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Product comparison · 2 motherboards

GIGABYTE Z890 EAGLE PLUS vs MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI II

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  • 63specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 32identical
  • 57known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE Z890 EAGLE PLUS has 1,066 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI II (9466 MHz vs 8400 MHz). The MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI II has 2 more USB 2.0 connectors than the GIGABYTE Z890 EAGLE PLUS (4 vs 2). The MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI II has 3 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors than the GIGABYTE Z890 EAGLE PLUS (4 vs 1). Only the MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI II has Wi-Fi. Processor manufacturer: Intel on the GIGABYTE Z890 EAGLE PLUS, AMD on the MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI II.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • Intel
    • AMD
  • Processor socket
    • LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
    • Socket AM5
  • Supported processor sockets
    • LGA 1851
    • Socket AM5
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • 9466 MHz
    • 8400 MHz
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • M.2, SATA III
    • M.2, Micro SATA III
  • RAID levels
    • 0, 1, 5, 10
    • 0, 1, 10
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • 2
    • 4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • 1
    • 4

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Z890 EAGLE PLUSView product
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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 MHz8400 MHz
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYes
Maximum internal memory per slotKnown for one64 GB
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for one4800,5600,8400 MHz
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, SATA IIIM.2, Micro SATA III
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 10
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneNot supported
Maximum resolutionKnown for one3840 x 2160 pixels
DirectX versionKnown for one12.0
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneNo
Internal I/O5 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers14
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneYes
Front panel connectorKnown for oneYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneYes
Number of CPU fan connectorsDiffers26
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 connectorsDiffers21
TPM connectorKnown for oneYes
Thunderbolt headersKnown for one2
Number of RGB LED pin headersDiffers43
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for one0
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for one0
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers31
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers03
USB4 Gen 2x2 ports quantityKnown for one1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
DisplayPort versionKnown for one2.1
Headphone outputsKnown for one1
Line-inKnown for oneYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYes
Digital audio optical outKnown for one1
HDMI versionKnown for one2.1
Network2 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet5 Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneRealtek RTL8125
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, 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)
BluetoothKnown for oneYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.4
Features3 differ
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersIntelAMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel Z890AMD B850
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC1220-VBRealtek ALC4080
PC health monitoringKnown for oneFan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling
Cooling typeKnown for onePassive
Power source typeKnown for oneATX
Expansion slots6 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsDiffers21
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers2511022110
2nd M.2 largest key sizeDiffers221102280
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers4.05.0
3rd M.2 largest key sizeDiffers221102280
4th M.2 largest key sizeDiffers221102280
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1
BIOS3 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers512 Mbit256 Mbit
ACPI versionDiffers5.06.5
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneYes
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYes
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) versionKnown for one2.7
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) versionDiffers2.73.7
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 one345 mm
Package depthKnown for one294 mm
Package heightKnown for one80 mm
Package weightKnown for one2.85 kg
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm243.8 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm304.8 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 one2.44 kg
mSATA ports quantityKnown for one0
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one3 year(s)

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