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GIGABYTE X870E AORUS MASTER X3D ICE vs GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO X3D ICE

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  • 117specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 94identical
  • 7known for one product only

Key differences

  • ECC сompatibility
    • X870E AORUS MASTER X3D ICE:ECC & Non-ECC
    • X870E AORUS PRO X3D ICE:Non-ECC
  • Number of HDDs supported
    • X870E AORUS MASTER X3D ICE:2
    • X870E AORUS PRO X3D ICE:4
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • X870E AORUS MASTER X3D ICE:7
    • X870E AORUS PRO X3D ICE:8
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • X870E AORUS MASTER X3D ICE:2
    • X870E AORUS PRO X3D ICE:4
  • Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)
    • X870E AORUS MASTER X3D ICE:3
    • X870E AORUS PRO X3D ICE:2
  • Number of water pump connectors
    • X870E AORUS MASTER X3D ICE:2
    • X870E AORUS PRO X3D ICE:3
  • Number of RGB LED pin headers
    • X870E AORUS MASTER X3D ICE:5
    • X870E AORUS PRO X3D ICE:4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • X870E AORUS MASTER X3D ICE:0
    • X870E AORUS PRO X3D ICE:3

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Comparison of X870E AORUS MASTER X3D ICE, X870E AORUS PRO X3D ICE
124 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
Memory1 differ
Supported memory typesDDR5-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slots44
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECC & Non-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 controllers2 differ
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 supportedDiffers24
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers78
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/O4 differ
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 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 connectors66
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
EPS power connector (8-pin)YesYes
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Differs32
Number of noise detection headers11
Number of temperature sensor headers22
Number of water pump connectorsDiffers23
TPM connectorYesYes
RGB LED pin headerYesYes
Number of RGB LED pin headersDiffers54
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers03
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 quantityDiffers75
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB4 Gen 2x2 ports quantity22
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
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
Network3 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 5 Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8126, Realtek RTL8127Realtek 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 modelDiffersMediaTek MT7927Qualcomm QCNCM865
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.4
Features1 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMDAMD
Motherboard chipsetAMD X870EAMD X870E
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC1220-VB/ESS 9118Realtek ALC1220-VB
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Product colourWhiteWhite
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 slots6 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots11
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slotsDiffers21
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers54
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers258025110
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation5.05.0
2nd M.2 largest key sizeDiffers228022110
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generation5.05.0
3rd M.2 largest key sizeDiffers228022110
3rd M.2 highest PCI Express generation4.04.0
4th M.2 largest key sizeDiffers228022110
4th M.2 highest PCI Express generation4.04.0
5th M.2 largest key sizeKnown for one2280Unknown — not stated by the source
5th M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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
Country of originTaiwanTaiwan
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 one220 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyLithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)Lithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)
Battery typeCR2032CR2032
Packaging data1 differ
Package width340 mm340 mm
Package depth310 mm310 mm
Package height92 mm92 mm
Package weightDiffers4.38 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
WeightDiffers3.82 kg3.74 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty period3 year(s)3 year(s)

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