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GIGABYTE A520I AC (Rev. 1.4) vs GIGABYTE B550 X GAMING WIFI7

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  • 78specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 47identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE B550 X GAMING WIFI7 has 2 more memory slots than the GIGABYTE A520I AC (Rev. 1.4) (4 vs 2). The GIGABYTE A520I AC (Rev. 1.4) has 2,100 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE B550 X GAMING WIFI7 (5300 MHz vs 3200 MHz). The GIGABYTE B550 X GAMING WIFI7 has 64 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE A520I AC (Rev. 1.4) (128 GB vs 64 GB). Ethernet interface type: Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet on the GIGABYTE A520I AC (Rev. 1.4), 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet on the GIGABYTE B550 X GAMING WIFI7. Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) on the GIGABYTE A520I AC (Rev. 1.4), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) on the GIGABYTE B550 X GAMING WIFI7.

  • Number of memory slots
    • A520I AC (Rev. 1.4):2
    • B550 X GAMING WIFI7:4
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • A520I AC (Rev. 1.4):5300 MHz
    • B550 X GAMING WIFI7:3200 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • A520I AC (Rev. 1.4):64 GB
    • B550 X GAMING WIFI7:128 GB
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • A520I AC (Rev. 1.4):5
    • B550 X GAMING WIFI7:6
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • A520I AC (Rev. 1.4):1
    • B550 X GAMING WIFI7:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • A520I AC (Rev. 1.4):1
    • B550 X GAMING WIFI7:2
  • Number of CPU fan connectors
    • A520I AC (Rev. 1.4):1
    • B550 X GAMING WIFI7:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • A520I AC (Rev. 1.4):4
    • B550 X GAMING WIFI7:3

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Comparison of A520I AC (Rev. 1.4), B550 X GAMING WIFI7
121 specifications
Memory4 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers5300,5200,5100,4800,4600,4400,4266,4133,4000,3866,3733,3600,3466,3400,3200,2933,2667,2400,2133 MHz3200,2933,2667,2400,2133 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs5300 MHz3200 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB128 GB
Memory slot pin countKnown for one288Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersPCI Express 3.0, SATA IIIM.2, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 3.0, SATA III
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers56
Graphicsidentical
DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.0
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supportedKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers12
Number of CPU fan connectorsDiffers12
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of water pump connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
RGB LED pin headerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of RGB LED pin headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Audio connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial port headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
TPM connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers43
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 quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
Headphone outputsDiffers31
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-AUnknown — not stated by the source
Network5 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8125
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-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 RTL8821CERealtek RTL8922AE
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.25.4
Features5 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmini ITXATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A520AMD B550
Product colourDiffersBlackDark brown
PC health monitoringDiffersVoltage, Temperature, FanFan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePassive
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceATX
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 11 x64, Windows 10 x64Windows 11 x64
Expansion slots3 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers12
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers228025110
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers3.04.0
2nd M.2 largest key sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22110
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeDiffersUEFI AMIAMI
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 source345 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source294 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.42 kg
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers170 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers170 mm244 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Antenna includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Screws includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bundled softwareDiffersNorton Internet SecurityNorton® Internet Security (OEM version)
Cables includedKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.01 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 year(s)

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