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GIGABYTE A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4) vs GIGABYTE B650 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (rev. 1.1)

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  • 85specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 52identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE B650 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (rev. 1.1) has 3,267 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4) (8000 MHz vs 4733 MHz). The GIGABYTE B650 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (rev. 1.1) has 128 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4) (256 GB vs 128 GB). The GIGABYTE B650 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (rev. 1.1) has 32 GB more maximum internal memory per slot than the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4) (64 GB vs 32 GB). Processor socket: Socket AM4 on the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4), Socket AM5 on the GIGABYTE B650 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (rev. 1.1). Supported processor sockets: Socket AM4 on the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4), Socket AM5 on the GIGABYTE B650 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (rev. 1.1).

  • Processor socket
    • A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):Socket AM4
    • B650 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (rev. 1.1):Socket AM5
  • Supported processor sockets
    • A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):Socket AM4
    • B650 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (rev. 1.1):Socket AM5
  • Supported memory types
    • A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):DDR4-SDRAM
    • B650 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (rev. 1.1):DDR5-SDRAM
  • ECC сompatibility
    • A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):ECC & Non-ECC
    • B650 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (rev. 1.1):Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):4733 MHz
    • B650 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (rev. 1.1):8000 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):128 GB
    • B650 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (rev. 1.1):256 GB
  • Maximum internal memory per slot
    • A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):32 GB
    • B650 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (rev. 1.1):64 GB
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):5
    • B650 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (rev. 1.1):7

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Comparison of A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4), B650 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (rev. 1.1)
100 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM4Socket AM5
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 5000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 SeriesAMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series
Supported processor socketsDiffersSocket AM4Socket AM5
Memory6 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECC & Non-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers4733,4600,4400,4000,3600,3333,3200,2933,2667,2400,2133,3866,3800,3733,3466,3400,3300 MHz8000,7800,7600,7200,7000,6800,6666,6600,6400,6200,6000,5600,5200,4800,4400 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs4733 MHz8000 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB256 GB
Maximum internal memory per slotDiffers32 GB64 GB
Memory slot pin countKnown for one288Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersPCI Express 3.0, SATA IIIPCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 5.0, SATA III
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers57
Graphics1 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers5120 x 2880 pixels4096 x 2160 pixels
Number of displays supportedKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of water pump connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of RGB LED pin headersDiffers24
Serial port headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers45
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers10
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB connector typeDiffersUSB Type-AUSB Type-A, USB Type-C
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network5 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersFast Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
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 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller modelDiffersRealtek RTL8821CEIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX210
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.05.3
Features3 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A520AMD B650
PC health monitoringDiffersVoltage, Temperature, FanVoltage, Water cooling, Temperature, Fan
Expansion slots4 differ
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers12
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers13
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 source25110
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 source25110
3rd M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS1 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers128 Mbit256 Mbit
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm305 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Antenna includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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