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GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 vs GIGABYTE B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4)

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  • 39differ
  • 55identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 has 2 more memory slots than the GIGABYTE B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4) (4 vs 2). The GIGABYTE B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4) has 1,667 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (6400 MHz vs 4733 MHz). The GIGABYTE B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4) has 32 GB more maximum internal memory per slot than the GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (64 GB vs 32 GB). Processor socket: Socket AM4 on the GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7, Socket AM5 on the GIGABYTE B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4). Supported processor sockets: Socket AM4 on the GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7, Socket AM5 on the GIGABYTE B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4).

  • Processor socket
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:Socket AM4
    • B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4):Socket AM5
  • Supported processor sockets
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:Socket AM4
    • B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4):Socket AM5
  • Supported memory types
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:DDR4-SDRAM
    • B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4):DDR5-SDRAM
  • Number of memory slots
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:4
    • B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4):2
  • ECC сompatibility
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:ECC & Non-ECC
    • B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4):Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:4733 MHz
    • B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4):6400 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory per slot
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:32 GB
    • B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4):64 GB
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:6
    • B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4):5

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Comparison of B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7, B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4)
116 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM4Socket AM5
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 5000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 SeriesAMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series
Supported processor socketsDiffersSocket AM4Socket AM5
Memory6 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers42
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECC & Non-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers4733,4600,4400,4266,4133,4000,3866,3733,3600,3466,3400,3200,2933,2667,2400,2133 MHz6400,6200,6000,5600,5200,4800,4400 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs4733 MHz6400 MHz
Maximum internal memory128 GB128 GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Maximum internal memory per slotDiffers32 GB64 GB
Storage controllers2 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 supportedDiffers65
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/O4 differ
USB 2.0 connectors22
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 connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of water pump connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
RGB LED pin headerYesYes
Number of RGB LED pin headersDiffers53
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 quantityDiffers32
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 quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version2.12.1
DVI-D ports quantity00
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
Network5 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneRealtek RTL8125Unknown — not stated by the source
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 chipsetDiffersAMD B550AMD B650
Audio chipRealtek ALC897Realtek ALC897
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
PC health monitoringDiffersFan, LED, Temperature, Voltage, Water coolingFan, Temperature, Voltage
Cooling typeKnown for onePassiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeATXATX
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 11Windows 10 x64, Windows 11
Expansion slots3 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots11
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots11
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers21
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers221102580
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation4.04.0
2nd M.2 largest key size2211022110
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers3.04.0
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory sizeDiffers128 Mbit256 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 technologyLithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)Lithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)
Battery typeCR2032CR2032
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers335 mm270 mm
Package depthDiffers270 mm268 mm
Package heightDiffers80 mm68 mm
Package weightKnown for one1.92 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm240 mm
DepthDiffers305 mm225 mm
HeightKnown for one35 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Antenna includedYesYes
Batteries includedYesYes
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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