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GIGABYTE A520M K V2 (Rev. 1.1) vs GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.5)

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  • 22differ
  • 53identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.5) has 2 more memory slots than the GIGABYTE A520M K V2 (Rev. 1.1) (4 vs 2). The GIGABYTE A520M K V2 (Rev. 1.1) has 367 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.5) (5100 MHz vs 4733 MHz). The GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.5) has 64 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE A520M K V2 (Rev. 1.1) (128 GB vs 64 GB). Only the GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.5) has Wi-Fi. Maximum resolution: 4096 x 2160 pixels on the GIGABYTE A520M K V2 (Rev. 1.1), 5120 x 2880 pixels on the GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.5).

  • Number of memory slots
    • A520M K V2 (Rev. 1.1):2
    • B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.5):4
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • A520M K V2 (Rev. 1.1):5100 MHz
    • B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.5):4733 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • A520M K V2 (Rev. 1.1):64 GB
    • B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.5):128 GB
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • A520M K V2 (Rev. 1.1):5
    • B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.5):6
  • Maximum resolution
    • A520M K V2 (Rev. 1.1):4096 x 2160 pixels
    • B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.5):5120 x 2880 pixels
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • A520M K V2 (Rev. 1.1):1
    • B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.5):2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • A520M K V2 (Rev. 1.1):4
    • B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.5):3
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • A520M K V2 (Rev. 1.1):0
    • B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.5):2

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Comparison of A520M K V2 (Rev. 1.1), B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.5)
97 specifications
Memory4 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers5100,4800,4600,4400,4266,4133,4000,3866,3733,3600,3466,3400,3200,2933,2667,2400,2133 MHz4733,4600,4400,4266,4133,4000,3866,3733,3600,3466,3400,3200,2933,2667,2400,2133 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs5100 MHz4733 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB128 GB
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersPCI Express 3.0, SATA IIISATA III, PCI Express 3.0, PCI Express 4.0
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers56
Graphics1 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers4096 x 2160 pixels5120 x 2880 pixels
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers12
Number of water pump connectorsKnown 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 source5
Audio connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
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 quantityDiffers02
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Headphone outputsDiffers35
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
WiFi-AP antenna jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8852CE
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.2
Features3 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A520AMD B550
PC health monitoringDiffersVoltage, Temperature, FanFan, Voltage, Temperature, Water cooling
Expansion slots3 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers12
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers228022110
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers3.04.0
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 source3.0
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
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers233 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers198 mm244 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Antenna includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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