Product comparison · 2 motherboards

GIGABYTE A520M S2HP vs GIGABYTE B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2)

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  • 52specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 30identical
  • 64known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2) has 2 more memory slots than the GIGABYTE A520M S2HP (4 vs 2). The GIGABYTE B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2) has 5,866 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE A520M S2HP (9066 MHz vs 3200 MHz). The GIGABYTE B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2) has 192 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE A520M S2HP (256 GB vs 64 GB). Only the GIGABYTE B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2) has Wi-Fi. Processor manufacturer: AMD on the GIGABYTE A520M S2HP, Intel on the GIGABYTE B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2).

  • Processor manufacturer
    • A520M S2HP:AMD
    • B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2):Intel
  • Processor socket
    • A520M S2HP:Socket AM4
    • B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2):LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
  • Compatible processor series
    • A520M S2HP:AMD Ryzen 3000 Series
    • B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2):Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
  • Supported processor sockets
    • A520M S2HP:Socket AM4
    • B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2):LGA 1851
  • Supported memory types
    • A520M S2HP:DDR4-SDRAM
    • B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2):DDR5-SDRAM
  • Number of memory slots
    • A520M S2HP:2
    • B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2):4
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • A520M S2HP:3200 MHz
    • B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2):9066 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • A520M S2HP:64 GB
    • B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2):256 GB

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Comparison of A520M S2HP, B860M DS3H WIFI6E (Rev. 2.2)
116 specifications
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM4LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 3000 SeriesIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Supported processor socketsDiffersSocket AM4LGA 1851
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory5 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2400,2667,2933,3200,3333,3600,4866 MHz9066,8800,8600,8266,8400,8200,8000,7950,7900,7800,7600,7400,7200,7000,6800,6600,6400,5600 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs3200 MHz9066 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB256 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, SATAPCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 5.0, SATA III
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
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
HDCP versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.3
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O1 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 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 ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
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
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A
Network2 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 2.5 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 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 sourceIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.3
Features2 differ
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A520Intel B860
PC health monitoringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVoltage, Temperature, Fan, Water cooling
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 11 x64, Windows 10 x64
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.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 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
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 memory sizeDiffers128 Mbit256 Mbit
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
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
Screws includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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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