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GIGABYTE A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4) vs GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7

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  • 81specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 54identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 has 1 more storage drives supported than the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4) (6 vs 5). The GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 has 1 more USB 2.0 connectors than the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4) (2 vs 1). The GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 has 1 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors than the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4) (2 vs 1). Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) on the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) on the GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7. WLAN controller model: Realtek RTL8821CE on the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4), Realtek RTL8922AE on the GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7.

  • Number of storage drives supported
    • A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):5
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:6
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):1
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):1
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:2
  • Number of CPU fan connectors
    • A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):1
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:2
  • Number of RGB LED pin headers
    • A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):2
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:5
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):4
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:3
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):0
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:2
  • DVI-D ports quantity
    • A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):1
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:0

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Comparison of A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4), B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
122 specifications
Memory1 differ
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers4733,4600,4400,4000,3600,3333,3200,2933,2667,2400,2133,3866,3800,3733,3466,3400,3300 MHz4733,4600,4400,4266,4133,4000,3866,3733,3600,3466,3400,3200,2933,2667,2400,2133 MHz
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/O4 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 source3
Number of water pump connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of RGB LED pin headersDiffers25
Serial port headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
TPM connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
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
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers10
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
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — 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, Fast Ethernet, 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 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN controller modelDiffersRealtek RTL8821CERealtek RTL8922AE
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.05.4
Features4 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A520AMD B550
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC897
PC health monitoringDiffersVoltage, Temperature, FanFan, LED, 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
Expansion slots5 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers21
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers12
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 sizeDiffers228022110
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
BIOSidentical
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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 source335 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source270 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.92 kg
Weight & dimensions1 differ
DepthDiffers244 mm305 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 source1.68 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 year(s)

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