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GIGABYTE A520M S2HP vs MSI PRO B550M-P

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  • 49specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 25identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI PRO B550M-P has 2 more memory slots than the GIGABYTE A520M S2HP (4 vs 2). The MSI PRO B550M-P has 1,200 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE A520M S2HP (4400 MHz vs 3200 MHz). The MSI PRO B550M-P has 64 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE A520M S2HP (128 GB vs 64 GB). Only the MSI PRO B550M-P has on-board graphics card. ECC сompatibility: ECC & Non-ECC on the GIGABYTE A520M S2HP, Non-ECC on the MSI PRO B550M-P.

  • Number of memory slots
    • A520M S2HP:2
    • PRO B550M-P:4
  • ECC сompatibility
    • A520M S2HP:ECC & Non-ECC
    • PRO B550M-P:Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • A520M S2HP:3200 MHz
    • PRO B550M-P:4400 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • A520M S2HP:64 GB
    • PRO B550M-P:128 GB
  • On-board graphics card
    • A520M S2HP:No
    • PRO B550M-P:Yes
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • A520M S2HP:2
    • PRO B550M-P:4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • A520M S2HP:1
    • PRO B550M-P:6
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors
    • A520M S2HP:0
    • PRO B550M-P:1

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Comparison of A520M S2HP, PRO B550M-P
98 specifications
Processor1 differ
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 3000 SeriesAMD Ryzen 5000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 Series
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory5 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECC & Non-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2400,2667,2933,3200,3333,3600,4866 MHz2667,2800,2933,3000,3066,3200,3466,3600,3733,3866,4000,4133,4266,4400 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs3200 MHz4400 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB128 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, PCI Express 3.0, SATAM.2, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 3.0, SATA
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD & SSD
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffersNoYes
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Internal I/O4 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers16
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsDiffers01
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers04
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — 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
Number of RGB LED pin headersKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front panel connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers26
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers46
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
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
Networkidentical
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek 8111H
Features2 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A520AMD B550
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC897
Expansion slots1 differ
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers12
PCI Express x1 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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 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
BIOS3 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers128 Mbit256 Mbit
ACPI versionDiffers5.06.0
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) versionDiffers2.72.8
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
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm243.8 mm
DepthDiffers205 mm243.8 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

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