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GIGABYTE X870 AORUS TACHYON ICE vs GIGABYTE X870 GAMING X WIFI7

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  • 106specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 69identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of memory slots
    • X870 AORUS TACHYON ICE:2
    • X870 GAMING X WIFI7:4
  • ECC сompatibility
    • X870 AORUS TACHYON ICE:ECC & Non-ECC
    • X870 GAMING X WIFI7:Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • X870 AORUS TACHYON ICE:9600 MHz
    • X870 GAMING X WIFI7:8200 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • X870 AORUS TACHYON ICE:128 GB
    • X870 GAMING X WIFI7:256 GB
  • Number of HDDs supported
    • X870 AORUS TACHYON ICE:4
    • X870 GAMING X WIFI7:7
  • RAID levels
    • X870 AORUS TACHYON ICE:0, 1, 5, 10
    • X870 GAMING X WIFI7:0, 1, 10
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • X870 AORUS TACHYON ICE:2
    • X870 GAMING X WIFI7:4
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • X870 AORUS TACHYON ICE:6
    • X870 GAMING X WIFI7:4

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Comparison of X870 AORUS TACHYON ICE, X870 GAMING X WIFI7
136 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
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Memory5 differ
Supported memory typesDDR5-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECC & Non-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers9600,9200,8800,8600,8400,8200,8000,7800,7600,7200,7000,6800,6666,6600,6400,6200,6000,5600,5200,4800,4400 MHz4400,4800,5200,5600,6000,6200,6400,6600,6666,6800,7000,7200,7600,7800,8000,8200 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs9600 MHz8200 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB256 GB
Supported memory module capacitiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 24GB, 32GB, 40GB, 48GB, 64GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Maximum internal memory per slot64 GB64 GB
Storage controllers3 differ
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 5.0, SATA IIIM.2, SATA III
Number of HDDs supportedDiffers47
Number of storage drives supported77
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 10
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportNot supportedNot supported
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
DirectX version12.012.0
Maximum resolutionKnown for one4096 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O4 differ
USB 2.0 connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors00
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectors11
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers24
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
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
EPS power connector (8-pin)YesYes
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Differs21
Number of water pump connectorsDiffers31
TPM connectorYesYes
RGB LED pin headerYesYes
Number of RGB LED pin headers44
12V power connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of noise detection headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of temperature sensor headersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers04
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
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 quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB4 Gen 2x2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers20
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version2.12.1
DVI-D ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DisplayPort version1.41.4
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
WiFi-AP antenna jack22
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8126Realtek RTL8125
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN controller modelDiffersRealtek RTL8922AEMediaTek MT7925
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.4
Features4 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersExtended ATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMDAMD
Motherboard chipsetAMD X870AMD X870
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC1220-VBRealtek ALC897
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
PC health monitoringDiffersFan, Temperature, Voltage, Water coolingFan, Temperature, Voltage
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 11 x64Windows 11 x64
Cooling typeKnown for onePassiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeKnown for oneATXUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots3 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
PCI Express x1 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x4 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
PCI Express x8 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
PCI Express x8 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
PCI Express x8 (Gen 5.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slotsDiffers21
Number of M.2 (M) slots33
1st M.2 largest key size2511025110
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation5.05.0
2nd M.2 largest key sizeDiffers2211025110
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generation4.04.0
3rd M.2 largest key sizeDiffers2211025110
3rd M.2 highest PCI Express generation4.04.0
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory sizeDiffers512 Mbit256 Mbit
ACPI version5.05.0
Clear CMOS jumperYesYes
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) version2.72.7
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version2.72.7
Logistics data1 differ
Country of originDiffersTaiwanChina
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 capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 mAh
Battery technologyLithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)Lithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)
Battery typeCR2032CR2032
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers400 mm335 mm
Package depthDiffers335 mm270 mm
Package heightDiffers430 mm80 mm
Package weightDiffers3.91 kg2.53 kg
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width305 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers275 mm244 mm
Height35 mm35 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Antenna includedYesYes
Batteries includedYesYes
Screws includedYesYes
Bundled softwareDiffersNorton® Internet Security (OEM version)Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) LAN bandwidth management software
Other features1 differ
PCI Express x4 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
WeightDiffers3.32 kg2.23 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty period3 year(s)3 year(s)

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