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GIGABYTE A520M S2HP vs GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2)

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  • 70specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 54identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2) has 2 more memory slots than the GIGABYTE A520M S2HP (4 vs 2). The GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2) has 64 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE A520M S2HP (128 GB vs 64 GB). The GIGABYTE A520M S2HP has 1 more USB 2.0 connectors than the GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2) (2 vs 1). Motherboard chipset: AMD A520 on the GIGABYTE A520M S2HP, AMD B550 on the GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2). Product colour: Black on the GIGABYTE A520M S2HP, Dark brown on the GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2).

  • Number of memory slots
    • A520M S2HP:2
    • B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2):4
  • Maximum internal memory
    • A520M S2HP:64 GB
    • B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2):128 GB
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • A520M S2HP:2
    • B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2):1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • A520M S2HP:1
    • B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2):2
  • Motherboard chipset
    • A520M S2HP:AMD A520
    • B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2):AMD B550
  • Product colour
    • A520M S2HP:Black
    • B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2):Dark brown
  • PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots
    • A520M S2HP:2
    • B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2):1
  • Number of M.2 (M) slots
    • A520M S2HP:1
    • B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2):2

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Comparison of A520M S2HP, B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2)
115 specifications
Processor1 differ
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 3000 SeriesAMD Ryzen 5000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 Series
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2400,2667,2933,3200,3333,3600,4866 MHz3200,2933,2667,2400,2133 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, SATAM.2, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 3.0, SATA III
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
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
DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.0
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers21
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 source2
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 source2
Serial port headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Rear panel I/O portsidentical
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 source1
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
WiFi-AP antenna jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Networkidentical
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek 8111H
Features2 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A520AMD B550
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC1220
Product colourDiffersBlackDark brown
PC health monitoringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCPU, Fan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePassive
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceATX
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 11 x64, Windows 10 x64
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers21
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers12
1st M.2 largest key sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2280
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 source2280
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0
BIOSidentical
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers265 mm270 mm
Package depthDiffers235 mm268 mm
Package heightDiffers52 mm68 mm
Package weightDiffers772 g2.49 kg
Weight & dimensions1 differ
DepthDiffers205 mm244 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Screws includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton® Internet Security (OEM version)
Other featuresidentical
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.09 kg

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