Product comparison · 2 motherboards

GIGABYTE A520M S2HP vs GIGABYTE B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4)

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  • 61specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 38identical
  • 51known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4) has 3,200 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE A520M S2HP (6400 MHz vs 3200 MHz). The GIGABYTE B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4) has 64 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE A520M S2HP (128 GB vs 64 GB). The GIGABYTE A520M S2HP has 1 more RGB LED pin headers than the GIGABYTE B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4) (4 vs 3). Only the GIGABYTE B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4) has Wi-Fi. Processor socket: Socket AM4 on the GIGABYTE A520M S2HP, Socket AM5 on the GIGABYTE B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4).

  • Processor socket
    • A520M S2HP:Socket AM4
    • B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4):Socket AM5
  • Supported processor sockets
    • A520M S2HP:Socket AM4
    • B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4):Socket AM5
  • Supported memory types
    • A520M S2HP:DDR4-SDRAM
    • B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4):DDR5-SDRAM
  • ECC сompatibility
    • A520M S2HP:ECC & Non-ECC
    • B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4):Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • A520M S2HP:3200 MHz
    • B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4):6400 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • A520M S2HP:64 GB
    • B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4):128 GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • A520M S2HP:M.2, PCI Express 3.0, SATA
    • B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4):M.2, SATA III
  • Number of RGB LED pin headers
    • A520M S2HP:4
    • B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4):3

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Comparison of A520M S2HP, B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4)
112 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM4Socket AM5
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 3000 SeriesAMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series
Supported processor socketsDiffersSocket AM4Socket AM5
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory5 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECC & Non-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2400,2667,2933,3200,3333,3600,4866 MHz6400,6200,6000,5600,5200,4800,4400 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs3200 MHz6400 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 source64 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 III
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4096 x 2160 pixels
DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.0
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O1 differ
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
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of RGB LED pin headersDiffers43
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 ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1
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 Ethernet2.5 Gigabit 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 sourceWi-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 source5.3
Features1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A520AMD B650
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC897
PC health monitoringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFan, Temperature, Voltage
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
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers21
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
1st M.2 largest key sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2580
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 source4.0
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS1 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers128 Mbit256 Mbit
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Products per shipping (inner) caseKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers265 mm270 mm
Package depthDiffers235 mm268 mm
Package heightDiffers52 mm68 mm
Package weightKnown for one772 gUnknown — 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
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm240 mm
DepthDiffers205 mm225 mm
HeightKnown for one35 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
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) LAN bandwidth management software

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