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GIGABYTE B450 AORUS ELITE vs GIGABYTE X399 Aorus Xtreme

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  • 60specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 34identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor socket
    • B450 AORUS ELITE:Socket AM4
    • X399 Aorus Xtreme:Socket TR4
  • Number of memory slots
    • B450 AORUS ELITE:4
    • X399 Aorus Xtreme:8
  • Memory channels
    • B450 AORUS ELITE:Dual-channel
    • X399 Aorus Xtreme:Quad-channel
  • Maximum internal memory
    • B450 AORUS ELITE:64 GB
    • X399 Aorus Xtreme:128 GB
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • B450 AORUS ELITE:1
    • X399 Aorus Xtreme:2
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • B450 AORUS ELITE:4
    • X399 Aorus Xtreme:0
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • B450 AORUS ELITE:4
    • X399 Aorus Xtreme:8
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • B450 AORUS ELITE:0
    • X399 Aorus Xtreme:4

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Comparison of B450 AORUS ELITE, X399 Aorus Xtreme
87 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM4Socket TR4
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Athlon, AMD Ryzen 2000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripper 1000 Series, AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 Series
Memory4 differ
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers48
Memory slots typeKnown for oneDIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory channelsDiffersDual-channelQuad-channel
ECC сompatibilityECC & Non-ECCECC & Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2400,2667,2933 MHz2133,2400,2667,2933,3466,3600 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Known for one2933 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB128 GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Storage controllersidentical
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneSSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for oneM.2, SATAUnknown — not stated by the source
RAID levels0, 1, 100, 1, 10
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffersCrossFire2-Way SLI, 3-Way SLI, 4-Way SLI, CrossFire, SLI
Maximum resolutionKnown for one4096 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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 connectors66
Number of SATA II connectors00
Number of Parallel ATA connectors00
S/PDIF out connectorYesYes
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
Front panel connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectors33
12V power connectorYesYes
Serial port headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
TPM connectorYesYes
RGB LED pin headerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports8 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers40
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers48
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 quantityDiffers04
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers13
eSATA ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit Ethernet5 Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2
Features4 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXExtended ATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMDAMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD B450AMD X399
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC892Realtek ALC1220-VB
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 7Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro x64
CertificationKnown for oneCE, FCCUnknown — not stated by the source
PC health monitoringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFan, Temperature, Voltage
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers24
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers23
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory size128 Mbit128 Mbit
ACPI version5.05.0
Clear CMOS jumperYesYes
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) version2.72.7
Plug and PlayYesYes
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version2.72.7
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)YesYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84733020Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm269 mm
DepthDiffers235 mm305 mm
HeightKnown for one80 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
WeightKnown for one910 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceXSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security (OEM), cFosSpeed

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