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GIGABYTE A520M DS3H WIFI6E vs GIGABYTE B850M FORCE WIFI6E (Rev. 1.2)

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  • 104specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 74identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE A520M DS3H WIFI6E has 2 more memory slots than the GIGABYTE B850M FORCE WIFI6E (Rev. 1.2) (4 vs 2). The GIGABYTE B850M FORCE WIFI6E (Rev. 1.2) has 4,867 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H WIFI6E (9600 MHz vs 4733 MHz). The GIGABYTE B850M FORCE WIFI6E (Rev. 1.2) 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 B850M FORCE WIFI6E (Rev. 1.2). Supported processor sockets: Socket AM4 on the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H WIFI6E, Socket AM5 on the GIGABYTE B850M FORCE WIFI6E (Rev. 1.2).

  • Processor socket
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:Socket AM4
    • B850M FORCE WIFI6E (Rev. 1.2):Socket AM5
  • Supported processor sockets
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:Socket AM4
    • B850M FORCE WIFI6E (Rev. 1.2):Socket AM5
  • Supported memory types
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:DDR4-SDRAM
    • B850M FORCE WIFI6E (Rev. 1.2):DDR5-SDRAM
  • Number of memory slots
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:4
    • B850M FORCE WIFI6E (Rev. 1.2):2
  • ECC сompatibility
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:ECC & Non-ECC
    • B850M FORCE WIFI6E (Rev. 1.2):Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:4733 MHz
    • B850M FORCE WIFI6E (Rev. 1.2):9600 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory per slot
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:32 GB
    • B850M FORCE WIFI6E (Rev. 1.2):64 GB
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:5
    • B850M FORCE WIFI6E (Rev. 1.2):7

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Comparison of A520M DS3H WIFI6E, B850M FORCE WIFI6E (Rev. 1.2)
118 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
Number of memory slotsDiffers42
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECC & Non-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2400,2667,2933,3200,3600,4000,4400,4733,3400,3466,3733,3866,4133,4266,4600 MHz9600,9200,8800,8600,8400,8200,8000,7800,7600,7200,7000,6800,6666,6600,6400,6200,6000,5600,5200,4800,4400 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs4733 MHz9600 MHz
Maximum internal memory per slotDiffers32 GB64 GB
Storage controllers3 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, SATA IIIM.2, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 5.0, SATA III
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers57
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers5120 x 2880 pixels4096 x 2160 pixels
HDCP versionKnown for one2.3Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O4 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers12
Number of CPU fan connectorsDiffers12
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers12
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 ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
Network2 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8111HRealtek RTL8125
Features2 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A520AMD B850
PC health monitoringDiffersTemperature, Voltage, FanFan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling
Expansion slots2 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) slotsDiffers13
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers3.05.0
2nd M.2 largest key sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2280
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 source2280
3rd 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 Mbit256 Mbit
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one220 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers972 g1.4 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
WeightDiffers880 g1.22 kg

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