Product comparison · 2 motherboards

GIGABYTE A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4) vs GIGABYTE B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7

83specifications compared
23differ
60identical
37known 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 X AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (4733 MHz vs 3200 MHz). The GIGABYTE B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7 has 1 more storage drives supported than the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4) (6 vs 5). The GIGABYTE B550M X 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). Ethernet interface type: Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet on the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4), 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet on the GIGABYTE B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7. 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 B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7.

Supported memory clock speed (max)
- A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):4733 MHz
- B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7:3200 MHz
Number of storage drives supported
- A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):5
- B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7:6
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
- A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):1
- B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7:2
Number of CPU fan connectors
- A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):1
- B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7:2
Number of RGB LED pin headers
- A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):2
- B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7:4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity
- A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):0
- B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7:1
DVI-D ports quantity
- A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):1
- B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7:0
Headphone outputs
- A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):3
- B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7:1

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Comparison of A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4), B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7
120 specifications	A GIGABYTE A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4)View product	B GIGABYTE B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7 View product
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	AMD	AMD
Processor socket	Socket AM4	Socket AM4
Compatible processor series	AMD Ryzen 5000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 Series	AMD Ryzen 5000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 Series
Supported processor sockets	Socket AM4	Socket AM4
Memory2 differ
Supported memory types	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Number of memory slots	4	4
Memory slots type	DIMM	DIMM
Memory channels	Dual-channel	Dual-channel
ECC сompatibility	ECC & Non-ECC	ECC & Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers	4733,4600,4400,4000,3600,3333,3200,2933,2667,2400,2133,3866,3800,3733,3466,3400,3300 MHz	3200,2933,2667,2400,2133 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs	4733 MHz	3200 MHz
Maximum internal memory	128 GB	128 GB
Unbuffered memory	Yes	Yes
Maximum internal memory per slot	32 GB	32 GB
Memory slot pin countKnown for one	288	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive types	HDD & SSD	HDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffers	PCI Express 3.0, SATA III	M.2, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 3.0, SATA III
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers	5	6
RAID support	Yes	Yes
RAID levels	0, 1, 10	0, 1, 10
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology support	Not supported	Not supported
Maximum resolution	5120 x 2880 pixels	5120 x 2880 pixels
HDCP	Yes	Yes
HDCP version	2.3	2.3
DirectX versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12.0
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supportedKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectors	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers	1	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors	0	0
Number of SATA III connectors	4	4
Front panel audio connector	Yes	Yes
Front panel connector	Yes	Yes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)	Yes	Yes
CPU fan connector	Yes	Yes
Number of CPU fan connectorsDiffers	1	2
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
EPS power connector (8-pin)	Yes	Yes
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)	1	1
12V power connector	Yes	Yes
Number of water pump connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Serial port headers	1	1
TPM connector	Yes	Yes
RGB LED pin header	Yes	Yes
Number of RGB LED pin headersDiffers	2	4
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	4	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI version	2.1	2.1
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantity	1	1
DisplayPort version	1.4	1.4
Headphone outputsDiffers	3	1
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
WiFi-AP antenna jack	2	2
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for one	USB Type-A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network5 differ
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet interface typeDiffers	Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Realtek RTL8125
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 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 modelDiffers	Realtek RTL8821CE	Realtek RTL8922AE
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	5.0	5.4
Features3 differ
Component for	PC	PC
Motherboard form factor	micro ATX	micro ATX
Motherboard chipset family	AMD	AMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	AMD A520	AMD B550
Audio chipKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Realtek ALC1220
Audio output channels	7.1 channels	7.1 channels
Product colour	Black	Black
PC health monitoringDiffers	Voltage, Temperature, Fan	Temperature, Voltage, Fan, Water cooling
Cooling typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Passive
Power source typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ATX
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	Windows 11 x64, Windows 10 x64	Windows 11
Expansion slots3 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots	1	1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers	1	2
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers	2280	2580
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers	3.0	4.0
2nd M.2 largest key sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2280
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.0
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS1 differ
BIOS type	UEFI AMI	UEFI AMI
BIOS memory size	128 Mbit	128 Mbit
ACPI version	5.0	5.0
Clear CMOS jumper	Yes	Yes
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) versionDiffers	2.7	2.3
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version	2.7	2.7
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Products per shipping (inner) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
Batteryidentical
Battery weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 g
Lithium weight per batteryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.07 g
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220 mAh
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CR2032
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	270 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	268 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	68 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 kg
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width	244 mm	244 mm
Depth	244 mm	244 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Antenna includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Screws includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bundled softwareDiffers	Norton Internet Security	Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
Cables includedKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.14 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 year(s)

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