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GIGABYTE A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4) vs GIGABYTE B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2)

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  • 84specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 51identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2) has 4,333 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4) (9066 MHz vs 4733 MHz). The GIGABYTE B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2) has 128 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4) (256 GB vs 128 GB). The GIGABYTE B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2) has 32 GB more maximum internal memory per slot than the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4) (64 GB vs 32 GB). Processor manufacturer: AMD on the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4), Intel on the GIGABYTE B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2). Processor socket: Socket AM4 on the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4), LGA 1851 (Socket V1) on the GIGABYTE B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2).

  • Processor manufacturer
    • A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):AMD
    • B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2):Intel
  • Processor socket
    • A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):Socket AM4
    • B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2):LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
  • Supported processor sockets
    • A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):Socket AM4
    • B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2):LGA 1851
  • Supported memory types
    • A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):DDR4-SDRAM
    • B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2):DDR5-SDRAM
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):4733 MHz
    • B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2):9066 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):128 GB
    • B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2):256 GB
  • Maximum internal memory per slot
    • A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):32 GB
    • B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2):64 GB
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4):5
    • B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2):6

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Comparison of A520M DS3H AC (Rev. 1.4), B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2)
98 specifications
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM4LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 5000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 SeriesIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Supported processor socketsDiffersSocket AM4LGA 1851
Memory5 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slots44
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityECC & Non-ECCECC & Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers4733,4600,4400,4000,3600,3333,3200,2933,2667,2400,2133,3866,3800,3733,3466,3400,3300 MHz9066,8800,8600,8266,8400,8200,8000,7950,7900,7800,7600,7400,7200,7000,6800,6600,6400,5600 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs4733 MHz9066 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB256 GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Maximum internal memory per slotDiffers32 GB64 GB
Memory slot pin countKnown for one288Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers3 differ
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersPCI Express 3.0, SATA IIIPCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 5.0, SATA III
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers56
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportNot supportedNot supported
Maximum resolutionDiffers5120 x 2880 pixels4096 x 2160 pixels
HDCPYesYes
HDCP version2.32.3
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 2.0 connectorsDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors00
Number of SATA III connectors44
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
Front panel connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of CPU fan connectors11
EPS power connector (8-pin)YesYes
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)11
12V power connectorYesYes
Number of water pump connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
TPM connectorYesYes
RGB LED pin headerYesYes
Number of RGB LED pin headersDiffers24
Serial port headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
PS/2 ports quantity11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version2.12.1
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers12
DisplayPort versionDiffers1.42.1
Headphone outputs33
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inYesYes
WiFi-AP antenna jack22
USB connector typeUSB Type-AUSB Type-A
Network5 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffersFast Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-FiYesYes
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 AX211
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.05.3
Features3 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factormicro ATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A520Intel B860
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Product colourBlackBlack
PC health monitoringDiffersVoltage, Temperature, FanVoltage, Temperature, Fan, Water cooling
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 11 x64, Windows 10 x64Windows 11 x64, Windows 10 x64
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers12
1st M.2 largest key size22802280
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers3.05.0
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 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 typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory sizeDiffers128 Mbit256 Mbit
ACPI version5.05.0
Clear CMOS jumperYesYes
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) version2.72.7
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version2.72.7
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width244 mm244 mm
Depth244 mm244 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Antenna includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedSATASATA
Screws includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bundled softwareNorton Internet SecurityNorton Internet Security

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