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GIGABYTE A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4) vs GIGABYTE A520M S2HP

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  • 54specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 42identical
  • 58known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4) has 2 more memory slots than the GIGABYTE A520M S2HP (4 vs 2). The GIGABYTE A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4) has 1,533 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE A520M S2HP (4733 MHz vs 3200 MHz). The GIGABYTE A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4) has 64 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE A520M S2HP (128 GB vs 64 GB). Only the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4) has Wi-Fi. Supported storage drive interfaces: PCI Express 3.0, SATA III on the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4), M.2, PCI Express 3.0, SATA on the GIGABYTE A520M S2HP.

  • Number of memory slots
    • A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):4
    • A520M S2HP:2
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):4733 MHz
    • A520M S2HP:3200 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):128 GB
    • A520M S2HP:64 GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):PCI Express 3.0, SATA III
    • A520M S2HP:M.2, PCI Express 3.0, SATA
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):1
    • A520M S2HP:2
  • Number of RGB LED pin headers
    • A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):2
    • A520M S2HP:4
  • DVI-D ports quantity
    • A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):1
    • A520M S2HP:0
  • Wi-Fi
    • A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):Yes
    • A520M S2HP:No

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Comparison of A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4), A520M S2HP
112 specifications
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketSocket AM4Socket AM4
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 5000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 SeriesAMD Ryzen 3000 Series
Supported processor socketsSocket AM4Socket AM4
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory4 differ
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers42
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory slot pin countKnown for one288Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityECC & Non-ECCECC & Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers4733,4600,4400,4000,3600,3333,3200,2933,2667,2400,2133,3866,3800,3733,3466,3400,3300 MHz2133,2400,2667,2933,3200,3333,3600,4866 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs4733 MHz3200 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB64 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory per slotKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneHDD & SSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersPCI Express 3.0, SATA IIIM.2, PCI Express 3.0, SATA
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for one5Unknown — not stated by the source
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levels0, 1, 100, 1, 10
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one5120 x 2880 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCPYesYes
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
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors00
Number of SATA III connectors44
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front panel connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of CPU fan connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
12V power 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
RGB LED pin headerYesYes
Number of RGB LED pin headersDiffers24
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Power fan connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Rear panel I/O ports1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity44
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
PS/2 ports quantity11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionKnown for one2.1Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
WiFi-AP antenna jackKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-AUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffersFast Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneRealtek RTL8821CEUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factormicro ATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMDAMD
Motherboard chipsetAMD A520AMD A520
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Product colourBlackBlack
PC health monitoringKnown for oneVoltage, Temperature, FanUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 11 x64, Windows 10 x64Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots22
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots11
Number of M.2 (M) slots11
1st M.2 largest key sizeKnown for one2280Unknown — not stated by the source
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for one3.0Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory size128 Mbit128 Mbit
ACPI version5.05.0
Clear CMOS jumperYesYes
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) version2.72.7
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version2.72.7
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width244 mm244 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm205 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneNorton Internet SecurityUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown 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 source265 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source235 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source52 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source772 g
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 year(s)

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