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ASUS ROG STRIX B550-XE GAMING WIFI vs GIGABYTE X470 AORUS GAMING 5 WIFI (rev. 1.0)

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 15identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum internal memory
    • ROG STRIX B550-XE GAMING WIFI:128 GB
    • X470 AORUS GAMING 5 WIFI (rev. 1.0):64 GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • ROG STRIX B550-XE GAMING WIFI:M.2, PCI Express 3.0, SATA
    • X470 AORUS GAMING 5 WIFI (rev. 1.0):SATA III
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • ROG STRIX B550-XE GAMING WIFI:0
    • X470 AORUS GAMING 5 WIFI (rev. 1.0):2
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • ROG STRIX B550-XE GAMING WIFI:5
    • X470 AORUS GAMING 5 WIFI (rev. 1.0):4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • ROG STRIX B550-XE GAMING WIFI:3
    • X470 AORUS GAMING 5 WIFI (rev. 1.0):1
  • HDMI version
    • ROG STRIX B550-XE GAMING WIFI:2.1
    • X470 AORUS GAMING 5 WIFI (rev. 1.0):2.0
  • Bluetooth version
    • ROG STRIX B550-XE GAMING WIFI:5.1
    • X470 AORUS GAMING 5 WIFI (rev. 1.0):5.0
  • Motherboard chipset
    • ROG STRIX B550-XE GAMING WIFI:AMD B550
    • X470 AORUS GAMING 5 WIFI (rev. 1.0):AMD X470

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Comparison of ROG STRIX B550-XE GAMING WIFI, X470 AORUS GAMING 5 WIFI (rev. 1.0)
73 specifications
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketSocket AM4Socket AM4
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen™ 3, AMD Ryzen™ 5AMD Ryzen 2000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 Series, AMD Ryzen 5000 Series, AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 Series
Memory1 differ
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Number of memory slots44
Memory channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceECC & Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speed (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB64 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory slots typeKnown for oneDIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for one3866,4000,4133,4266,4400,4600,4800,5100 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, PCI Express 3.0, SATASATA III
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, Quad-GPU CrossFireX, Quad-GPU SLI
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers02
Number of SATA III connectors66
S/PDIF out 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
Power fan connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CPU fan connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
12V power connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
RGB LED pin headerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers54
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers31
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionDiffers2.12.0
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.15.0
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Unknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMDAMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD B550AMD X470
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC1220-VB
Audio output channelsDiffers5.1 channels7.1 channels
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10Windows 10 x64, Windows 7 x64
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x8 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of M.2 (M) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory size256 Mbit256 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
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm244 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm305 mm
HeightKnown for one308 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84733020Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
WeightKnown for one1.38 kgUnknown — not stated by the source

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