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GIGABYTE Z890 D PLUS vs GIGABYTE Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7

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  • 102specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 77identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE Z890 D PLUS has 2 more memory slots than the GIGABYTE Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7 (4 vs 2). The GIGABYTE Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7 has 267 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE Z890 D PLUS (9733 MHz vs 9466 MHz). The GIGABYTE Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7 has 64 GB more maximum internal memory per slot than the GIGABYTE Z890 D PLUS (128 GB vs 64 GB). Only the GIGABYTE Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7 has Wi-Fi. ECC сompatibility: Non-ECC on the GIGABYTE Z890 D PLUS, ECC & Non-ECC on the GIGABYTE Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7.

  • Number of memory slots
    • Z890 D PLUS:4
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:2
  • ECC сompatibility
    • Z890 D PLUS:Non-ECC
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:ECC & Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • Z890 D PLUS:9466 MHz
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:9733 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory per slot
    • Z890 D PLUS:64 GB
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:128 GB
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • Z890 D PLUS:8
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:9
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • Z890 D PLUS:2
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors
    • Z890 D PLUS:0
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:1
  • LAN controller
    • Z890 D PLUS:Realtek RTL8125
    • Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7:Realtek RTL8126

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Comparison of Z890 D PLUS, Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7
121 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
Memory4 differ
Supported memory typesDDR5-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers42
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityDiffersNon-ECCECC & Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs9466 MHz9733 MHz
Maximum internal memory256 GB256 GB
Maximum internal memory per slotDiffers64 GB128 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, SATA IIIM.2, NVMe, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 5.0, SATA III
Number of HDDs supported44
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers89
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/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsDiffers01
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 connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of water pump connectors22
TPM connectorYesYes
RGB LED pin headerYesYes
Number of RGB LED pin headers44
Serial port headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt headersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O portsidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity44
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 quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity11
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 portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
WiFi-AP antenna jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet5 Gigabit Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8125Realtek RTL8126
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
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 7 (802.11be)
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8922AE
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.4
Features3 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyIntelIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel Z890Intel Z890 Express
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 supportedDiffersWindows 11 x64, Windows 10 x64Windows 11
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC897Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots4 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsDiffers21
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots11
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers45
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 sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2280
5th M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory sizeDiffers256 Mbit512 Mbit
ACPI version5.05.0
Clear CMOS buttonYesYes
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) version2.72.7
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version2.72.7
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 widthDiffers335 mm270 mm
Package depthDiffers270 mm268 mm
Package heightDiffers80 mm68 mm
Package weightDiffers1.7 kg1.47 kg
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm244 mm
Depth244 mm244 mm
Height35 mm35 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Antenna includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteries includedYesYes
Screws includedYesYes
Bundled softwareNorton® Internet Security (OEM version)Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
Other features1 differ
WeightDiffers1.47 kg1.27 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty period3 year(s)3 year(s)

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