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GIGABYTE X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (Rev. 1.3) vs GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS

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  • 85specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 60identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS has 1,266 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (Rev. 1.3) (9466 MHz vs 8200 MHz). The GIGABYTE X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (Rev. 1.3) has 4 more storage drives supported than the GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS (8 vs 4). The GIGABYTE X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (Rev. 1.3) has 256 x 2160 pixels more maximum resolution than the GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS (4096 x 2160 pixels vs 3840 x 2160 pixels). Processor manufacturer: AMD on the GIGABYTE X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (Rev. 1.3), Intel on the GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS. Processor socket: Socket AM5 on the GIGABYTE X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (Rev. 1.3), LGA 1851 (Socket V1) on the GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (Rev. 1.3):AMD
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (Rev. 1.3):Socket AM5
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS:LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
  • Supported processor sockets
    • X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (Rev. 1.3):Socket AM5
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS:LGA 1851
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (Rev. 1.3):8200 MHz
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS:9466 MHz
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (Rev. 1.3):8
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS:4
  • RAID levels
    • X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (Rev. 1.3):0, 1, 10
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS:0, 1, 5, 10
  • Maximum resolution
    • X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (Rev. 1.3):4096 x 2160 pixels
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (Rev. 1.3):2
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS:1

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129 specifications
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM5LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 SeriesIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Supported processor socketsDiffersSocket AM5LGA 1851
Memory1 differ
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs8200 MHz9466 MHz
Memory slot pin countKnown for one288Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for one8200,8000,7800,7600,7200,7000,6800,6666,6600,6400,6200,6000,5600,5200,4800 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers3 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersPCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 5.0, SATA IIIM.2, SATA III
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers84
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers4096 x 2160 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.0
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for one2.3Unknown — not stated by the source
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsDiffers01
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Thunderbolt headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers43
USB4 Gen 2x2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1
Headphone outputsDiffers21
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one2.1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-A, USB Type-CUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet5 Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8126
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)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)
WLAN controller modelDiffersRealtek RTL8922AEIntel Wi-Fi 7 BE200
Features4 differ
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD X870EIntel Z890
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC1220Realtek ALC1220-VB
PC health monitoringDiffersVoltage, Temperature, Fan, Water coolingFan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePassive
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceATX
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers5.04.0
3rd M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers5.04.0
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS1 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers256 Mbit512 Mbit
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BIOS flashback buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Products per shipping (inner) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Batteryidentical
Battery weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 g
Lithium weight per batteryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.07 g
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 mAh
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCR2032
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source345 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source294 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.92 kg
Weight & dimensionsidentical
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Screws includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bundled softwareDiffersNorton Internet SecurityNorton® Internet Security (OEM version)
Cables includedKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.51 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 year(s)

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