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| Motherboard | ![]() $42900 | ![]() $15999 |
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Chipset | Intel Z790 | Intel B860 |
Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
Form Factor | ATX | Mini-ITX |
Max Memory | 192 GB | 128 GB |
Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
Memory Slots | 4 | 2 |
ECC Memory Support | No | No |
PCIe x16 Slots | 1 | 1 |
PCIe x16 4.0 Slots | 0 | 1 |
PCIe x16 5.0 Slots | 1 | 0 |
PCIe x1 Slots | 2 | 0 |
M.2 Slots | 4 | 1 |
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SATA Ports | 4 | 4 |
USB 2.0 Headers | 2 | 1 |
USB 3.2 Headers | 1 | 1 |
USB 3.2 (Gen 2) Headers | 1 | 1 |
WiFi | 802.11 ax | 802.11 ax |
Bluetooth | 5.3 | - |
Ethernet Speed | 2.5 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps |
Audio Chipset | Realtek | Realtek |
Audio Channels | 7.1 | 7.1 |
Optical S/PDIF Out | Yes | Yes |
BIOS Flashback | Yes | No |
Color | Dark | Dark |
Supported CPUs | Intel 12th, 13th, 14th Gen | Intel Core Ultra Series 2 |
M.2 Heatsink/Shields | Yes | No |
Comparison Analysis
Comparing the Z790 PRIME-A WIFI vs B860I WiFi Mini ITX reveals distinct differences in their targeted use cases.
The B860I WiFi Mini ITX is the more budget-friendly option, costing approximately $269 (168%) less than the Z790 PRIME-A WIFI.

