Product comparison · 2 motherboards

GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS vs MSI PRO X870E-S EVO WIFI

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  • 66specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 42identical
  • 60known 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 MSI PRO X870E-S EVO WIFI (9466 MHz vs 8200 MHz). The GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS has 4 more HDDs supported than the MSI PRO X870E-S EVO WIFI (8 vs 4). The MSI PRO X870E-S EVO WIFI has 3 more storage drives supported than the GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS (7 vs 4). Processor manufacturer: Intel on the GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS, AMD on the MSI PRO X870E-S EVO WIFI. Processor socket: LGA 1851 (Socket V1) on the GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS, Socket AM5 on the MSI PRO X870E-S EVO WIFI.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS:Intel
    • PRO X870E-S EVO WIFI:AMD
  • Processor socket
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS:LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
    • PRO X870E-S EVO WIFI:Socket AM5
  • Supported processor sockets
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS:LGA 1851
    • PRO X870E-S EVO WIFI:Socket AM5
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS:9466 MHz
    • PRO X870E-S EVO WIFI:8200 MHz
  • Number of HDDs supported
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS:8
    • PRO X870E-S EVO WIFI:4
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS:4
    • PRO X870E-S EVO WIFI:7
  • RAID levels
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS:0, 1, 5, 10
    • PRO X870E-S EVO WIFI:0, 1
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS:2
    • PRO X870E-S EVO WIFI:6

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Comparison of Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS, PRO X870E-S EVO WIFI
126 specifications
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1851 (Socket V1)Socket AM5
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)AMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series
Supported processor socketsDiffersLGA 1851Socket AM5
Memory1 differ
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs9466 MHz8200 MHz
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory per slotKnown for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4800,5600,8200 MHz
Storage controllers3 differ
Number of HDDs supportedDiffers84
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers47
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 100, 1
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one3840 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
DirectX versionKnown for one12.0Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers26
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers14
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front panel connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of CPU fan connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Known for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
12V power connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of water pump connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt headersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of RGB LED pin headersKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers12
DisplayPort versionDiffers2.11.4
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
WiFi-AP antenna jackKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1
Network1 differ
LAN controllerKnown for oneRealtek RTL8126Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-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 modelKnown for oneIntel Wi-Fi 7 BE200Unknown — not stated by the source
Features4 differ
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersIntelAMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel Z890AMD X870E
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC1220-VBRealtek ALC897
PC health monitoringDiffersFan, Temperature, Voltage, Water coolingCPU, Fan, Temperature, Voltage
Cooling typeKnown for onePassiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeKnown for oneATXUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots3 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers43
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers251102280
3rd M.2 largest key sizeDiffers221102280
4th M.2 largest key sizeKnown for one22110Unknown — not stated by the source
4th M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
BIOS2 differ
ACPI versionDiffers5.06.5
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
BIOS flashback buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) versionKnown for one2.7Unknown — not stated by the source
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) versionDiffers2.73.7
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 one345 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one294 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one80 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one2.92 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one305 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one244 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one35 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Antenna includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Screws includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneNorton® Internet Security (OEM version)Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
WeightKnown for one2.51 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one3 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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