Product comparison · 2 motherboards

GIGABYTE A520M K V2 (Rev. 1.1) vs GIGABYTE B650 GAMING X AX V2 (Rev. 1.3)

Add a product
  • 75specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 46identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE B650 GAMING X AX V2 (Rev. 1.3) has 2 more memory slots than the GIGABYTE A520M K V2 (Rev. 1.1) (4 vs 2). The GIGABYTE B650 GAMING X AX V2 (Rev. 1.3) has 2,900 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE A520M K V2 (Rev. 1.1) (8000 MHz vs 5100 MHz). The GIGABYTE B650 GAMING X AX V2 (Rev. 1.3) has 192 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE A520M K V2 (Rev. 1.1) (256 GB vs 64 GB). Only the GIGABYTE B650 GAMING X AX V2 (Rev. 1.3) has Wi-Fi. Processor socket: Socket AM4 on the GIGABYTE A520M K V2 (Rev. 1.1), Socket AM5 on the GIGABYTE B650 GAMING X AX V2 (Rev. 1.3).

  • Processor socket
    • A520M K V2 (Rev. 1.1):Socket AM4
    • B650 GAMING X AX V2 (Rev. 1.3):Socket AM5
  • Supported processor sockets
    • A520M K V2 (Rev. 1.1):Socket AM4
    • B650 GAMING X AX V2 (Rev. 1.3):Socket AM5
  • Supported memory types
    • A520M K V2 (Rev. 1.1):DDR4-SDRAM
    • B650 GAMING X AX V2 (Rev. 1.3):DDR5-SDRAM
  • Number of memory slots
    • A520M K V2 (Rev. 1.1):2
    • B650 GAMING X AX V2 (Rev. 1.3):4
  • ECC сompatibility
    • A520M K V2 (Rev. 1.1):ECC & Non-ECC
    • B650 GAMING X AX V2 (Rev. 1.3):Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • A520M K V2 (Rev. 1.1):5100 MHz
    • B650 GAMING X AX V2 (Rev. 1.3):8000 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • A520M K V2 (Rev. 1.1):64 GB
    • B650 GAMING X AX V2 (Rev. 1.3):256 GB
  • Maximum internal memory per slot
    • A520M K V2 (Rev. 1.1):32 GB
    • B650 GAMING X AX V2 (Rev. 1.3):64 GB

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only (on)
Comparison of A520M K V2 (Rev. 1.1), B650 GAMING X AX V2 (Rev. 1.3)
102 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM4Socket AM5
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 5000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 SeriesAMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series
Supported processor socketsDiffersSocket AM4Socket AM5
Memory7 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECC & Non-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers5100,4800,4600,4400,4266,4133,4000,3866,3733,3600,3466,3400,3200,2933,2667,2400,2133 MHz7800,8000,7600,7200,7000,6800,6600,6400,6200,6000,5600,5200,4800,4400 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs5100 MHz8000 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB256 GB
Maximum internal memory per slotDiffers32 GB64 GB
Memory slot pin countKnown for one288Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersPCI Express 3.0, SATA IIIPCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 5.0, SATA III
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers57
Internal I/Oidentical
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of water pump connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial port headersKnown 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 source3
Audio connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
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 quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
WiFi-AP antenna jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB connector typeDiffersUSB Type-AUSB Type-A, USB Type-C
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 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX210
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.3
Features3 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A520AMD B650
PC health monitoringDiffersVoltage, Temperature, FanVoltage, Temperature, Water cooling, Fan
Expansion slots3 differ
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers13
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers228025110
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers3.05.0
2nd M.2 largest key sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25110
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 source25110
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
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers233 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers198 mm244 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Antenna includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Screws includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More motherboard comparisons

All motherboard comparisons