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GIGABYTE A520M DS3H WIFI6E vs GIGABYTE A520M K V2 (Rev. 1.1)

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  • 74specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 55identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE A520M DS3H WIFI6E has 2 more memory slots than the GIGABYTE A520M K V2 (Rev. 1.1) (4 vs 2). The GIGABYTE A520M K V2 (Rev. 1.1) has 367 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H WIFI6E (5100 MHz vs 4733 MHz). The GIGABYTE A520M DS3H WIFI6E has 64 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE A520M K V2 (Rev. 1.1) (128 GB vs 64 GB). Only the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H WIFI6E has Wi-Fi. Supported storage drive interfaces: M.2, SATA III on the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H WIFI6E, PCI Express 3.0, SATA III on the GIGABYTE A520M K V2 (Rev. 1.1).

  • Number of memory slots
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:4
    • A520M K V2 (Rev. 1.1):2
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:4733 MHz
    • A520M K V2 (Rev. 1.1):5100 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:128 GB
    • A520M K V2 (Rev. 1.1):64 GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:M.2, SATA III
    • A520M K V2 (Rev. 1.1):PCI Express 3.0, SATA III
  • Maximum resolution
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:5120 x 2880 pixels
    • A520M K V2 (Rev. 1.1):4096 x 2160 pixels
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:1
    • A520M K V2 (Rev. 1.1):2
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:4
    • A520M K V2 (Rev. 1.1):2
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:0
    • A520M K V2 (Rev. 1.1):1

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Comparison of A520M DS3H WIFI6E, A520M K V2 (Rev. 1.1)
115 specifications
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketSocket AM4Socket AM4
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 3000 Series, AMD Ryzen 5000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 SeriesAMD Ryzen 5000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 Series
Supported processor socketsSocket AM4Socket AM4
Memory4 differ
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers42
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityECC & Non-ECCECC & Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2400,2667,2933,3200,3600,4000,4400,4733,3400,3466,3733,3866,4133,4266,4600 MHz5100,4800,4600,4400,4266,4133,4000,3866,3733,3600,3466,3400,3200,2933,2667,2400,2133 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs4733 MHz5100 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB64 GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Maximum internal memory per slot32 GB32 GB
Memory slot pin countKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source288
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, SATA IIIPCI Express 3.0, SATA III
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of storage drives supported55
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levels0, 1, 100, 1, 10
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportNot supportedNot supported
Maximum resolutionDiffers5120 x 2880 pixels4096 x 2160 pixels
HDCPYesYes
HDCP version2.32.3
DirectX versionKnown for one12.0Unknown — not stated by the source
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors11
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
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
EPS power connector (8-pin)YesYes
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)11
12V power connectorYesYes
TPM connectorYesYes
Audio connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity44
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 quantity00
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 quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version2.12.1
DVI-D ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers13
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inYesYes
WiFi-AP antenna jackKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit Ethernet, Fast EthernetFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneRealtek RTL8111HUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneMediaTek MT7902Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.3Unknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factormicro ATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMDAMD
Motherboard chipsetAMD A520AMD A520
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC897Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Product colourDiffersDark brownBlack
PC health monitoringDiffersTemperature, Voltage, FanVoltage, Temperature, Fan
Cooling typeKnown for onePassiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeKnown for oneATXUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64Windows 11 x64, Windows 10 x64
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots11
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots11
Number of M.2 (M) slots11
1st M.2 largest key size22802280
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation3.03.0
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory size128 Mbit128 Mbit
ACPI version5.05.0
Clear CMOS jumperYesYes
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) version2.72.7
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version2.72.7
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per shipping (inner) caseKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery weightKnown for one3 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Lithium weight per batteryKnown for one0.07 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one220 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for oneCR2032Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one270 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one268 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one68 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one972 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm233 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm198 mm
HeightKnown for one35 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Antenna includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Screws includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareDiffersNorton® Internet Security (OEM version)Norton Internet Security
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Other featuresidentical
WeightKnown for one880 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one3 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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