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ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB vs GIGABYTE Z890 D PLUS

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  • 65specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 33identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE Z890 D PLUS has 2 more memory slots than the ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB (4 vs 2). The GIGABYTE Z890 D PLUS has 192 GB more maximum internal memory than the ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB (256 GB vs 64 GB). The GIGABYTE Z890 D PLUS has 3 more storage drives supported than the ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB (8 vs 5). Processor manufacturer: AMD on the ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB, Intel on the GIGABYTE Z890 D PLUS. Processor socket: Socket AM4 on the ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB, LGA 1851 (Socket V1) on the GIGABYTE Z890 D PLUS.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • PRIME A520M-K ARGB:AMD
    • Z890 D PLUS:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • PRIME A520M-K ARGB:Socket AM4
    • Z890 D PLUS:LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
  • Supported processor sockets
    • PRIME A520M-K ARGB:Socket AM4
    • Z890 D PLUS:LGA 1851
  • Supported memory types
    • PRIME A520M-K ARGB:DDR4-SDRAM
    • Z890 D PLUS:DDR5-SDRAM
  • Number of memory slots
    • PRIME A520M-K ARGB:2
    • Z890 D PLUS:4
  • ECC сompatibility
    • PRIME A520M-K ARGB:ECC
    • Z890 D PLUS:Non-ECC
  • Maximum internal memory
    • PRIME A520M-K ARGB:64 GB
    • Z890 D PLUS:256 GB
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • PRIME A520M-K ARGB:5
    • Z890 D PLUS:8

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Comparison of PRIME A520M-K ARGB, Z890 D PLUS
117 specifications
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM4LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 5000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 SeriesIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Supported processor socketsDiffersSocket AM4LGA 1851
Memory4 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speed (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9466 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB256 GB
Maximum internal memory per slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 GB
Storage controllers2 differ
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers58
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphicsidentical
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4096 x 2304 pixels
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDCP versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.3
DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.0
Internal I/O3 differ
Number of CPU fan connectorsDiffers12
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers24
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of water pump connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Serial port headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Thunderbolt headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of RGB LED pin headersDiffers34
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
12V power connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8125
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
Features5 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A520Intel Z890
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC897
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteBlack
PC health monitoringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePassive
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceATX
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10 x64, Windows 11Windows 11 x64, Windows 10 x64
Expansion slots3 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers14
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers228025110
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers3.05.0
2nd M.2 largest key sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22110
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
3rd M.2 largest key sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22110
3rd M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
4th M.2 largest key sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22110
4th M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS1 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers128 Mbit256 Mbit
ACPI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.0
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Products per shipping (inner) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Batteryidentical
Battery weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 g
Lithium weight per batteryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.07 g
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 mAh
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCR2032
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers260 mm335 mm
Package heightDiffers51.5 mm80 mm
Package weightDiffers804 g1.7 kg
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers226 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers226 mm244 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton® Internet Security (OEM version)
Cables includedKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.47 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 year(s)

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