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GIGABYTE A520M S2HP vs GIGABYTE B550M K WIFI6E

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  • 67specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 46identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE B550M K WIFI6E has 2 more memory slots than the GIGABYTE A520M S2HP (4 vs 2). The GIGABYTE B550M K WIFI6E has 1,533 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE A520M S2HP (4733 MHz vs 3200 MHz). The GIGABYTE B550M K WIFI6E has 64 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE A520M S2HP (128 GB vs 64 GB). Only the GIGABYTE B550M K WIFI6E has Wi-Fi. Memory channels: Dual-channel on the GIGABYTE A520M S2HP, Dodeca-channel on the GIGABYTE B550M K WIFI6E.

  • Number of memory slots
    • A520M S2HP:2
    • B550M K WIFI6E:4
  • Memory channels
    • A520M S2HP:Dual-channel
    • B550M K WIFI6E:Dodeca-channel
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • A520M S2HP:3200 MHz
    • B550M K WIFI6E:4733 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • A520M S2HP:64 GB
    • B550M K WIFI6E:128 GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • A520M S2HP:M.2, PCI Express 3.0, SATA
    • B550M K WIFI6E:M.2, SATA
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • A520M S2HP:2
    • B550M K WIFI6E:1
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • A520M S2HP:2
    • B550M K WIFI6E:1
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • A520M S2HP:2
    • B550M K WIFI6E:4

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Comparison of A520M S2HP, B550M K WIFI6E
119 specifications
Processor1 differ
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 3000 SeriesAMD Ryzen 3000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 Series, AMD Ryzen 5000 Series
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory5 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
Memory channelsDiffersDual-channelDodeca-channel
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, SATAM.2, SATA
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
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
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
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers21
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
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
RGB LED pin headerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of RGB LED pin headersKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
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
Network2 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8111H
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 sourceMediaTek MT7902
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.3
Features2 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A520AMD B550
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC897
Product colourDiffersBlackDark brown
PC health monitoringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFan, Temperature, Voltage
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 10 x64, Windows 11 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
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
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers265 mm270 mm
Package depthDiffers235 mm268 mm
Package heightDiffers52 mm68 mm
Package weightDiffers772 g1.02 kg
Weight & dimensions1 differ
DepthDiffers205 mm244 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Antenna includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 source940 g

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