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GIGABYTE X870 AORUS INFINITY vs GIGABYTE Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7

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  • 103specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 64identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE X870 AORUS INFINITY has 1,667 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7 (11400 MHz vs 9733 MHz). The GIGABYTE Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7 has 128 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE X870 AORUS INFINITY (256 GB vs 128 GB). The GIGABYTE Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7 has 64 GB more maximum internal memory per slot than the GIGABYTE X870 AORUS INFINITY (128 GB vs 64 GB). Processor manufacturer: AMD on the GIGABYTE X870 AORUS INFINITY, Intel on the GIGABYTE Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7. Processor socket: Socket AM5 on the GIGABYTE X870 AORUS INFINITY, LGA 1851 (Socket V1) on the GIGABYTE Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • X870 AORUS INFINITY:AMD
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • X870 AORUS INFINITY:Socket AM5
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
  • Supported processor sockets
    • X870 AORUS INFINITY:Socket AM5
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:LGA 1851
  • ECC сompatibility
    • X870 AORUS INFINITY:Non-ECC
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:ECC & Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • X870 AORUS INFINITY:11400 MHz
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:9733 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • X870 AORUS INFINITY:128 GB
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:256 GB
  • Maximum internal memory per slot
    • X870 AORUS INFINITY:64 GB
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:128 GB
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • X870 AORUS INFINITY:7
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:9

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Comparison of X870 AORUS INFINITY, Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7
125 specifications
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM5LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 SeriesIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Supported processor socketsDiffersSocket AM5LGA 1851
Memory4 differ
Supported memory typesDDR5-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slots22
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityDiffersNon-ECCECC & Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for one4400,4800,5200,5600,6000,6200,6400,6600,6666,6800,7000,7200,7600,7800,8000,8200,8400,8600,8800,9200,9600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs11400 MHz9733 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB256 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory per slotDiffers64 GB128 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, NVMe, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 5.0, SATA III
Number of HDDs supported44
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers79
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportNot supportedNot supported
Maximum resolutionDiffers4096 x 2160 pixels4096 x 2304 pixels
HDCPYesYes
HDCP version2.32.3
DirectX versionKnown for one12.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
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 connectorsDiffers64
EPS power connector (8-pin)YesYes
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)22
Number of noise detection headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of temperature sensor headersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of water pump connectorsDiffers32
TPM connectorYesYes
RGB LED pin headerYesYes
Number of RGB LED pin headers44
12V power connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers04
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity44
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 quantityDiffers31
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
USB4 Gen 2x2 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI versionKnown for one2.1Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI-D ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
Line-inYesYes
S/PDIF out portYesYes
WiFi-AP antenna jack22
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network3 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet5 Gigabit Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8126Realtek RTL8126
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)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), 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 7 (802.11be)
WLAN controller modelDiffersQualcomm QCNCM865Realtek RTL8922AE
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.4
Features5 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersExtended ATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD X870Intel Z890 Express
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC1220Unknown — not stated by the source
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 supportedDiffersWindows 11 x64Windows 11
Expansion slots5 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slotsDiffers21
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers35
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers251102580
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation5.05.0
2nd M.2 largest key sizeDiffers221102280
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers5.04.0
3rd M.2 largest key size2211022110
3rd M.2 highest PCI Express generation4.04.0
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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
5th M.2 largest key sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2280
5th 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 jumperKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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)
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
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 mm270 mm
Package depthDiffers328 mm268 mm
Package heightDiffers93 mm68 mm
Package weightDiffers4.67 kg1.47 kg
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm244 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 kg1.27 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 year(s)

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