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GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD vs GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1)

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  • 92specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 75identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD has 800 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1) (9000 MHz vs 8200 MHz). The GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1) has 2 more USB 2.0 ports quantity than the GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD (2 vs 0). The GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1) has 1 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity than the GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD (4 vs 3). WLAN controller model: MediaTek MT7927 on the GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD, Qualcomm QCNCM865 on the GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1). Audio chip: Realtek ALC1220-VB on the GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD, Realtek ALC1220 on the GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1).

  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD:9000 MHz
    • X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1):8200 MHz
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD:0
    • X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1):2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD:3
    • X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1):4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD:5
    • X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1):3
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD:2
    • X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1):1
  • Headphone outputs
    • X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD:1
    • X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1):2
  • WLAN controller model
    • X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD:MediaTek MT7927
    • X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1):Qualcomm QCNCM865
  • Audio chip
    • X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD:Realtek ALC1220-VB
    • X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1):Realtek ALC1220

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Comparison of X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD, X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1)
128 specifications
Processor1 differ
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 SeriesAMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series
Memory2 differ
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers9000,8800,8600,8400,8000,7800,7600,7200,7000,6800,6600,6400,6200,6000,5600,5200,4800,4400 MHz8200,8000,7800,7600,7200,7000,6800,6666,6600,6400,6200,6000,5600,5200,4800,4400 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs9000 MHz8200 MHz
Memory slot pin countKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source288
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, PCI Express 5.0, SATA IIIPCI Express 5.0, PCI Express 4.0, SATA III
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
DirectX versionKnown for one12.0Unknown — not stated by the source
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Internal I/Oidentical
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers34
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers53
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB4 Gen 2x2 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers12
Digital audio optical outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A, USB Type-C
Network2 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneRealtek RTL8126Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN controller modelDiffersMediaTek MT7927Qualcomm QCNCM865
Features2 differ
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC1220-VBRealtek ALC1220
PC health monitoringDiffersFan, Temperature, Voltage, Water coolingVoltage, Temperature, Fan, Water cooling, Noise
Cooling typeKnown for onePassiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeKnown for oneATXUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers258025110
3rd M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers4.05.0
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
BIOS1 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers512 Mbit256 Mbit
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Products per shipping (inner) caseKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery weightKnown for one3 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Lithium weight per batteryKnown for one0.07 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one220 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for oneCR2032Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one341 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one306 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one89 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one3.67 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
HeightKnown for one35 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Screws includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareDiffersNorton® Internet Security (OEM version)Norton Internet Security
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Other featuresidentical
WeightKnown for one3.17 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one3 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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