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GIGABYTE A520I AC (Rev. 1.4) vs GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS

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  • 41differ
  • 34identical
  • 54known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS has 2 more memory slots than the GIGABYTE A520I AC (Rev. 1.4) (4 vs 2). The GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS has 4,166 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE A520I AC (Rev. 1.4) (9466 MHz vs 5300 MHz). The GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS has 192 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE A520I AC (Rev. 1.4) (256 GB vs 64 GB). Processor manufacturer: AMD on the GIGABYTE A520I AC (Rev. 1.4), Intel on the GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS. Processor socket: Socket AM4 on the GIGABYTE A520I AC (Rev. 1.4), LGA 1851 (Socket V1) on the GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • A520I AC (Rev. 1.4):AMD
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • A520I AC (Rev. 1.4):Socket AM4
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS:LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
  • Supported processor sockets
    • A520I AC (Rev. 1.4):Socket AM4
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS:LGA 1851
  • Supported memory types
    • A520I AC (Rev. 1.4):DDR4-SDRAM
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS:DDR5-SDRAM
  • Number of memory slots
    • A520I AC (Rev. 1.4):2
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS:4
  • ECC сompatibility
    • A520I AC (Rev. 1.4):ECC & Non-ECC
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS:Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • A520I AC (Rev. 1.4):5300 MHz
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS:9466 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • A520I AC (Rev. 1.4):64 GB
    • Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS:256 GB

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Comparison of A520I AC (Rev. 1.4), Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS
129 specifications
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM4LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 5000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 SeriesIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Supported processor socketsDiffersSocket AM4LGA 1851
Memory6 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECC & Non-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs5300 MHz9466 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB256 GB
Maximum internal memory per slotDiffers32 GB64 GB
Memory slot pin countKnown for one288Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for one5300,5200,5100,4800,4600,4400,4266,4133,4000,3866,3733,3600,3466,3400,3200,2933,2667,2400,2133 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers3 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersPCI Express 3.0, SATA IIIM.2, SATA III
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers54
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers5120 x 2880 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.0
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for one2.3Unknown — not stated by the source
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/O4 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsDiffers01
Number of CPU fan connectorsDiffers12
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Differs12
Number of water pump connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Thunderbolt headersKnown 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
Rear panel I/O ports6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers43
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
USB4 Gen 2x2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers20
DisplayPort versionDiffers1.42.1
Headphone outputsDiffers31
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI versionKnown for one2.1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-AUnknown — not stated by the source
Network5 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet5 Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8126
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 RTL8821CEIntel Wi-Fi 7 BE200
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.25.4
Features5 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmini ITXATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A520Intel Z890
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC1220-VB
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 x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers14
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers228025110
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers3.05.0
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 source4.0
3rd M.2 largest key sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22110
3rd M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
4th M.2 largest key sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22110
4th M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS1 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers128 Mbit512 Mbit
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BIOS flashback buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 source2.92 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 source2.51 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 year(s)

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