Product comparison · 2 motherboards

GIGABYTE A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4) vs GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X

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  • 80specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 61identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4) has 1,533 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X (4733 MHz vs 3200 MHz). The GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X has 1 more storage drives supported than the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4) (6 vs 5). The GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X 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). Only the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4) has Wi-Fi. Ethernet interface type: Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet on the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4), Gigabit Ethernet on the GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X.

  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):4733 MHz
    • B550M GAMING X:3200 MHz
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):5
    • B550M GAMING X:6
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):1
    • B550M GAMING X:2
  • Number of CPU fan connectors
    • A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):1
    • B550M GAMING X:2
  • Number of RGB LED pin headers
    • A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):2
    • B550M GAMING X:4
  • DVI-D ports quantity
    • A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):1
    • B550M GAMING X:0
  • Headphone outputs
    • A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):3
    • B550M GAMING X:1
  • Wi-Fi
    • A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):Yes
    • B550M GAMING X:No

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Comparison of A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4), B550M GAMING X
119 specifications
Processor1 differ
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 5000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 SeriesAMD Ryzen 5000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 Series
Memory2 differ
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers4733,4600,4400,4000,3600,3333,3200,2933,2667,2400,2133,3866,3800,3733,3466,3400,3300 MHz3200,2933,2667,2400,2133 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs4733 MHz3200 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/O3 differ
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 source2
Number of water pump connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of RGB LED pin headersDiffers24
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers31
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-AUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersFast Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek 8111H
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
Features3 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A520AMD B550
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC1220
Product colourDiffersBlackDark brown
PC health monitoringDiffersVoltage, Temperature, FanCPU, Fan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePassive
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceATX
Expansion slots3 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers21
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
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 source2.49 kg
Weight & dimensionsidentical
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 mm
Packaging content1 differ
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 source1.09 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 year(s)

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