Product comparison · 2 motherboards

GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.5) vs GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X WIFI6 (Rev. 1.2)

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  • 82specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 61identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.5) has 1,533 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X WIFI6 (Rev. 1.2) (4733 MHz vs 3200 MHz). The GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.5) has 1 more USB 2.0 connectors than the GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X WIFI6 (Rev. 1.2) (2 vs 1). The GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X WIFI6 (Rev. 1.2) has 1 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity than the GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.5) (4 vs 3). Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) on the GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.5), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) on the GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X WIFI6 (Rev. 1.2). WLAN controller model: Realtek RTL8852CE on the GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.5), Realtek RTL8851BE on the GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X WIFI6 (Rev. 1.2).

  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.5):4733 MHz
    • B550M GAMING X WIFI6 (Rev. 1.2):3200 MHz
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.5):2
    • B550M GAMING X WIFI6 (Rev. 1.2):1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.5):3
    • B550M GAMING X WIFI6 (Rev. 1.2):4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.5):2
    • B550M GAMING X WIFI6 (Rev. 1.2):0
  • Headphone outputs
    • B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.5):5
    • B550M GAMING X WIFI6 (Rev. 1.2):1
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.5):Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
    • B550M GAMING X WIFI6 (Rev. 1.2):Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WLAN controller model
    • B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.5):Realtek RTL8852CE
    • B550M GAMING X WIFI6 (Rev. 1.2):Realtek RTL8851BE
  • Bluetooth version
    • B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.5):5.2
    • B550M GAMING X WIFI6 (Rev. 1.2):5.3

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Comparison of B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (Rev. 1.5), B550M GAMING X WIFI6 (Rev. 1.2)
124 specifications
Processor1 differ
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 5000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 SeriesAMD Ryzen 3000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 Series, AMD Ryzen 5000 Series
Memory2 differ
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers4733,4600,4400,4266,4133,4000,3866,3733,3600,3466,3400,3200,2933,2667,2400,2133 MHz2133,2400,2667,2933,3200 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs4733 MHz3200 MHz
Memory slot pin countKnown for one288Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATA III, PCI Express 3.0, PCI Express 4.0M.2, PCI Express 3.0, PCI Express 4.0, SATA III
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.0
HDCP versionKnown for one2.3Unknown — not stated by the source
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers21
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Serial port headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
12V power connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of water pump connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers34
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsDiffers51
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-AUnknown — not stated by the source
Network5 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8111H
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN controller modelDiffersRealtek RTL8852CERealtek RTL8851BE
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.25.3
Features4 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC1220-VB
Product colourDiffersBlackDark brown
PC health monitoringDiffersFan, Voltage, Temperature, Water coolingFan, Temperature, Voltage
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePassive
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceATX
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 11 x64, Windows 10 x64Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) 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 sizeDiffers221102280
2nd M.2 largest key sizeDiffers221102280
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Products per shipping (inner) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Batteryidentical
Battery weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 g
Lithium weight per batteryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.07 g
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCR2032
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source270 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source268 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source68 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.24 kg
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm244 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Screws includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bundled softwareDiffersNorton Internet SecurityNorton® Internet Security (OEM version) LAN bandwidth management software
Cables includedKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
mSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.14 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 year(s)

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