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GIGABYTE A520M S2HP vs GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.5)

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  • 51specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 34identical
  • 66known 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 S2HP (4 vs 2). The GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.5) has 1,533 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE A520M S2HP (4733 MHz vs 3200 MHz). The GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.5) has 64 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE A520M S2HP (128 GB vs 64 GB). Only the GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.5) has Wi-Fi. Motherboard form factor: micro ATX on the GIGABYTE A520M S2HP, ATX on the GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.5).

  • Number of memory slots
    • A520M S2HP:2
    • B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.5):4
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • A520M S2HP:3200 MHz
    • B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.5):4733 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • A520M S2HP:64 GB
    • B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.5):128 GB
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • A520M S2HP:1
    • B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.5):2
  • Number of RGB LED pin headers
    • A520M S2HP:4
    • B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.5):5
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • A520M S2HP:4
    • B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.5):3
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • A520M S2HP:0
    • B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.5):2
  • Wi-Fi
    • A520M S2HP:No
    • B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.5):Yes

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Comparison of A520M S2HP, B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.5)
117 specifications
Processor1 differ
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 3000 SeriesAMD Ryzen 5000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 Series
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
Memory slot pin countKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source288
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2400,2667,2933,3200,3333,3600,4866 MHz4733,4600,4400,4266,4133,4000,3866,3733,3600,3466,3400,3200,2933,2667,2400,2133 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs3200 MHz4733 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB128 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum internal memory per slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, PCI Express 3.0, SATASATA III, PCI Express 3.0, PCI Express 4.0
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5120 x 2880 pixels
HDCP versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.3
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers12
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front panel connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of CPU fan connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
12V power connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of water pump connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of RGB LED pin headersDiffers45
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports2 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
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
WiFi-AP antenna jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit 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
Features2 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A520AMD B550
PC health monitoringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFan, Voltage, Temperature, Water cooling
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 11 x64, Windows 10 x64
Expansion slots1 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 sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22110
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
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 one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOSidentical
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers205 mm244 mm
HeightKnown for one35 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Antenna includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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 dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one265 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one235 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one52 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one772 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one3 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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