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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
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
Memory1 differ
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
Memory slot pin countKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source288
Storage controllers2 differ
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
Graphicsidentical
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
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
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 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers15
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 interface typeDiffersGigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneRealtek RTL8111HUnknown — not stated by the source
WLAN controller modelDiffersMediaTek MT7902Realtek RTL8852CE
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.35.2
Features5 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A520AMD B550
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC897Unknown — not stated by the source
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
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
HeightKnown for one35 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
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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