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GIGABYTE B860 DS3H Review | 107 Data compared

Avg. price:~£150CPU socket:LGA 1851Chipset:Intel B860Form factor:ATX

GIGABYTE B860 DS3H Review: Compare 107 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Motherboards category and whether it is worth buying.

GIGABYTE B860 DS3H
7.7/10

Overall score

Score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the motherboard's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best motherboards on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 71% of models
Score components

90%

7.7

Technical score

10%

8.3

User score

â–²Better than 71% of motherboards
8.3

Value for money

Value for money
8.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the motherboard's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a motherboard that offers a strong balance of features, performance, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 74% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

â–²Better than 74%
7.7

Technical score

Technical score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Motherboards category across these key areas: Platform & Features, Memory, Storage, Expansion, Ports & USB, Network, Audio, Power & Cooling.
When it matters
When you want to compare motherboards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components

19%

9.9

Memory

16%

8.6

Platform & Features

16%

6.6

Storage

15%

9.1

Network

13%

3.7

Ports & USB

8%

7.9

Expansion

8%

6.2

Power & Cooling

5%

7.3

Audio

â–²Better than 70%
8.3

User score

User score
8.3/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the motherboard.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a motherboard performs in real-world builds and how reliable it is in terms of stability, BIOS usability, connectivity, and long-term ownership.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components

70%

9.5

User ratings

30%

5.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 66%
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Technical Specifications of motherboard GIGABYTE B860 DS3H

Technical score
Technical score
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Motherboards category across these key areas: Platform & Features, Memory, Storage, Expansion, Ports & USB, Network, Audio, Power & Cooling.
When it matters
When you want to compare motherboards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components:

19%

9.9

Memory

16%

8.6

Platform & Features

16%

6.6

Storage

15%

9.1

Network

13%

3.7

Ports & USB

8%

7.9

Expansion

8%

6.2

Power & Cooling

5%

7.3

Audio

7.7
User score
User score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the motherboard.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a motherboard performs in real-world builds and how reliable it is in terms of stability, BIOS usability, connectivity, and long-term ownership.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components

70%

9.5

User ratings

30%

5.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.3
Popularity
Popularity
5.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the motherboard.
When it matters
When you prefer a motherboard that has already been bought and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Popularity:
GIGABYTE B860 DS3H has a popularity score of 5.3 points, which is lower than that of 59.8% of products in this category.
5.3
Value for money
Value for money
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the motherboard's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a motherboard that offers a strong balance of features, performance, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 74% of models
Score components:

