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| Motherboard | ![]() $68475 | ![]() $54999 |
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Chipset | Intel B860 | Intel Z890 |
Socket | LGA1851 | LGA1851 |
Form Factor | Micro ATX | EATX |
Max Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
Memory Slots | 4 | 4 |
ECC Memory Support | No | No |
PCIe x16 Slots | 1 | 3 |
PCIe x16 4.0 Slots | 1 | 3 |
M.2 Slots | 4 | 8 |
M.2 Slot Specifics |
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SATA Ports | 4 | 6 |
USB 2.0 Headers | 1 | 2 |
USB 3.2 Headers | 1 | 2 |
USB 3.2 (Gen 2) Headers | 1 | 0 |
WiFi | 802.11 ax | 802.11 ax |
Ethernet Speed | 2.5 Gbps | 10 Gbps |
Audio Chipset | Realtek | Realtek |
Audio Channels | 7.1 | 7.1 |
Optical S/PDIF Out | No | Yes |
BIOS Flashback | No | Yes |
Color | Dark | Dark |
Supported CPUs | Intel Core Ultra Series 2 | Intel Core Ultra Series 2 |
M.2 Heatsink/Shields | - | Yes |
Comparison Analysis
Comparing the B860 TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS vs Z890 AI TOP reveals distinct differences in their targeted use cases.
The Z890 AI TOP is the more budget-friendly option, costing approximately $135 (25%) less than the B860 TUF GAMING B860M-PLUS.

