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GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X vs GIGABYTE Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7

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  • 114specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 97identical
  • 5known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X has 533 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7 (10266 MHz vs 9733 MHz). The GIGABYTE Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7 has 1 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity than the GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X (4 vs 3). The GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X has 1 more USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity than the GIGABYTE Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7 (2 vs 1). WLAN controller model: Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 on the GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X, Realtek RTL8922AE on the GIGABYTE Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7. Motherboard form factor: ATX on the GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X, micro ATX on the GIGABYTE Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7.

  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X:10266 MHz
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:9733 MHz
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X:3
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X:2
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X:0
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:1
  • WLAN controller model
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X:Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:Realtek RTL8922AE
  • Motherboard form factor
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X:ATX
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:micro ATX
  • PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X:2
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:1
  • 1st M.2 largest key size
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X:25110
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:2580

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Comparison of Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X, Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7
119 specifications
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor socketLGA 1851 (Socket V1)LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
Compatible processor seriesIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Supported processor socketsLGA 1851LGA 1851
Memory1 differ
Supported memory typesDDR5-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slots22
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityECC & Non-ECCECC & Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs10266 MHz9733 MHz
Maximum internal memory256 GB256 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory per slot128 GB128 GB
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersPCI Express 5.0, PCI Express 4.0, NVMe, M.2, SATA IIIM.2, NVMe, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 5.0, SATA III
Number of HDDs supported44
Number of storage drives supported99
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
HDCP version2.32.3
DirectX versionKnown for one12.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/Oidentical
USB 2.0 connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) 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 connectors44
EPS power connector (8-pin)YesYes
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)22
12V power connectorYesYes
Number of water pump connectors22
TPM connectorYesYes
RGB LED pin headerYesYes
Number of RGB LED pin headers44
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers34
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 quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
USB4 Gen 2x2 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity00
DVI-D ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantity11
DisplayPort version2.12.1
Headphone outputs11
Line-inYesYes
S/PDIF out portYesYes
Digital audio optical out11
WiFi-AP antenna jack22
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface type5 Gigabit Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast 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 standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)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 modelDiffersIntel Wi-Fi 7 BE200Realtek RTL8922AE
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.4
Features1 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyIntelIntel
Motherboard chipsetIntel Z890 ExpressIntel Z890 Express
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC1220Unknown — not stated by the source
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 supportedWindows 11Windows 11
Expansion slots4 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsDiffers21
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots11
Number of M.2 (M) slots55
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers251102580
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation5.05.0
2nd M.2 largest key sizeDiffers221102280
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generation4.04.0
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 sizeDiffers221102280
5th M.2 highest PCI Express generation4.04.0
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory size512 Mbit512 Mbit
ACPI version5.05.0
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS buttonYesYes
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) version2.72.7
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version2.72.7
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originChinaChina
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 capacity220 mAh220 mAh
Battery technologyLithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)Lithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)
Battery typeCR2032CR2032
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers345 mm270 mm
Package depthDiffers294 mm268 mm
Package heightDiffers80 mm68 mm
Package weightDiffers3.05 kg1.47 kg
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width244 mm244 mm
DepthDiffers305 mm244 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
WeightDiffers2.63 kg1.27 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty period3 year(s)3 year(s)

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