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

8.3
Brand name
Gigabyte
CPU socket
LGA 1851
This motherboard uses the LGA 1851 CPU socket, which is more advanced than that of 77.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 8.1% of motherboards.
CPU platform
Intel
This motherboard is built for the Intel CPU platform, which is more versatile than that of 31.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 68.4% of motherboards.
Chipset
Intel B860
This motherboard uses the Intel B860 chipset, which is more advanced than that of 85.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 3.4% of motherboards.
Form factor
ATX
This motherboard has the ATX form factor, which is more versatile than that of 47.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 52.2% of motherboards.
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DDR memory version
DDR5
This motherboard uses DDR5 memory, which is newer than that of 64.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 35.7% of motherboards.
Memory slots
4
Market range: <2 – >4
This motherboard has 4 Memory slots, which is more than 21.5% of motherboards and equal to 72.5% of motherboards.
Maximum memory capacity
256 GB
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This motherboard supports up to 256 GB of memory, which is more than 82.9% of motherboards and equal to 16.4% of motherboards.
Memory channels
2
This motherboard supports 2 memory channels, which is more than 0.2% of motherboards and equal to 92.6% of motherboards.
Maximum RAM speed
9,066 MT/s
Market range: <2k MT/s – >8k MT/s
This motherboard supports memory speeds up to 9,066 MT/s, which is higher than that of 96.4% of motherboards and equal to that of 1.3% of motherboards.
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N. of M.2 sockets
2
Market range: <0 – >4
This motherboard has 2 M.2 sockets, which is more than 30.8% of motherboards and equal to 34.4% of motherboards.
M.2 slot interface per slot
1x PCIe 5.0 x4/x2, 1x PCIe 4.0 x4/x2
This motherboard offers 1x PCIe 5.0x4/x2, 1x PCIe 4.0x4/x2 for M.2 slot interfaces, which is faster than that of 83.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.6% of motherboards.
N. of SATA 3 connectors
4
Market range: <4 – >8
This motherboard has 4 SATA 3 connectors, which is more than 5.6% of motherboards and equal to 46.2% of motherboards.
Supported RAID levels
0/1/5/10
This motherboard supports RAID levels 0/1/5/10, which is broader than 32% of motherboards and equal to 68% of motherboards.
JBOD excluded from RAID-level set
NVMe RAID support
no
This motherboard does not support NVMe RAID. 59.8% of motherboards support this feature.
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N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
1
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard has 1 PCIe 5.0x16 slots, which is more than 68.6% of motherboards and equal to 26.6% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
1
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard has 1 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is more than 55.5% of motherboards and equal to 35.4% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
0
Market range: <0 – >3
This motherboard has 0 PCIe 3.0x16 slots, which is fewer than 59.6% of motherboards and equal to 40.4% of motherboards.
PCIe slot electrical configuration
x16/x1/x1/x1/x1
This motherboard uses x16/x1/x1/x1/x1 for PCIe slot electrical configuration, which is more flexible than that of 77.2% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.2% of motherboards.
PCIe bifurcation support
yes
This motherboard supports PCIe bifurcation. 40.4% of motherboards support this feature.
x8/x4/x4.
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Total USB ports (rear I/O)
6
Market range: <6 – >10
This motherboard has 6 USB ports (rear I/O), which is fewer than 64.3% of motherboards and equal to 32.7% of motherboards.
Total USB ports (including headers)
12
Market range: <11 – >19
This motherboard has 12 USB ports (including headers), which is fewer than 72.6% of motherboards and equal to 16.3% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
1
Market range: <0 – >2
This motherboard has 1 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is more than 35.5% of motherboards and equal to 48.7% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (including headers)
2
Market range: <0 – >3
This motherboard has 2 USB-C ports (including headers), which is more than 51.7% of motherboards and equal to 32.9% of motherboards.
N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C)
1
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C), which is more than 81.7% of motherboards and equal to 18% of motherboards.
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LAN speed
2.5 Gbps
Market range: <1 Gbps – >2.5 Gbps
This motherboard supports LAN speeds up to 2.5 Gbps, which is higher than that of 49.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 41.4% of motherboards.
LAN controller
Realtek RTL8125
This motherboard uses the Realtek RTL8125 LAN controller, which is more advanced than that of 82.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 2.6% of motherboards.
N. of RJ45 ports
1
Market range: <1 – >2
This motherboard has 1 RJ45 ports, which is fewer than 14.4% of motherboards and equal to 85.6% of motherboards.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This motherboard supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 50% of motherboards support this feature.
Wi-Fi 6E.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
This motherboard supports Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), which is newer than that of 72.1% of motherboards and equal to that of 16.6% of motherboards.
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Audio codec
Realtek ALC897
This motherboard uses the Realtek ALC897 audio codec, which is less advanced than that of 50.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 29.2% of motherboards.
Audio channels
7.1
This motherboard offers 7.1 audio channels, which is more than 4.9% of motherboards and equal to 95.1% of motherboards.
Audio SNR
?
Headphone amp support
no
This motherboard does not support a headphone amp. 59.3% of motherboards support this feature.
N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
3
Market range: <2 – >6
This motherboard has 3 3.5mm audio jacks, which is fewer than 50.4% of motherboards and equal to 38.1% of motherboards.
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VRM phases
4
This motherboard has 4 VRM phases, which is fewer than 96.7% of motherboards and equal to 2% of motherboards.
N. of CPU power connectors
1
Market range: <1 – >2
This motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors, which is fewer than 45.5% of motherboards and equal to 54.5% of motherboards.
N. of fan headers
6
Market range: <3 – >8
This motherboard has 6 fan headers, which is more than 50% of motherboards and equal to 22.3% of motherboards.
Pump header
yes
This motherboard has a pump header. 21.9% of motherboards include this feature.
Pump header max current
2 A
Market range: <0 A – >3 A
This motherboard supports up to 2 A on the pump header, which is higher than that of 45.4% of motherboards and equal to that of 32.4% of motherboards.
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GIGABYTE B860 DS3H vs the average motherboard

