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ASUS PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO vs GIGABYTE B550 X GAMING

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  • 40differ
  • 39identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO has 5,800 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE B550 X GAMING (9000 MHz vs 3200 MHz). The ASUS PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO has 128 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE B550 X GAMING (256 GB vs 128 GB). The ASUS PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO has 32 GB more maximum internal memory per slot than the GIGABYTE B550 X GAMING (64 GB vs 32 GB). Only the ASUS PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO has Wi-Fi. Processor socket: Socket AM5 on the ASUS PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO, Socket AM4 on the GIGABYTE B550 X GAMING.

  • Processor socket
    • PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO:Socket AM5
    • B550 X GAMING:Socket AM4
  • Supported processor sockets
    • PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO:Socket AM5
    • B550 X GAMING:Socket AM4
  • Supported memory types
    • PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO:DDR5-SDRAM
    • B550 X GAMING:DDR4-SDRAM
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO:9000 MHz
    • B550 X GAMING:3200 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO:256 GB
    • B550 X GAMING:128 GB
  • Maximum internal memory per slot
    • PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO:64 GB
    • B550 X GAMING:32 GB
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO:7
    • B550 X GAMING:6
  • RAID levels
    • PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO:0, 1, 5, 10
    • B550 X GAMING:0, 1, 10

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Comparison of PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO, B550 X GAMING
129 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM5Socket AM4
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 SeriesAMD Ryzen 5000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 Series
Supported processor socketsDiffersSocket AM5Socket AM4
Memory4 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR5-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Number of memory slots44
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityECC & Non-ECCECC & Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3200,2933,2667,2400,2133 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs9000 MHz3200 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers256 GB128 GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Maximum internal memory per slotDiffers64 GB32 GB
Storage controllers3 differ
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, SATA IIIM.2, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 3.0, SATA III
Number of HDDs supported44
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers76
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 10
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportNot supportedNot supported
Maximum resolutionDiffers7680 x 4320 pixels5120 x 2880 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
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O5 differ
USB 2.0 connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsDiffers10
Number of SATA III connectors44
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
Front panel connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of CPU fan connectors22
Number of chassis fan connectors44
EPS power connector (8-pin)YesYes
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Differs21
12V power connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of water pump connectorsDiffers12
RGB LED pin headerYesYes
Number of RGB LED pin headersDiffers34
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of temperature sensor headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
TPM connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers03
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
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 quantityDiffers20
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version2.12.1
DVI-D ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantity11
DisplayPort version1.41.4
Headphone outputs11
Line-inYesYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
WiFi-AP antenna jackKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffers5 Gigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8125
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneRealtek RTL8922AEUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMDAMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD B850AMD B550
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Product colourDiffersBlackDark brown
PC health monitoringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling
Cooling typePassivePassive
Power source typeATXATX
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 11Windows 11 x64
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC1220PUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots6 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsDiffers21
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers32
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers228025110
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers5.04.0
2nd M.2 largest key sizeDiffers228022110
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers5.03.0
PCI Express x4 (Gen 1.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
3rd M.2 largest key sizeKnown for one2280Unknown — not stated by the source
3rd M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory sizeDiffers512 Mbit128 Mbit
ACPI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.0
Clear CMOS jumperKnown 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
BIOS flashback buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 data4 differ
Package widthDiffers353 mm335 mm
Package depthDiffers273 mm270 mm
Package heightDiffers68 mm80 mm
Package weightDiffers2.14 kg2.47 kg
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width305 mm305 mm
Depth244 mm244 mm
HeightDiffers48 mm35 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Screws includedYesYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton® Internet Security (OEM version)
Antenna includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
WeightDiffers1.33 kg2.04 kg
mSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 year(s)

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