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Product comparison · 2 motherboards

GIGABYTE Z890 D PLUS vs MSI B550 GAMING WIFI6E

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  • 55specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 24identical
  • 67known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI B550 GAMING WIFI6E has 3,996 more memory slots than the GIGABYTE Z890 D PLUS (4000 vs 4). The GIGABYTE Z890 D PLUS has 4,666 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the MSI B550 GAMING WIFI6E (9466 MHz vs 4800 MHz). The GIGABYTE Z890 D PLUS has 128 GB more maximum internal memory than the MSI B550 GAMING WIFI6E (256 GB vs 128 GB). Only the MSI B550 GAMING WIFI6E has Wi-Fi. Processor manufacturer: Intel on the GIGABYTE Z890 D PLUS, AMD on the MSI B550 GAMING WIFI6E.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • Intel
    • AMD
  • Processor socket
    • LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
    • Socket AM4
  • Supported processor sockets
    • LGA 1851
    • Socket AM4
  • Supported memory types
    • DDR5-SDRAM
    • DDR4-SDRAM
  • Number of memory slots
    • 4
    • 4000
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • 9466 MHz
    • 4800 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • 256 GB
    • 128 GB
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • 8
    • 2

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122 specifications
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GIGABYTE

Z890 D PLUSView product
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MSI

B550 GAMING WIFI6EView product
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1851 (Socket V1)Socket AM4
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)AMD Ryzen 5000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 Series
Supported processor socketsDiffersLGA 1851Socket AM4
Memory4 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR5-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers44000
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityNon-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs9466 MHz4800 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers256 GB128 GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Maximum internal memory per slotKnown for one64 GB
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for one2667,2800,2933,3000,3066,3200,3466,3600,3733,3866,4000,4133,4266,4400,4533,4600,4733,4800,4866 MHz
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, SATA IIIM.2, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 3.0, SATA
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one4
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers82
RAID supportKnown for oneYes
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 5, 10
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneNot supported
Maximum resolutionKnown for one4096 x 2304 pixels
HDCPKnown for oneYes
HDCP versionKnown for one2.3
DirectX versionKnown for one12.0
Internal I/O4 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers24000
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsDiffers02
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers46
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
Front panel connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of CPU fan connectorsKnown for one2
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one4
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYes
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Known for one2
Number of water pump connectorsKnown for one2
Serial port headersKnown for one1
TPM connectorYesYes
Thunderbolt headersKnown for one2
RGB LED pin headerYesYes
Number of RGB LED pin headersKnown for one4
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for one6
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one6
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYes
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers48
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers40
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 quantityDiffers01
DVI-D ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantity11
DisplayPort versionDiffers2.11.2
Headphone outputsKnown for one1
Line-inKnown for oneYes
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4
Network3 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8125Realtek 8111H
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
BluetoothKnown for oneYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.3
Features2 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorKnown for oneATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersIntelAMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel Z890AMD B550
Audio chipRealtek ALC897Realtek ALC897
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Product colourKnown for oneBlack
PC health monitoringKnown for oneFan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling
Cooling typeKnown for onePassive
Power source typeKnown for oneATX
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 11 x64, Windows 10 x64
Expansion slots6 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsDiffers21
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slotsKnown for one1
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers42
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers251102280
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers5.04.0
2nd M.2 largest key sizeDiffers221102280
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers4.03.0
3rd M.2 largest key sizeKnown for one22110
3rd M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for one4.0
4th M.2 largest key sizeKnown for one22110
4th M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for one4.0
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1
PCI Express x1 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for one1
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1
BIOS2 differ
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory size256 Mbit256 Mbit
ACPI versionDiffers5.06.0
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneYes
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYes
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) versionKnown for one2.7
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) versionDiffers2.72.8
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneChina
Products per shipping (inner) caseKnown for one1 pc(s)
Batteryidentical
Battery weightKnown for one3 g
Lithium weight per batteryKnown for one0.07 g
Number of battery cellsKnown for one1
Battery capacityKnown for one220 mAh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)
Battery typeKnown for oneCR2032
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one335 mm
Package depthKnown for one270 mm
Package heightKnown for one80 mm
Package weightKnown for one1.7 kg
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one305 mm
DepthKnown for one244 mm
HeightKnown for one35 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for oneYes
Screws includedKnown for oneYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneNorton® Internet Security (OEM version)
Other featuresidentical
WeightKnown for one1.47 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one3 year(s)

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