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GIGABYTE A520M S2HP vs GIGABYTE B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2)

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  • 67specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 43identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor socket
    • A520M S2HP:Socket AM4
    • B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2):Socket AM5
  • Supported processor sockets
    • A520M S2HP:Socket AM4
    • B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2):Socket AM5
  • Supported memory types
    • A520M S2HP:DDR4-SDRAM
    • B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2):DDR5-SDRAM
  • ECC сompatibility
    • A520M S2HP:ECC & Non-ECC
    • B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2):Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • A520M S2HP:3200 MHz
    • B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2):9600 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • A520M S2HP:64 GB
    • B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2):128 GB
  • RAID levels
    • A520M S2HP:0, 1, 10
    • B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2):0, 1, 5, 10
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • A520M S2HP:1
    • B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2):2

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Comparison of A520M S2HP, B850M FORCE (Rev. 1.2)
115 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
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
Number of memory slots22
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECC & Non-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2400,2667,2933,3200,3333,3600,4866 MHz4400,4800,5200,5600,6000,6200,6400,6600,6666,6800,7000,7200,7600,7800,8000,8200,8400,8600,8800,9200,9600 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs3200 MHz9600 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 controllers2 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 5.0, SATA III
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 100, 1, 5, 10
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
HDCPYesYes
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
USB 2.0 connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors00
Number of SATA III connectors44
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front panel connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of CPU fan connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of chassis fan connectors22
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
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
RGB LED pin headerYesYes
Number of RGB LED pin headers44
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 quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
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 quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
PS/2 ports quantity11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1
DVI-D ports quantity00
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
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8125
Wi-FiNoNo
Features2 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factormicro ATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMDAMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A520AMD B850
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC897
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Product colourDiffersBlackDark brown
PC health monitoringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFan, 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 10 x64, Windows 11 x64
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers13
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 source5.0
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 source4.0
3rd M.2 largest key sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2280
3rd M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
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
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory sizeDiffers128 Mbit256 Mbit
ACPI version5.05.0
Clear CMOS jumperYesYes
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) version2.72.7
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version2.72.7
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originChinaChina
Products per shipping (inner) case1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Batteryidentical
Battery weight3 g3 g
Lithium weight per battery0.07 g0.07 g
Number of battery cells11
Battery technologyLithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)Lithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)
Battery typeCR2032CR2032
Battery capacityKnown for one220 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers265 mm270 mm
Package depthDiffers235 mm268 mm
Package heightDiffers52 mm68 mm
Package weightDiffers772 g1.4 kg
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width244 mm244 mm
DepthDiffers205 mm244 mm
Height35 mm35 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedYesYes
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 source1.18 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty period3 year(s)3 year(s)

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