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ASUS ROG STRIX B860-I GAMING WIFI vs GIGABYTE B760M DS3H AX DDR4

Researched, not hands-on tested.How we review ›

all judged against motherboards at a similar price

The ASUS ROG STRIX B860-I GAMING WIFI scores 7.1/10 overall, ahead of the GIGABYTE B760M DS3H AX DDR4 at 5.9/10.

The ASUS ROG STRIX B860-I GAMING WIFI leads on platform and features, connectivity and power delivery.

The GIGABYTE B760M DS3H AX DDR4 leads on BIOS and support and value.

The biggest difference is connectivity, where the ASUS ROG STRIX B860-I GAMING WIFI scores 9/10 to the GIGABYTE B760M DS3H AX DDR4's 6/10.

ASUS ROG STRIX B860-I GAMING WIFI

ASUS ROG STRIX B860-I GAMING WIFI

7.1/10verdict: good, not the best

This is a Mini-ITX LGA1851 board for compact Intel builds that need a lot of fast I/O. It suits buyers who want Thunderbolt 4, a 20Gbps USB-C port and Wi-Fi 7 on a B860 platform. It is less suited to anyone who wants BIOS Flashback or needs settled memory behaviour.

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GIGABYTE B760M DS3H AX DDR4

GIGABYTE B760M DS3H AX DDR4

5.9/10verdict: good, not the best

This board is for people building a mainstream Intel LGA1700 system on DDR4, perhaps reusing existing memory. It suits mid-range CPUs, with built-in 2.5GbE and Wi-Fi 6E. It is a weaker fit for anyone planning a flagship Core i9 or a lot of USB and SATA devices.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightASUS ROG STRIX B860-I GAMING WIFIGIGABYTE B760M DS3H AX DDR4
Platform and features25%7/106/10
Connectivity25%9/106/10
Power delivery20%7/104/10
BIOS and support15%5/107/10
Value15%6/107/10
Overall7.1/105.9/10

Specifications

SpecASUS ROG STRIX B860-I GAMING WIFIGIGABYTE B760M DS3H AX DDR4
CPU socket (e.g. AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700)LGA1851LGA1700
ChipsetIntel B860Intel B760
Form factor (ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX, E-ATX)Mini-ITX (6.7 x 6.7 in)Micro-ATX
Memory: type (DDR4 or DDR5), number of slots, maximum capacity and speedDDR5, 2 DIMM slots, max 128GB, up to 9066+ MT/s (OC), non-ECC unbuffered, CUDIMM supportedDDR4, four DIMM slots, up to 128 GB (32 GB per DIMM), dual channel, speeds up to 5333 MT/s (O.C.)
M.2 NVMe slots and their PCIe generation2 slots: M.2_1 PCIe 5.0 x4 (CPU-attached, 2260/2280); M.2_2 PCIe 4.0 x4 (chipset-attached, 2242/2260/2280)Two M.2 slots, both PCIe 4.0 x4
PCIe slots1 x PCIe 5.0 x16One PCIe 4.0 x16 slot with EZ-Latch
Wired and wireless networking (e.g. 2.5GbE, Wi-Fi 7)Intel 2.5GbE (one port); Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 2x2; Bluetooth 5.4Realtek 2.5GbE LAN; Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with Bluetooth 5.2 or 5.3 depending on PCB revision
Rear USB ports, including USB-C and USB4Rear: 1 Thunderbolt 4 USB-C, 1 USB 20Gbps USB-C, 1 USB 10Gbps Type-A, 3 USB 5Gbps Type-A, 2 USB 2.0 Type-A (8 ports); front USB-C 10Gbps headernot listed

Strengths and weaknesses

ASUS ROG STRIX B860-I GAMING WIFI

  • + Thunderbolt 4, 20Gbps USB-C and Wi-Fi 7 on one board
  • + PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot
  • + 10+1+2+1 VRM with 80A DrMOS, praised by owners
  • − No BIOS Flashback, according to TechPowerUp
  • − Some memory boot and profile problems reported
  • − Armoury Crate software criticised by an owner and a reviewer

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want BIOS Flashback for updating without a CPU installed.
  • Builders who need more than two DIMM slots or a second Ethernet port.
  • Anyone pairing the top LGA1851 chip with a cramped, poorly ventilated case.
Read the full ASUS ROG STRIX B860-I GAMING WIFI review ›

GIGABYTE B760M DS3H AX DDR4

  • + 2.5GbE and Wi-Fi 6E built in
  • + Q-Flash Plus BIOS update without a CPU
  • + Two PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots
  • − Entry-level VRM runs warm and may limit flagship chips
  • − Few USB ports reported by owners
  • − Only four SATA ports and no PCIe 5.0

Skip it if:

  • Buyers planning a flagship Core i9 and wanting full sustained boost
  • Anyone who needs many rear USB ports or more than four SATA drives
  • Builders who want PCIe 5.0 for graphics or NVMe
Read the full GIGABYTE B760M DS3H AX DDR4 review ›

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