriesAMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series
Supported processor socketsSocket AM5Socket AM5
Memory4 differ
Supported memory typesDDR5-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityNon-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers4400,4800,5200,5600,6000,6200,6400,6600,6666,6800,7000,7200,7600,7800,8000,8200,8400,8600,8800,9200,9600 MHz9000,8800,8600,8400,8000,7800,7600,7200,7000,6800,6600,6400,6200,6000,5600,5200,4800,4400 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs11400 MHz9000 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB256 GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Maximum internal memory per slot64 GB64 GB
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 5.0, SATA IIIM.2, PCI Express 5.0, SATA III
Number of HDDs supported44
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers78
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportNot supportedNot supported
Maximum resolution4096 x 2160 pixels4096 x 2160 pixels
HDCPYesYes
HDCP version2.32.3
DirectX version12.012.0
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors00
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectors11
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 connectors66
EPS power connector (8-pin)YesYes
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)22
12V power connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of noise detection headers11
Number of temperature sensor headers22
Number of water pump connectors33
TPM connectorYesYes
RGB LED pin headerYesYes
Number of RGB LED pin headers44
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers43
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 quantityDiffers35
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB4 Gen 2x2 ports quantityDiffers12
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version2.12.1
DVI-D ports quantity00
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S/PDIF out portYesYes
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
WiFi-AP antenna jack22
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8126Realtek RTL8126
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 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)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 modelDiffersQualcomm QCNCM865MediaTek MT7927
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.4
Features4 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersExtended ATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMDAMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD X870AMD X870E
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC1220Realtek ALC1220-VB
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Product colourBlackBlack
PC health monitoringDiffersCPU, Fan, Temperature, Voltage, Water coolingFan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling
Cooling typePassivePassive
Power source typeATXATX
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 11 x64Windows 11 x64
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots22
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers34
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers251102580
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation5.05.0
2nd M.2 largest key size2211022110
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generation5.05.0
3rd M.2 largest key size2211022110
3rd M.2 highest PCI Express generation4.04.0
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
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory sizeDiffers1024 Mbit512 Mbit
ACPI version5.05.0
Clear CMOS jumperYesYes
Clear CMOS buttonYesYes
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) version2.72.7
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version2.72.7
Logistics dataidentical
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 widthDiffers370 mm341 mm
Package depthDiffers328 mm306 mm
Package heightDiffers93 mm89 mm
Package weightDiffers4.67 kg3.67 kg
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width305 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers275 mm244 mm
Height35 mm35 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Antenna includedYesYes
Batteries includedYesYes
Screws includedYesYes
Bundled softwareNorton® Internet Security (OEM version)Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
Other features1 differ
WeightDiffers4.06 kg3.17 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 year(s)

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