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GIGABYTE A520M DS3H WIFI6E vs GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE-P ICE

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  • 101specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 60identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE-P ICE has 3,467 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H WIFI6E (8200 MHz vs 4733 MHz). The GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE-P ICE has 128 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H WIFI6E (256 GB vs 128 GB). The GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE-P ICE 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 B850 AORUS ELITE-P ICE. Supported processor sockets: Socket AM4 on the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H WIFI6E, Socket AM5 on the GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE-P ICE.

  • Processor socket
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:Socket AM4
    • B850 AORUS ELITE-P ICE:Socket AM5
  • Supported processor sockets
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:Socket AM4
    • B850 AORUS ELITE-P ICE:Socket AM5
  • Supported memory types
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:DDR4-SDRAM
    • B850 AORUS ELITE-P ICE:DDR5-SDRAM
  • ECC сompatibility
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:ECC & Non-ECC
    • B850 AORUS ELITE-P ICE:Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:4733 MHz
    • B850 AORUS ELITE-P ICE:8200 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:128 GB
    • B850 AORUS ELITE-P ICE:256 GB
  • Maximum internal memory per slot
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:32 GB
    • B850 AORUS ELITE-P ICE:64 GB
  • Number of HDDs supported
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:4
    • B850 AORUS ELITE-P ICE:2

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Comparison of A520M DS3H WIFI6E, B850 AORUS ELITE-P ICE
124 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 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 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 MHz4400,4800,5200,5600,5800,6000,6200,6400,6600,6800,7000,7200,7400,7600,7800,7900,7950,8000,8200 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs4733 MHz8200 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB256 GB
Maximum internal memory per slotDiffers32 GB64 GB
Storage controllers2 differ
Number of HDDs supportedDiffers42
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers56
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers5120 x 2880 pixels4096 x 2160 pixels
Internal I/O5 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers42
Number of CPU fan connectorsDiffers12
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers14
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Differs12
Number of water pump connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
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 ports2 differ
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 quantityDiffers02
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network6 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet5 Gigabit Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8111HRealtek RTL8126
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
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 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN controller modelDiffersMediaTek MT7902Realtek RTL8922AE
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.35.4
Features6 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A520AMD B850
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC897Realtek ALC1220
Product colourDiffersDark brownWhite
PC health monitoringDiffersTemperature, Voltage, FanFan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64Windows 11 x64
Expansion slots3 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers14
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers22802580
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers3.05.0
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 source4.0
3rd M.2 largest key sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22110
3rd M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
4th M.2 largest key sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22110
4th M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
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
BIOS1 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers128 Mbit512 Mbit
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers270 mm335 mm
Package depthDiffers268 mm270 mm
Package heightDiffers68 mm80 mm
Package weightDiffers972 g2.41 kg
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm305 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
WeightDiffers880 g2.13 kg

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