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GIGABYTE X870E AORUS ELITE X3D vs GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO X3D ICE

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  • 118specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 110identical
  • 1known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO X3D ICE has 1 more USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity than the GIGABYTE X870E AORUS ELITE X3D (2 vs 1). The GIGABYTE X870E AORUS ELITE X3D has 5 mm more package width than the GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO X3D ICE (345 mm vs 340 mm). The GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO X3D ICE has 16 mm more package depth than the GIGABYTE X870E AORUS ELITE X3D (310 mm vs 294 mm). Product colour: Black on the GIGABYTE X870E AORUS ELITE X3D, White on the GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO X3D ICE. Country of origin: China on the GIGABYTE X870E AORUS ELITE X3D, Taiwan on the GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO X3D ICE.

  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
    • X870E AORUS ELITE X3D:1
    • X870E AORUS PRO X3D ICE:2
  • Product colour
    • X870E AORUS ELITE X3D:Black
    • X870E AORUS PRO X3D ICE:White
  • Country of origin
    • X870E AORUS ELITE X3D:China
    • X870E AORUS PRO X3D ICE:Taiwan
  • Package width
    • X870E AORUS ELITE X3D:345 mm
    • X870E AORUS PRO X3D ICE:340 mm
  • Package depth
    • X870E AORUS ELITE X3D:294 mm
    • X870E AORUS PRO X3D ICE:310 mm
  • Package height
    • X870E AORUS ELITE X3D:80 mm
    • X870E AORUS PRO X3D ICE:92 mm
  • Package weight
    • X870E AORUS ELITE X3D:3.41 kg
    • X870E AORUS PRO X3D ICE:4.3 kg
  • Weight
    • X870E AORUS ELITE X3D:2.98 kg
    • X870E AORUS PRO X3D ICE:3.74 kg

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Comparison of X870E AORUS ELITE X3D, X870E AORUS PRO X3D ICE
119 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
Memoryidentical
Supported memory typesDDR5-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slots44
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityNon-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speeds9000,8800,8600,8400,8200,8000,7800,7600,7200,7000,6800,6600,6400,6200,6000,5600,5200,4800 MHz9000,8800,8600,8400,8200,8000,7800,7600,7200,7000,6800,6600,6400,6200,6000,5600,5200,4800 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)9000 MHz9000 MHz
Maximum internal memory256 GB256 GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Maximum internal memory per slot64 GB64 GB
Storage controllersidentical
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 5.0, SATA IIIM.2, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 5.0, SATA III
Number of HDDs supported44
Number of storage drives supported88
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportNot supportedNot supported
Maximum resolution4096 x 2304 pixels4096 x 2304 pixels
HDCPYesYes
DirectX version12.012.0
Internal I/Oidentical
USB 2.0 connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors00
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectors11
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 connectors66
EPS power connector (8-pin)YesYes
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)22
Number of noise detection headers11
Number of temperature sensor headers22
Number of water pump connectors33
TPM connectorYesYes
RGB LED pin headerYesYes
Number of RGB LED pin headers44
Rear panel I/O ports1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
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 quantity55
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers12
USB4 Gen 2x2 ports quantity22
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version2.12.1
DVI-D ports quantity00
DisplayPort version1.41.4
Headphone outputs11
Line-inYesYes
S/PDIF out portYesYes
Digital audio optical out11
WiFi-AP antenna jack22
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8126Realtek RTL8126
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 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 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN controller modelQualcomm QCNCM865Qualcomm QCNCM865
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.4
Features1 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMDAMD
Motherboard chipsetAMD X870EAMD X870E
Audio chipRealtek ALC1220-VBRealtek ALC1220-VB
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
PC health monitoringCPU, Fan, Temperature, Voltage, Water coolingCPU, Fan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling
Cooling typePassivePassive
Power source typeATXATX
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 11 x64Windows 11 x64
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots11
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots11
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots11
Number of M.2 (M) slots44
1st M.2 largest key size2511025110
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation5.05.0
2nd M.2 largest key size2211022110
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generation5.05.0
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
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 data1 differ
Country of originDiffersChinaTaiwan
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 technologyLithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)Lithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)
Battery typeCR2032CR2032
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers345 mm340 mm
Package depthDiffers294 mm310 mm
Package heightDiffers80 mm92 mm
Package weightDiffers3.41 kg4.3 kg
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width305 mm305 mm
Depth244 mm244 mm
Height35 mm35 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Antenna includedYesYes
Batteries includedYesYes
Screws includedYesYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneNorton® Internet Security (OEM version)Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
WeightDiffers2.98 kg3.74 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty period3 year(s)3 year(s)

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