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GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 vs GIGABYTE B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4)

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  • 30differ
  • 68identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 has 1 more USB 2.0 connectors than the GIGABYTE B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4) (2 vs 1). The GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 has 1 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors than the GIGABYTE B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4) (2 vs 1). The GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 has 1 more CPU fan connectors than the GIGABYTE B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4) (2 vs 1). Maximum resolution: 5120 x 2880 pixels on the GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7, 4096 x 2160 pixels on the GIGABYTE B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4). LAN controller: Realtek RTL8125 on the GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7, Realtek RTL8111H on the GIGABYTE B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4).

  • Maximum resolution
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:5120 x 2880 pixels
    • B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4):4096 x 2160 pixels
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:2
    • B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4):1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:2
    • B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4):1
  • Number of CPU fan connectors
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:2
    • B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4):1
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:3
    • B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4):2
  • Number of water pump connectors
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:1
    • B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4):2
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:2
    • B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4):4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:3
    • B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4):4

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Comparison of B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7, B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4)
118 specifications
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketSocket AM4Socket AM4
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
Supported processor socketsSocket AM4Socket AM4
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memoryidentical
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Number of memory slots44
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityECC & Non-ECCECC & Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speeds4733,4600,4400,4266,4133,4000,3866,3733,3600,3466,3400,3200,2933,2667,2400,2133 MHz4733,4600,4400,4266,4133,4000,3866,3733,3600,3466,3400,3200,2933,2667,2400,2133 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)4733 MHz4733 MHz
Maximum internal memory128 GB128 GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Maximum internal memory per slot32 GB32 GB
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 3.0, SATA IIIM.2, SATA III
Number of HDDs supported44
Number of storage drives supported66
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levels0, 1, 100, 1, 10
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportNot supportedNot supported
Maximum resolutionDiffers5120 x 2880 pixels4096 x 2160 pixels
HDCPYesYes
HDCP versionKnown for one2.3Unknown — not stated by the source
DirectX version12.012.0
Internal I/O5 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors00
Number of SATA III connectors44
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
Front panel connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of CPU fan connectorsDiffers21
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers32
EPS power connector (8-pin)YesYes
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)11
12V power connectorYesYes
Number of water pump connectorsDiffers12
RGB LED pin headerYesYes
Number of RGB LED pin headers55
Serial port headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers34
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 quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version2.12.1
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs11
Line-inYesYes
Microphone inYesYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
WiFi-AP antenna jack22
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network6 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8125Realtek RTL8111H
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 6E (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 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller modelDiffersRealtek RTL8922AERealtek RTL8852CE
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.45.3
Features4 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMDAMD
Motherboard chipsetAMD B550AMD B550
Audio chipRealtek ALC897Realtek ALC897
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Product colourDiffersBlackBrown
PC health monitoringDiffersFan, LED, Temperature, Voltage, Water coolingFan, Temperature, Voltage
Cooling typePassivePassive
Power source typeATXATX
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 11Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots11
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers21
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots11
Number of M.2 (M) slots22
1st M.2 largest key size2211022110
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation4.04.0
2nd M.2 largest key sizeDiffers221102280
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generation3.03.0
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory size128 Mbit128 Mbit
ACPI version5.05.0
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) version2.72.7
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version2.72.7
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originChinaChina
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 data4 differ
Package widthDiffers335 mm265 mm
Package depthDiffers270 mm265 mm
Package heightDiffers80 mm65 mm
Package weightDiffers1.92 kg1.27 kg
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width244 mm244 mm
DepthDiffers305 mm244 mm
HeightKnown for one35 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Antenna includedYesYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Screws includedYesYes
Bundled softwareDiffersNorton® Internet Security (OEM version)Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)LAN bandwidth management software
Other featuresidentical
WeightKnown for one1.68 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty period3 year(s)3 year(s)

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