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GIGABYTE A520M DS3H WIFI6E vs GIGABYTE Z890 D PLUS

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  • 95specifications compared
  • 40differ
  • 55identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE Z890 D PLUS has 4,733 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H WIFI6E (9466 MHz vs 4733 MHz). The GIGABYTE Z890 D PLUS has 128 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H WIFI6E (256 GB vs 128 GB). The GIGABYTE Z890 D PLUS has 32 GB more maximum internal memory per slot than the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H WIFI6E (64 GB vs 32 GB). Only the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H WIFI6E has Wi-Fi. Processor manufacturer: AMD on the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H WIFI6E, Intel on the GIGABYTE Z890 D PLUS.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:AMD
    • Z890 D PLUS:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:Socket AM4
    • Z890 D PLUS:LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
  • Supported processor sockets
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:Socket AM4
    • Z890 D PLUS:LGA 1851
  • Supported memory types
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:DDR4-SDRAM
    • Z890 D PLUS:DDR5-SDRAM
  • ECC сompatibility
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:ECC & Non-ECC
    • Z890 D PLUS:Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:4733 MHz
    • Z890 D PLUS:9466 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:128 GB
    • Z890 D PLUS:256 GB
  • Maximum internal memory per slot
    • A520M DS3H WIFI6E:32 GB
    • Z890 D PLUS:64 GB

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Comparison of A520M DS3H WIFI6E, Z890 D PLUS
123 specifications
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM4LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 3000 Series, AMD Ryzen 5000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 SeriesIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Supported processor socketsDiffersSocket AM4LGA 1851
Memory5 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECC & Non-ECCNon-ECC
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 MHz9466 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB256 GB
Maximum internal memory per slotDiffers32 GB64 GB
Storage controllers2 differ
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers58
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers5120 x 2880 pixels4096 x 2304 pixels
Internal I/O5 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers12
Number of CPU fan connectorsDiffers12
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers14
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Differs12
12V power connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of water pump connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Serial port headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Thunderbolt headersKnown 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 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
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI versionKnown for one2.1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionDiffers1.42.1
WiFi-AP antenna jackKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit Ethernet, Fast EthernetGigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8111HRealtek RTL8125
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
Features6 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A520Intel Z890
Product colourDiffersDark brownBlack
PC health monitoringDiffersTemperature, Voltage, FanFan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling
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) slotsDiffers14
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers228025110
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers3.05.0
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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
BIOS1 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers128 Mbit256 Mbit
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers270 mm335 mm
Package depthDiffers268 mm270 mm
Package heightDiffers68 mm80 mm
Package weightDiffers972 g1.7 kg
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm305 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Antenna includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
WeightDiffers880 g1.47 kg

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