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GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS ELITE DDR4 vs GIGABYTE Z790M AORUS ELITE AX

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  • 77specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 61identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum internal memory supported by processor
    • Z790 AORUS ELITE DDR4:128 GB
    • Z790M AORUS ELITE AX:256 GB
  • Supported memory types
    • Z790 AORUS ELITE DDR4:DDR4-SDRAM
    • Z790M AORUS ELITE AX:DDR5-SDRAM
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • Z790 AORUS ELITE DDR4:5333 MHz
    • Z790M AORUS ELITE AX:7600 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Z790 AORUS ELITE DDR4:128 GB
    • Z790M AORUS ELITE AX:256 GB
  • Number of HDDs supported
    • Z790 AORUS ELITE DDR4:4
    • Z790M AORUS ELITE AX:6
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • Z790 AORUS ELITE DDR4:8
    • Z790M AORUS ELITE AX:9
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • Z790 AORUS ELITE DDR4:4
    • Z790M AORUS ELITE AX:6
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • Z790 AORUS ELITE DDR4:3
    • Z790M AORUS ELITE AX:4

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Comparison of Z790 AORUS ELITE DDR4, Z790M AORUS ELITE AX
100 specifications
Processor1 differ
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers128 GB256 GB
Memory4 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2400,2666,2800,2933,3000,3200,3300,3333,3400,3466,3600,3666,3733,3800,3866,4000,4133,4266,4300,4400,4500,4600,4700,4800,4933,5000,5133,5333 MHz7600,7400,7200,4000,4800,5200,5400,5600,5800,6000,6200,6400,6600,6800,7000 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs5333 MHz7600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB256 GB
Supported memory module capacitiesKnown for one1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 12GB, 16GB, 32GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers3 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, SATA IIIM.2, PCI Express 4.0, SATA III
Number of HDDs supportedDiffers46
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers89
Graphicsidentical
DirectX versionKnown for one12.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O1 differ
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers46
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers34
Network1 differ
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.3
Features2 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel Z790 ExpressIntel Z790
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers23
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers43
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
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 one335 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one270 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one80 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one2.22 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm244 mm
HeightKnown for one35 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one3 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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