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  • 2x more maximum memory capacity
    This motherboard has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (256 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
    256 GB vs 128 GB
  • Newer CPU socket
    This motherboard has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (LGA 1851 vs LGA 1151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1151 CPU socket.
    LGA 1,851 vs LGA 1,151
  • Newer DDR memory generation
    This motherboard has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.
    DDR5 vs DDR4
  • 1 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    This motherboard has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.
    1 vs 0
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C ports
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C port/s.
    1 vs 0
  • More advanced LAN controller
    This motherboard has better LAN controller than the average motherboard (Realtek RTL8125 vs Killer + Intel + Realtek). The average motherboard uses Killer + Intel + Realtek LAN controller.
    Realtek RTL8125 vs Killer + Intel + Realtek
  • 91.5% higher maximum RAM speed
    This motherboard has a higher maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (9,066 MT/s vs 4,733 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4,733 MT/s.
    9,066 MT/s vs 4,733 MT/s
  • Newer Wi-Fi standard
    This motherboard has newer Wi-Fi standard than the average motherboard (Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average motherboard supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Wi-Fi.
    Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Newer CPU socket
    This motherboard has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (LGA 1851 vs LGA 1151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1151 CPU socket.
    LGA 1,851 vs LGA 1,151
  • 4 newer release date
    This motherboard has a newer release date than the average motherboard (2025 vs 2021). The average motherboard was released in 2021.
    January 2025
    2025 vs 2021
  • 2x more maximum memory capacity
    This motherboard has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (256 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
    256 GB vs 128 GB
  • Newer DDR memory generation
    This motherboard has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.
    DDR5 vs DDR4
  • 91.5% higher maximum RAM speed
    This motherboard has a higher maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (9,066 MT/s vs 4,733 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4,733 MT/s.
    9,066 MT/s vs 4,733 MT/s
  • 83.8% higher overclocked RAM speed
    This motherboard has a higher overclocked RAM speed than the average motherboard (9,066 MT/s vs 4,933 MT/s). The average motherboard supports overclocked RAM speed of 4,933 MT/s.
    9,066 MT/s vs 4,933 MT/s
  • 1 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    This motherboard has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.
    1 vs 0
  • 1 more PCIe 4.0x16 slots
    This motherboard has more PCIe 4.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slot/s.
    1 vs 0
  • 3 more PCIe x1 slots
    This motherboard has more PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (4 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.
    4 vs 1
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C ports
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 USB-C port/s.
    1 vs 0
  • 1 more total USB-C connections
    This motherboard has more total USB-C connections than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 total USB-C connections.
    2 vs 1
  • 2 more USB 2.0 ports
    This motherboard has more USB 2.0 ports than the average motherboard (4 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 port/s.
    4 vs 2
  • More advanced LAN controller
    This motherboard has better LAN controller than the average motherboard (Realtek RTL8125 vs Killer + Intel + Realtek). The average motherboard uses Killer + Intel + Realtek LAN controller.
    Realtek RTL8125 vs Killer + Intel + Realtek
  • Newer Wi-Fi standard
    This motherboard has newer Wi-Fi standard than the average motherboard (Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average motherboard supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Wi-Fi.
    Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • 1 more ARGB headers
    This motherboard has more ARGB headers than the average motherboard (3 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 ARGB header/s.
    3 vs 2
  • No NVMe RAID support
    This motherboard does not support NVMe RAID, while the average motherboard does. 59.8% of motherboards support NVMe RAID.
  • 2 fewer rear USB ports
    This motherboard has fewer rear USB ports than the average motherboard (6 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
    6 vs 8
  • Fewer VRM phases
    This motherboard has fewer VRM phases than the average motherboard (4 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
    4 vs 10
  • 4 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    This motherboard has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.
    0 vs 4
  • 3 fewer total USB connections
    This motherboard has fewer total USB connections than the average motherboard (12 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
    12 vs 15
  • No multi-GPU support
    This motherboard does not support multi-GPU, while the average motherboard does. 54.6% of motherboards support multi-GPU.
  • No headphone amp support
    This motherboard does not support a headphone amp, while the average motherboard does. 59.2% of motherboards support a headphone amp.
  • 2 fewer 3.5mm audio jacks
    This motherboard has fewer 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (3 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 3.5mm audio jacks.
    3 vs 5
  • No NVMe RAID support
    This motherboard does not support NVMe RAID, while the average motherboard does. 59.8% of motherboards support NVMe RAID.
  • No multi-GPU support
    This motherboard does not support multi-GPU, while the average motherboard does. 54.6% of motherboards support multi-GPU.
  • 1 fewer PCIe 3.0x16 slots
    This motherboard has fewer PCIe 3.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe 3.0x16 slot/s.
    0 vs 1
  • 2 fewer rear USB ports
    This motherboard has fewer rear USB ports than the average motherboard (6 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
    6 vs 8
  • 4 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    This motherboard has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.
    0 vs 4
  • 3 fewer total USB connections
    This motherboard has fewer total USB connections than the average motherboard (12 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
    12 vs 15
  • No headphone amp support
    This motherboard does not support a headphone amp, while the average motherboard does. 59.2% of motherboards support a headphone amp.
  • 2 fewer 3.5mm audio jacks
    This motherboard has fewer 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (3 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 3.5mm audio jacks.
    3 vs 5
  • No optical S/PDIF out
    This motherboard does not have optical S/PDIF out, while the average motherboard does. 55.8% of motherboards include optical S/PDIF out.
  • Fewer VRM phases
    This motherboard has fewer VRM phases than the average motherboard (4 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
    4 vs 10
  • No onboard RGB lighting
    This motherboard does not have onboard RGB lighting, while the average motherboard does. 50.4% of motherboards include onboard RGB lighting.

