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GIGABYTE A520I AC (Rev. 1.4) vs GIGABYTE B550M K WIFI6E

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  • 79specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 53identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE B550M K WIFI6E has 2 more memory slots than the GIGABYTE A520I AC (Rev. 1.4) (4 vs 2). The GIGABYTE A520I AC (Rev. 1.4) has 567 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE B550M K WIFI6E (5300 MHz vs 4733 MHz). The GIGABYTE B550M K WIFI6E has 64 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE A520I AC (Rev. 1.4) (128 GB vs 64 GB). Memory channels: Dual-channel on the GIGABYTE A520I AC (Rev. 1.4), Dodeca-channel on the GIGABYTE B550M K WIFI6E. Supported storage drive interfaces: PCI Express 3.0, SATA III on the GIGABYTE A520I AC (Rev. 1.4), M.2, SATA on the GIGABYTE B550M K WIFI6E.

  • Number of memory slots
    • A520I AC (Rev. 1.4):2
    • B550M K WIFI6E:4
  • Memory channels
    • A520I AC (Rev. 1.4):Dual-channel
    • B550M K WIFI6E:Dodeca-channel
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • A520I AC (Rev. 1.4):5300 MHz
    • B550M K WIFI6E:4733 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • A520I AC (Rev. 1.4):64 GB
    • B550M K WIFI6E:128 GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • A520I AC (Rev. 1.4):PCI Express 3.0, SATA III
    • B550M K WIFI6E:M.2, SATA
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • A520I AC (Rev. 1.4):5
    • B550M K WIFI6E:6
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • A520I AC (Rev. 1.4):2
    • B550M K WIFI6E:4
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • A520I AC (Rev. 1.4):2
    • B550M K WIFI6E:1

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Comparison of A520I AC (Rev. 1.4), B550M K WIFI6E
118 specifications
Processor1 differ
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 5000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 SeriesAMD Ryzen 3000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 Series, AMD Ryzen 5000 Series
Memory5 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
Memory channelsDiffersDual-channelDodeca-channel
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers5300,5200,5100,4800,4600,4400,4266,4133,4000,3866,3733,3600,3466,3400,3200,2933,2667,2400,2133 MHz4733,4600,4400,4266,4133,4000,3866,3733,3600,3466,3400,3200,2933,2667,2400,2133 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs5300 MHz4733 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, SATA
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
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/Oidentical
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial port headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
Headphone outputsDiffers31
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-AUnknown — not stated by the source
Network5 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersFast Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8111H
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)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 RTL8821CEMediaTek MT7902
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.25.3
Features5 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmini ITXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A520AMD B550
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC897
Product colourDiffersBlackDark brown
PC health monitoringDiffersVoltage, Temperature, FanFan, Temperature, Voltage
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 10 x64, Windows 11 x64
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 (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) slotsDiffers12
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers3.04.0
2nd M.2 largest key sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2280
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — 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 source1.02 kg
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers170 mm244 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 source940 g
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 year(s)

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