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GIGABYTE A520M DS3H WIFI6E vs GIGABYTE A520M S2HP

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  • 68specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 50identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE A520M DS3H WIFI6E has 2 more memory slots than the GIGABYTE A520M S2HP (4 vs 2). The GIGABYTE A520M DS3H WIFI6E has 1,533 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE A520M S2HP (4733 MHz vs 3200 MHz). The GIGABYTE A520M DS3H WIFI6E has 64 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE A520M S2HP (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, M.2, PCI Express 3.0, SATA on the GIGABYTE A520M S2HP.

  • Number of memory slots
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:4
    • A520M S2HP:2
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:4733 MHz
    • A520M S2HP:3200 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:128 GB
    • A520M S2HP:64 GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:M.2, SATA III
    • A520M S2HP:M.2, PCI Express 3.0, SATA
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:1
    • A520M S2HP:2
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:1
    • A520M S2HP:2
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:4
    • A520M S2HP:2
  • Wi-Fi
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:Yes
    • A520M S2HP:No

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Comparison of A520M DS3H WIFI6E, A520M S2HP
117 specifications
Processor1 differ
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 3000 Series, AMD Ryzen 5000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 SeriesAMD Ryzen 3000 Series
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory4 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers42
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2400,2667,2933,3200,3600,4000,4400,4733,3400,3466,3733,3866,4133,4266,4600 MHz2133,2400,2667,2933,3200,3333,3600,4866 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs4733 MHz3200 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB64 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory per slotKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneHDD & SSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, SATA IIIM.2, PCI Express 3.0, SATA
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for one5Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one5120 x 2880 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for one2.3Unknown — not stated by the source
DirectX versionKnown for one12.0Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers12
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front panel connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of CPU fan connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers12
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
12V power connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
TPM connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Power fan connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
RGB LED pin headerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of RGB LED pin headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Rear panel I/O ports1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
HDMI versionKnown for one2.1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
WiFi-AP antenna jackKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit Ethernet, Fast EthernetGigabit 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
Features1 differ
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC897Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersDark brownBlack
PC health monitoringKnown for oneTemperature, Voltage, FanUnknown — not stated by the source
Cooling typeKnown for onePassiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeKnown for oneATXUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers12
1st M.2 largest key sizeKnown for one2280Unknown — not stated by the source
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for one3.0Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOSidentical
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers270 mm265 mm
Package depthDiffers268 mm235 mm
Package heightDiffers68 mm52 mm
Package weightDiffers972 g772 g
Weight & dimensions1 differ
DepthDiffers244 mm205 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Antenna 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 softwareKnown for oneNorton® Internet Security (OEM version)Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
WeightKnown for one880 gUnknown — not stated by the source

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