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about GIGABYTE B860 DS3H

  • Excellent value-to-feature ratio for the Intel LGA 1851 platform
  • Support for high-speed DDR5 memory (up to 9066 MHz in some variants)
  • Includes a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, providing future-proofing for next-gen GPUs
  • User-friendly 'EZ-Latch' mechanism makes removing graphics cards much easier
  • Multiple M.2 slots (up to 3 on some models) with integrated thermal guards
  • Q-Flash Plus button allows BIOS updates without a CPU or RAM installed
  • Decent connectivity with 2.5GbE LAN and options for WiFi 6E

What customers don't like about GIGABYTE B860 DS3H

  • VRM design (typically 5+1+2 phases) is basic and may throttle high-end Intel Core Ultra 7/9 processors under sustained heavy loads
  • Limited heatsink coverage on power delivery components compared to higher-end 'Aorus' models
  • Realtek ALC897 audio codec is an entry-level solution with basic sound quality
  • BIOS layout can be unintuitive for some users, occasionally requiring manual power limit adjustments for optimal performance
  • Aesthetic design is minimalist and lacks integrated RGB lighting, which may not appeal to all gamers
  • Potential for initial BIOS stability issues common with new chipset launches

Verdict

The Gigabyte B860 DS3H is an ATX motherboard designed for Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processors on the LGA 1851 socket, featuring a robust 8+1+2 phase hybrid VRM for stable power delivery. It supports up to 256GB of dual-channel DDR5 memory with extreme overclocking speeds reaching 9066 MT/s, and includes a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot alongside two M.2 slots (one PCIe 5.0 and one PCIe 4.0) for high-speed storage. Main pros include its 'DIY-friendly' EZ-Latch designs for quick component release, 2.5GbE LAN for fast networking, and a versatile I/O panel with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C and dual DisplayPort/HDMI 2.1 outputs. Potential cons are its entry-level positioning which may lack the advanced multi-layered cooling or high-end audio codecs found on premium boards, and it does not include built-in Wi-Fi (unlike the separate WIFI6E variant).

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