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ASUS PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO vs GIGABYTE B550M K WIFI6E

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  • 85specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 43identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO has 4,267 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE B550M K WIFI6E (9000 MHz vs 4733 MHz). The ASUS PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO has 128 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE B550M K WIFI6E (256 GB vs 128 GB). The ASUS PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO has 32 GB more maximum internal memory per slot than the GIGABYTE B550M K WIFI6E (64 GB vs 32 GB). Processor socket: Socket AM5 on the ASUS PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO, Socket AM4 on the GIGABYTE B550M K WIFI6E. Supported processor sockets: Socket AM5 on the ASUS PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO, Socket AM4 on the GIGABYTE B550M K WIFI6E.

  • Processor socket
    • PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO:Socket AM5
    • B550M K WIFI6E:Socket AM4
  • Supported processor sockets
    • PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO:Socket AM5
    • B550M K WIFI6E:Socket AM4
  • Supported memory types
    • PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO:DDR5-SDRAM
    • B550M K WIFI6E:DDR4-SDRAM
  • Memory channels
    • PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO:Dual-channel
    • B550M K WIFI6E:Dodeca-channel
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO:9000 MHz
    • B550M K WIFI6E:4733 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO:256 GB
    • B550M K WIFI6E:128 GB
  • Maximum internal memory per slot
    • PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO:64 GB
    • B550M K WIFI6E:32 GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO:M.2, SATA III
    • B550M K WIFI6E:M.2, SATA

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Comparison of PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO, B550M K WIFI6E
128 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM5Socket AM4
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 SeriesAMD Ryzen 3000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 Series, AMD Ryzen 5000 Series
Supported processor socketsDiffersSocket AM5Socket AM4
Memory5 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR5-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Number of memory slots44
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDiffersDual-channelDodeca-channel
ECC сompatibilityECC & Non-ECCECC & Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4733,4600,4400,4266,4133,4000,3866,3733,3600,3466,3400,3200,2933,2667,2400,2133 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs9000 MHz4733 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers256 GB128 GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Maximum internal memory per slotDiffers64 GB32 GB
Storage controllers4 differ
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, SATA IIIM.2, SATA
Number of HDDs supportedDiffers42
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 connectorsDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors11
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 connectorsDiffers21
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers41
EPS power connector (8-pin)YesYes
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Differs21
12V power connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TPM connectorYesYes
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
Number of water pump connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
RGB LED pin headerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of RGB LED pin headersKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers04
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers20
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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
Microphone inYesYes
WiFi-AP antenna jack22
Network4 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffers5 Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8111H
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller modelDiffersRealtek RTL8922AEMediaTek MT7902
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.3
Features5 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMDAMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD B850AMD B550
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC1220PRealtek ALC897
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Product colourDiffersBlackDark brown
PC health monitoringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFan, Temperature, Voltage
Cooling typePassivePassive
Power source typeATXATX
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 11Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64
Expansion slots4 differ
PCI Express x1 (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 size22802280
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers5.04.0
2nd M.2 largest key size22802280
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 data3 differ
Package widthDiffers353 mm270 mm
Package depthDiffers273 mm268 mm
Package height68 mm68 mm
Package weightDiffers2.14 kg1.02 kg
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm244 mm
Depth244 mm244 mm
HeightDiffers48 mm35 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Antenna includedYesYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Screws includedYesYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton® Internet Security (OEM version)
Cables includedKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
WeightDiffers1.33 kg940 g
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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