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GIGABYTE A520M DS3H WIFI6E vs GIGABYTE B650 GAMING X AX V2 (Rev. 1.3)

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  • 32differ
  • 51identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE B650 GAMING X AX V2 (Rev. 1.3) has 3,267 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H WIFI6E (8000 MHz vs 4733 MHz). The GIGABYTE B650 GAMING X AX V2 (Rev. 1.3) has 128 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H WIFI6E (256 GB vs 128 GB). The GIGABYTE B650 GAMING X AX V2 (Rev. 1.3) has 32 GB more maximum internal memory per slot than the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H WIFI6E (64 GB vs 32 GB). Processor socket: Socket AM4 on the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H WIFI6E, Socket AM5 on the GIGABYTE B650 GAMING X AX V2 (Rev. 1.3). Supported processor sockets: Socket AM4 on the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H WIFI6E, Socket AM5 on the GIGABYTE B650 GAMING X AX V2 (Rev. 1.3).

  • Processor socket
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:Socket AM4
    • B650 GAMING X AX V2 (Rev. 1.3):Socket AM5
  • Supported processor sockets
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:Socket AM4
    • B650 GAMING X AX V2 (Rev. 1.3):Socket AM5
  • Supported memory types
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:DDR4-SDRAM
    • B650 GAMING X AX V2 (Rev. 1.3):DDR5-SDRAM
  • ECC сompatibility
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:ECC & Non-ECC
    • B650 GAMING X AX V2 (Rev. 1.3):Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:4733 MHz
    • B650 GAMING X AX V2 (Rev. 1.3):8000 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:128 GB
    • B650 GAMING X AX V2 (Rev. 1.3):256 GB
  • Maximum internal memory per slot
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:32 GB
    • B650 GAMING X AX V2 (Rev. 1.3):64 GB
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:5
    • B650 GAMING X AX V2 (Rev. 1.3):7

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Comparison of A520M DS3H WIFI6E, B650 GAMING X AX V2 (Rev. 1.3)
123 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM4Socket AM5
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 3000 Series, AMD Ryzen 5000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 SeriesAMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series
Supported processor socketsDiffersSocket AM4Socket AM5
Memory6 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECC & Non-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2400,2667,2933,3200,3600,4000,4400,4733,3400,3466,3733,3866,4133,4266,4600 MHz7800,8000,7600,7200,7000,6800,6600,6400,6200,6000,5600,5200,4800,4400 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs4733 MHz8000 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB256 GB
Maximum internal memory per slotDiffers32 GB64 GB
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, SATA IIIPCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 5.0, SATA III
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers57
Graphics1 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers5120 x 2880 pixels4096 x 2160 pixels
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
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of water pump connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial port headersKnown 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 source3
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
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 quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers13
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A, USB Type-C
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
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 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 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN controller modelDiffersMediaTek MT7902Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210
Features5 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A520AMD B650
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC897Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersDark brownBlack
PC health monitoringDiffersTemperature, Voltage, FanVoltage, Temperature, Water cooling, 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 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) slotsDiffers13
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers228025110
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers3.05.0
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
2nd M.2 largest key sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25110
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
3rd M.2 largest key sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25110
3rd M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
BIOS1 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers128 Mbit256 Mbit
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
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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