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GIGABYTE A520M DS3H WIFI6E vs GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.6)

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  • 80specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 57identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.6) has 1 more storage drives supported than the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H WIFI6E (6 vs 5). The GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.6) has 1 more USB 2.0 connectors than the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H WIFI6E (2 vs 1). The GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.6) has 1 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors than the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H WIFI6E (2 vs 1). WLAN controller model: MediaTek MT7902 on the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H WIFI6E, Realtek RTL8852CE on the GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.6). Motherboard form factor: micro ATX on the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H WIFI6E, ATX on the GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.6).

  • Number of storage drives supported
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:5
    • B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.6):6
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:1
    • B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.6):2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:1
    • B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.6):2
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:4
    • B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.6):2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:4
    • B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.6):3
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:0
    • B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.6):2
  • Headphone outputs
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:1
    • B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.6):5
  • WLAN controller model
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:MediaTek MT7902
    • B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.6):Realtek RTL8852CE

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Comparison of A520M DS3H WIFI6E, B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.6)
121 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
Memory1 differ
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Number of memory slots44
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 MHz4733,4600,4400,4266,4133,4000,3866,3733,3600,3466,3400,3200,2933,2667,2400,2133 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)4733 MHz4733 MHz
Maximum internal memory128 GB128 GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Maximum internal memory per slot32 GB32 GB
Memory slot pin countKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source288
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, SATA IIISATA III, PCI Express 3.0, PCI Express 4.0
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers56
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levels0, 1, 100, 1, 10
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportNot supportedNot supported
Maximum resolution5120 x 2880 pixels5120 x 2880 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/O2 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
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
Number of water pump connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
RGB LED pin headerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of RGB LED pin headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers43
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 quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version2.12.1
DVI-D ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantity11
DisplayPort version1.41.4
Headphone outputsDiffers15
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inYesYes
WiFi-AP antenna jack22
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A
Network3 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneRealtek RTL8111HUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)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 modelDiffersMediaTek MT7902Realtek RTL8852CE
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.35.2
Features5 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMDAMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A520AMD B550
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC897Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Product colourDiffersDark brownBlack
PC health monitoringDiffersTemperature, Voltage, FanFan, Voltage, Temperature, Water cooling
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 slots3 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers12
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers228022110
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers3.04.0
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
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 source3.0
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 & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm305 mm
Depth244 mm244 mm
HeightKnown for one35 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Antenna includedYesYes
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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