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GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD vs GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X

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  • 114specifications compared
  • 40differ
  • 74identical
  • 12known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD has 2 more memory slots than the GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X (4 vs 2). The GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X has 1,266 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD (10266 MHz vs 9000 MHz). The GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X has 64 GB more maximum internal memory per slot than the GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD (128 GB vs 64 GB). Processor manufacturer: AMD on the GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD, Intel on the GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X. Processor socket: Socket AM5 on the GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD, LGA 1851 (Socket V1) on the GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD:AMD
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD:Socket AM5
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X:LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
  • Supported processor sockets
    • X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD:Socket AM5
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X:LGA 1851
  • Number of memory slots
    • X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD:4
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X:2
  • ECC сompatibility
    • X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD:Non-ECC
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X:ECC & Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD:9000 MHz
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X:10266 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory per slot
    • X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD:64 GB
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X:128 GB
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD:8
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X:9

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Comparison of X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD, Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X
126 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 slotsDiffers42
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityDiffersNon-ECCECC & Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for one9000,8800,8600,8400,8000,7800,7600,7200,7000,6800,6600,6400,6200,6000,5600,5200,4800,4400 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs9000 MHz10266 MHz
Maximum internal memory256 GB256 GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Maximum internal memory per slotDiffers64 GB128 GB
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, PCI Express 5.0, SATA IIIPCI Express 5.0, PCI Express 4.0, NVMe, M.2, SATA III
Number of HDDs supported44
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers89
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 version12.012.0
Internal I/O4 differ
USB 2.0 connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers21
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
12V power connectorYesYes
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
Rear panel I/O ports6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers04
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity33
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 quantityDiffers52
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB4 Gen 2x2 ports quantityDiffers21
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI versionKnown for one2.1Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI-D ports quantity00
DisplayPort versionDiffers1.42.1
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portYesYes
Digital audio optical out11
WiFi-AP antenna jack22
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 modelDiffersMediaTek MT7927Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.4
Features4 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD X870EIntel Z890 Express
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC1220-VBRealtek ALC1220
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Product colourBlackBlack
PC health monitoringFan, 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 4.x) slotsDiffers12
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slotsDiffers21
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers45
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers258025110
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation5.05.0
2nd M.2 largest key size2211022110
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers5.04.0
3rd M.2 largest key size2211022110
3rd M.2 highest PCI Express generation4.04.0
4th M.2 largest key size2211022110
4th M.2 highest PCI Express generation4.04.0
5th M.2 largest key sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22110
5th M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory size512 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)
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 widthDiffers341 mm345 mm
Package depthDiffers306 mm294 mm
Package heightDiffers89 mm80 mm
Package weightDiffers3.67 kg3.05 kg
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm244 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm305 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
WeightDiffers3.17 kg2.63 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty period3 year(s)3 year(s)

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