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GIGABYTE A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4) vs GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE X3D

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  • 37differ
  • 42identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE X3D has 3,467 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4) (8200 MHz vs 4733 MHz). The GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE X3D has 128 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4) (256 GB vs 128 GB). The GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE X3D 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 B850 AORUS ELITE X3D. Supported processor sockets: Socket AM4 on the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4), Socket AM5 on the GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE X3D.

  • Processor socket
    • A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):Socket AM4
    • B850 AORUS ELITE X3D:Socket AM5
  • Supported processor sockets
    • A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):Socket AM4
    • B850 AORUS ELITE X3D:Socket AM5
  • Supported memory types
    • A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):DDR4-SDRAM
    • B850 AORUS ELITE X3D:DDR5-SDRAM
  • ECC сompatibility
    • A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):ECC & Non-ECC
    • B850 AORUS ELITE X3D:Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):4733 MHz
    • B850 AORUS ELITE X3D:8200 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):128 GB
    • B850 AORUS ELITE X3D:256 GB
  • Maximum internal memory per slot
    • A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):32 GB
    • B850 AORUS ELITE X3D:64 GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):PCI Express 3.0, SATA III
    • B850 AORUS ELITE X3D:M.2, SATA III

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Comparison of A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4), B850 AORUS ELITE X3D
129 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 MHz4800,5200,5600,5800,6000,6200,6400,6600,6800,7000,7200,7400,7600,7800,7900,7950,8000,8200 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs4733 MHz8200 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 IIIM.2, SATA III
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers56
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers5120 x 2880 pixels4096 x 2160 pixels
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/O5 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers42
Number of CPU fan connectorsDiffers12
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Differs12
Number of noise detection headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of temperature sensor headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of water pump connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
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 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers02
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers31
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-AUnknown — not stated by the source
Network5 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet5 Gigabit Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8126
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 6E (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 B850
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC1220
PC health monitoringDiffersVoltage, Temperature, FanFan, 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 x64
Expansion slots3 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers14
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers22802580
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers3.05.0
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 source5.0
3rd M.2 largest key sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22110
3rd M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
4th M.2 largest key sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22110
4th 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
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS1 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers128 Mbit512 Mbit
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
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 source3.15 kg
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers244 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 source2.75 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 year(s)

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