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ASUS Prime B550M-A/CSM vs ASUS TUF GAMING B450M-PRO S

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  • 40specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 26identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • Prime B550M-A/CSM:M.2, SATA
    • TUF GAMING B450M-PRO S:M.2, SATA III
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • Prime B550M-A/CSM:4
    • TUF GAMING B450M-PRO S:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • Prime B550M-A/CSM:2
    • TUF GAMING B450M-PRO S:1
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • Prime B550M-A/CSM:0
    • TUF GAMING B450M-PRO S:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • Prime B550M-A/CSM:2
    • TUF GAMING B450M-PRO S:1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
    • Prime B550M-A/CSM:0
    • TUF GAMING B450M-PRO S:1
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • Prime B550M-A/CSM:1
    • TUF GAMING B450M-PRO S:0
  • Ethernet interface type
    • Prime B550M-A/CSM:Gigabit Ethernet
    • TUF GAMING B450M-PRO S:2.5 Gigabit Ethernet

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Comparison of Prime B550M-A/CSM, TUF GAMING B450M-PRO S
80 specifications
Processor1 differ
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 3000 SeriesAMD Athlon, AMD Ryzen 2000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 Series
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket AM4
Memory1 differ
Memory channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2400,2666,2800,3000,3200,3333,3466,3600,3733,3866,4000,4133,4266,4400,4600 MHz2133,2400,2666,2800,3000,3200,3466,3533,4400 MHz
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, SATAM.2, SATA III
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
RAID supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
RAID levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0, 1, 10
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2-Way CrossFireX
Discrete graphics supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers21
Audio connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front panel connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
CPU fan connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial port headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
RGB LED pin headerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A, USB Type-C
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8111HRealtek RTL8125B
Features3 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD B550AMD B450
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC887Realtek ALC S1200A
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10Windows 10 x64, Windows 7 x64
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, SilverUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of M.2 (M) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOSidentical
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Other featuresidentical
mSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source

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