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GIGABYTE A520M DS3H WIFI6E vs GIGABYTE ME33-AR0 AMD SoC Socket SP6 Extended ATX

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  • 54specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 21identical
  • 67known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE ME33-AR0 AMD SoC Socket SP6 Extended ATX has 8 more memory slots than the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H WIFI6E (12 vs 4). The GIGABYTE ME33-AR0 AMD SoC Socket SP6 Extended ATX has 1,667 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H WIFI6E (6400 MHz vs 4733 MHz). The GIGABYTE ME33-AR0 AMD SoC Socket SP6 Extended ATX has 12 more HDDs supported than the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H WIFI6E (16 vs 4). Only the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H WIFI6E has Wi-Fi. Processor socket: Socket AM4 on the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H WIFI6E, Socket SP6 on the GIGABYTE ME33-AR0 AMD SoC Socket SP6 Extended ATX.

  • Processor socket
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:Socket AM4
    • ME33-AR0 AMD SoC Socket SP6 Extended ATX:Socket SP6
  • Supported processor sockets
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:Socket AM4
    • ME33-AR0 AMD SoC Socket SP6 Extended ATX:SP6
  • Supported memory types
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:DDR4-SDRAM
    • ME33-AR0 AMD SoC Socket SP6 Extended ATX:DDR5-SDRAM
  • Number of memory slots
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:4
    • ME33-AR0 AMD SoC Socket SP6 Extended ATX:12
  • Memory channels
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:Dual-channel
    • ME33-AR0 AMD SoC Socket SP6 Extended ATX:Hexa-channel
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:4733 MHz
    • ME33-AR0 AMD SoC Socket SP6 Extended ATX:6400 MHz
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:M.2, SATA III
    • ME33-AR0 AMD SoC Socket SP6 Extended ATX:M.2
  • Number of HDDs supported
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:4
    • ME33-AR0 AMD SoC Socket SP6 Extended ATX:16

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Comparison of A520M DS3H WIFI6E, ME33-AR0
121 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM4Socket SP6
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 3000 Series, AMD Ryzen 5000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 SeriesAMD EPYC 8004, AMD EPYC 8005 Series
Supported processor socketsDiffersSocket AM4SP6
Memory4 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers412
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDiffersDual-channelHexa-channel
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneECC & Non-ECCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for one2133,2400,2667,2933,3200,3600,4000,4400,4733,3400,3466,3733,3866,4133,4266,4600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs4733 MHz6400 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory per slotKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers3 differ
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, SATA IIIM.2
Number of HDDs supportedDiffers416
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers518
RAID supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 10Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one5120 x 2880 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for one2.3Unknown — not stated by the source
DirectX versionKnown for one12.0Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceASPEED
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAspeed AST2600
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectors11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors00
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers40
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front panel connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of CPU fan connectors11
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers15
EPS power connector (8-pin)YesYes
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Differs12
12V power connectorYesYes
TPM connectorYesYes
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers40
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 quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI versionKnown for one2.1Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI-D ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
WiFi-AP antenna jackKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network3 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit Ethernet, Fast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8111HBroadcom BCM5720
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneMediaTek MT7902Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.3Unknown — not stated by the source
Features4 differ
Component forDiffersPCServer
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXExtended ATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMDAMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A520AMD SoC
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC897Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channelsKnown for one7.1 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersDark brownBlue
PC health monitoringKnown for oneTemperature, Voltage, FanUnknown — not stated by the source
Cooling typePassivePassive
Power source typeATXATX
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64Unknown — not stated by the source
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 generationDiffers3.05.0
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 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 source5.0
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneUEFI AMIUnknown — not stated by the source
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one128 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
ACPI versionKnown for one5.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) versionKnown for one2.7Unknown — not stated by the source
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) versionKnown for one2.7Unknown — not stated by the source
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 data3 differ
Package widthDiffers270 mm409 mm
Package depthDiffers268 mm355 mm
Package heightDiffers68 mm78 mm
Package weightKnown for one972 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm304.8 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm330.2 mm
HeightKnown for one35 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Antenna includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 softwareKnown for oneNorton® Internet Security (OEM version)Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 60 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 95%

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