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GIGABYTE A520M S2HP vs GIGABYTE MZ73-LM2 Socket SP5 Extended ATX

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  • 34specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 13identical
  • 57known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE MZ73-LM2 Socket SP5 Extended ATX has 22 more memory slots than the GIGABYTE A520M S2HP (24 vs 2). The GIGABYTE A520M S2HP has 2 more USB 2.0 connectors than the GIGABYTE MZ73-LM2 Socket SP5 Extended ATX (2 vs 0). The GIGABYTE A520M S2HP has 4 more SATA III connectors than the GIGABYTE MZ73-LM2 Socket SP5 Extended ATX (4 vs 0). Processor socket: Socket AM4 on the GIGABYTE A520M S2HP, Socket SP5 on the GIGABYTE MZ73-LM2 Socket SP5 Extended ATX. Compatible processor series: AMD Ryzen 3000 Series on the GIGABYTE A520M S2HP, AMD EPYC 9004, AMD EPYC 9005 on the GIGABYTE MZ73-LM2 Socket SP5 Extended ATX.

  • Processor socket
    • A520M S2HP:Socket AM4
    • MZ73-LM2 Socket SP5 Extended ATX:Socket SP5
  • Compatible processor series
    • A520M S2HP:AMD Ryzen 3000 Series
    • MZ73-LM2 Socket SP5 Extended ATX:AMD EPYC 9004, AMD EPYC 9005
  • Supported memory types
    • A520M S2HP:DDR4-SDRAM
    • MZ73-LM2 Socket SP5 Extended ATX:DDR5-SDRAM
  • Number of memory slots
    • A520M S2HP:2
    • MZ73-LM2 Socket SP5 Extended ATX:24
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • A520M S2HP:M.2, PCI Express 3.0, SATA
    • MZ73-LM2 Socket SP5 Extended ATX:M.2, SlimSAS
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • A520M S2HP:2
    • MZ73-LM2 Socket SP5 Extended ATX:0
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • A520M S2HP:4
    • MZ73-LM2 Socket SP5 Extended ATX:0
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • A520M S2HP:2
    • MZ73-LM2 Socket SP5 Extended ATX:0

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Comparison of A520M S2HP, MZ73-LM2
91 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM4Socket SP5
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 3000 SeriesAMD EPYC 9004, AMD EPYC 9005
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneSocket AM4Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers224
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsKnown for oneDual-channelUnknown — not stated by the source
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneECC & Non-ECCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2400,2667,2933,3200,3333,3600,4866 MHz4800 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Known for one3200 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, PCI Express 3.0, SATAM.2, SlimSAS
RAID supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 10Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAspeed AST2600
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors00
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers40
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — 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
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 source2
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
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 quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DVI-D ports quantity00
COM ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wi-FiNoNo
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBroadcom BCM57416
Features3 differ
Component forDiffersPCServer
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXExtended ATX
Motherboard chipset familyKnown for oneAMDUnknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneAMD A520Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channelsKnown for one7.1 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersBlackBlue
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceATX
Expansion slotsidentical
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
Number of M.2 (M) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneUEFI AMIUnknown — not stated by the source
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one128 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
ACPI versionKnown for one5.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) versionKnown for one2.7Unknown — not stated by the source
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) versionKnown for one2.7Unknown — 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 data3 differ
Package widthDiffers265 mm409 mm
Package depthDiffers235 mm355 mm
Package heightDiffers52 mm78 mm
Package weightKnown for one772 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm304.8 mm
DepthDiffers205 mm335.2 mm
HeightKnown for one35 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one3 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 40 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 95%

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