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GIGABYTE A520M S2HP vs MSI PRO B850-S EVO WIFI

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  • 26differ
  • 24identical
  • 59known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI PRO B850-S EVO WIFI has 2 more memory slots than the GIGABYTE A520M S2HP (4 vs 2). The MSI PRO B850-S EVO WIFI has 5,000 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE A520M S2HP (8200 MHz vs 3200 MHz). The MSI PRO B850-S EVO WIFI has 192 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE A520M S2HP (256 GB vs 64 GB). Only the MSI PRO B850-S EVO WIFI has Wi-Fi. Processor socket: Socket AM4 on the GIGABYTE A520M S2HP, Socket AM5 on the MSI PRO B850-S EVO WIFI.

  • Processor socket
    • A520M S2HP:Socket AM4
    • PRO B850-S EVO WIFI:Socket AM5
  • Supported memory types
    • A520M S2HP:DDR4-SDRAM
    • PRO B850-S EVO WIFI:DDR5-SDRAM
  • Number of memory slots
    • A520M S2HP:2
    • PRO B850-S EVO WIFI:4
  • ECC сompatibility
    • A520M S2HP:ECC & Non-ECC
    • PRO B850-S EVO WIFI:Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • A520M S2HP:3200 MHz
    • PRO B850-S EVO WIFI:8200 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • A520M S2HP:64 GB
    • PRO B850-S EVO WIFI:256 GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • A520M S2HP:M.2, PCI Express 3.0, SATA
    • PRO B850-S EVO WIFI:M.2, SATA
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • A520M S2HP:2
    • PRO B850-S EVO WIFI:4

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Comparison of A520M S2HP, PRO B850-S EVO WIFI
109 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM4Socket AM5
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 3000 SeriesAMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneSocket AM4Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory6 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECC & Non-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2400,2667,2933,3200,3333,3600,4866 MHz8200,5600,4800 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs3200 MHz8200 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB256 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
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 levels0, 1, 100, 1, 10
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
On-board graphics cardNoNo
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsDiffers01
Number of SATA III connectors44
Number of SATA II connectors00
Number of SATA connectors00
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Audio connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front panel connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power fan connectorYesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of CPU fan connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of COM connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
RGB LED pin headerYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known 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
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
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 quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
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
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.4
Features2 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
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 colourBlackBlack
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceATX
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers21
PCI Express x4 (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 source22110
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 x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS3 differ
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory sizeDiffers128 Mbit512 Mbit
ACPI versionDiffers5.06.5
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) versionDiffers2.73.7
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
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm243.8 mm
DepthDiffers205 mm304.8 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
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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