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GIGABYTE Z890 EAGLE WIFI7 PLUS vs MSI PRO B860M-E

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  • 61specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 30identical
  • 62known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE Z890 EAGLE WIFI7 PLUS has 2 more memory slots than the MSI PRO B860M-E (4 vs 2). The GIGABYTE Z890 EAGLE WIFI7 PLUS has 400 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the MSI PRO B860M-E (9466 MHz vs 9066 MHz). The GIGABYTE Z890 EAGLE WIFI7 PLUS has 128 GB more maximum internal memory than the MSI PRO B860M-E (256 GB vs 128 GB). Supported storage drive interfaces: M.2, SATA III on the GIGABYTE Z890 EAGLE WIFI7 PLUS, M.2, Micro SATA III on the MSI PRO B860M-E. Motherboard form factor: ATX on the GIGABYTE Z890 EAGLE WIFI7 PLUS, micro ATX on the MSI PRO B860M-E.

  • Number of memory slots
    • Z890 EAGLE WIFI7 PLUS:4
    • PRO B860M-E:2
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • Z890 EAGLE WIFI7 PLUS:9466 MHz
    • PRO B860M-E:9066 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Z890 EAGLE WIFI7 PLUS:256 GB
    • PRO B860M-E:128 GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • Z890 EAGLE WIFI7 PLUS:M.2, SATA III
    • PRO B860M-E:M.2, Micro SATA III
  • Number of HDDs supported
    • Z890 EAGLE WIFI7 PLUS:8
    • PRO B860M-E:4
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • Z890 EAGLE WIFI7 PLUS:4
    • PRO B860M-E:6
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • Z890 EAGLE WIFI7 PLUS:2
    • PRO B860M-E:4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • Z890 EAGLE WIFI7 PLUS:1
    • PRO B860M-E:2

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Comparison of Z890 EAGLE WIFI7 PLUS, PRO B860M-E
123 specifications
Memory3 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers42
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs9466 MHz9066 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers256 GB128 GB
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 source9066,6400 MHz
Storage controllers3 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, SATA IIIM.2, Micro SATA III
Number of HDDs supportedDiffers84
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers46
RAID supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 5, 10Unknown — not stated by the source
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/O5 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers12
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front panel connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of CPU fan connectorsDiffers21
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — 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 connectorsDiffers21
TPM connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt headersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of RGB LED pin headersDiffers43
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 ports5 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one2.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-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
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
WiFi-AP antenna jackKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1
Network2 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet5 Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneRealtek RTL8125DUnknown — 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 WIFI 7 BE202NGW MUnknown — not stated by the source
Features4 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersIntelAMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel Z890Intel B860
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC1220Realtek ALC897
PC health monitoringKnown for oneFan, Temperature, Voltage, Water coolingUnknown — not stated by the source
Cooling typeKnown for onePassiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeKnown for oneATXUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots4 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsDiffers23
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers42
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers251102280
2nd M.2 largest key sizeDiffers221102280
3rd M.2 largest key sizeKnown for one22110Unknown — not stated by the source
3rd M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
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
BIOS3 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers512 Mbit256 Mbit
ACPI versionDiffers5.06.5
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS 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 & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm220 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm243.8 mm
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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