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ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20 vs GIGABYTE B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7

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  • 78specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 40identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20 has 6,400 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (9600 MHz vs 3200 MHz). The ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20 has 128 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (256 GB vs 128 GB). The ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20 has 32 GB more maximum internal memory per slot than the GIGABYTE B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (64 GB vs 32 GB). Processor socket: Socket AM5 on the ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20, Socket AM4 on the GIGABYTE B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7. Supported processor sockets: Socket AM5 on the ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20, Socket AM4 on the GIGABYTE B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7.

  • Processor socket
    • ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20:Socket AM5
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7:Socket AM4
  • Supported processor sockets
    • ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20:Socket AM5
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7:Socket AM4
  • Supported memory types
    • ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20:DDR5-SDRAM
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7:DDR4-SDRAM
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20:9600 MHz
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7:3200 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20:256 GB
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7:128 GB
  • Maximum internal memory per slot
    • ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20:64 GB
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7:32 GB
  • Number of HDDs supported
    • ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20:2
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7:4
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20:7
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7:6

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Comparison of ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EDITION 20, B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7
126 specifications
Processor3 differ
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
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3200,2933,2667,2400,2133 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs9600 MHz3200 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers256 GB128 GB
Maximum internal memory per slotDiffers64 GB32 GB
Storage controllers4 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, PCI Express 5.0, PCI Express 4.0, SATA IIIM.2, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 3.0, SATA III
Number of HDDs supportedDiffers24
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers76
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 10
Graphics1 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers3840 x 2160 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
Internal I/O6 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers31
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsDiffers20
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers24
Front panel connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of CPU fan connectorsDiffers12
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Differs31
Serial port headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of RGB LED pin headersDiffers54
Rear panel I/O ports6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers84
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers41
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPort versionDiffers1.4a1.4
WiFi-AP antenna jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffers10 Gigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8125
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 7 (802.11be)
WLAN controller modelDiffersMediaTek MT7927Realtek RTL8922AE
Features4 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD X870EAMD B550
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC4082Realtek ALC1220
PC health monitoringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTemperature, Voltage, Fan, Water cooling
Cooling typeDiffersliquidPassive
Expansion slots4 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers52
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers221102580
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers5.04.0
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers5.03.0
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
4th M.2 largest key sizeKnown for one2280Unknown — not stated by the source
4th M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
5th M.2 largest key sizeKnown for one2280Unknown — not stated by the source
5th M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS1 differ
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 source2.3
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source270 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source268 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source68 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 kg
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm244 mm
DepthDiffers277 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 source1.14 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 year(s)

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