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GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 vs GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE X3D

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  • 106specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 69identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE X3D has 3,467 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (8200 MHz vs 4733 MHz). The GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE X3D has 128 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (256 GB vs 128 GB). The GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE X3D 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 B850 AORUS ELITE X3D. Supported processor sockets: Socket AM4 on the GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7, Socket AM5 on the GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE X3D.

  • Processor socket
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:Socket AM4
    • B850 AORUS ELITE X3D:Socket AM5
  • Supported processor sockets
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:Socket AM4
    • B850 AORUS ELITE X3D:Socket AM5
  • Supported memory types
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:DDR4-SDRAM
    • B850 AORUS ELITE X3D:DDR5-SDRAM
  • ECC сompatibility
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:ECC & Non-ECC
    • B850 AORUS ELITE X3D:Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:4733 MHz
    • B850 AORUS ELITE X3D:8200 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:128 GB
    • B850 AORUS ELITE X3D:256 GB
  • Maximum internal memory per slot
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:32 GB
    • B850 AORUS ELITE X3D:64 GB
  • Number of HDDs supported
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:4
    • B850 AORUS ELITE X3D:2

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Comparison of B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7, B850 AORUS ELITE X3D
125 specifications
Processor3 differ
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
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECC & Non-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers4733,4600,4400,4266,4133,4000,3866,3733,3600,3466,3400,3200,2933,2667,2400,2133 MHz4800,5200,5600,5800,6000,6200,6400,6600,6800,7000,7200,7400,7600,7800,7900,7950,8000,8200 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs4733 MHz8200 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB256 GB
Maximum internal memory per slotDiffers32 GB64 GB
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 3.0, SATA IIIM.2, SATA III
Number of HDDs supportedDiffers42
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers5120 x 2880 pixels4096 x 2160 pixels
Internal I/O6 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers42
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers36
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Differs12
Number of noise detection headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of temperature sensor headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of water pump connectorsDiffers13
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of RGB LED pin headersDiffers54
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers34
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers02
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet5 Gigabit Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8125Realtek RTL8126
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)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Features4 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD B550AMD B850
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC897Realtek ALC1220
PC health monitoringDiffersFan, LED, Temperature, Voltage, Water coolingFan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 11Windows 11 x64
Expansion slots4 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers24
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers221102580
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers4.05.0
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers3.05.0
3rd M.2 largest key sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22110
3rd M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
4th M.2 largest key sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22110
4th M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS1 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers128 Mbit512 Mbit
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers1.92 kg3.15 kg
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers305 mm244 mm
Other features1 differ
WeightDiffers1.68 kg2.75 kg

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