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GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 vs GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1)

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  • 83specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 49identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor socket
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:Socket AM4
    • X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1):Socket AM5
  • Supported processor sockets
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:Socket AM4
    • X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1):Socket AM5
  • Supported memory types
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:DDR4-SDRAM
    • X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1):DDR5-SDRAM
  • ECC сompatibility
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:ECC & Non-ECC
    • X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1):Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:4733 MHz
    • X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1):8200 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:128 GB
    • X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1):256 GB
  • Maximum internal memory per slot
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:32 GB
    • X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1):64 GB
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7:6
    • X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1):8

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Comparison of B550 AORUS ELITE WIFI7, X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1)
129 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM4Socket AM5
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 5000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 SeriesAMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series
Supported processor socketsDiffersSocket AM4Socket AM5
Memory6 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slots44
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 MHz8200,8000,7800,7600,7200,7000,6800,6666,6600,6400,6200,6000,5600,5200,4800,4400 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs4733 MHz8200 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB256 GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Maximum internal memory per slotDiffers32 GB64 GB
Memory slot pin countKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source288
Storage controllers3 differ
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 3.0, SATA IIIPCI Express 5.0, PCI Express 4.0, SATA III
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers68
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportNot supportedNot supported
Maximum resolutionDiffers5120 x 2880 pixels4096 x 2160 pixels
HDCPYesYes
HDCP version2.32.3
DirectX versionKnown for one12.0Unknown — not stated by the source
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors22
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 connectors22
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
EPS power connector (8-pin)YesYes
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Differs12
12V power connectorYesYes
Number of water pump connectorsDiffers13
RGB LED pin headerYesYes
Number of RGB LED pin headersDiffers54
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of noise detection headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of temperature sensor headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
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 quantityDiffers23
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 quantity00
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers12
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inYesYes
S/PDIF out portYesYes
Digital audio optical outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
WiFi-AP antenna jack22
USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A, USB Type-C
Network3 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneRealtek RTL8125Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
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)
WLAN controller modelDiffersRealtek RTL8922AEQualcomm QCNCM865
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.4
Features4 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMDAMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD B550AMD X870E
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC897Realtek ALC1220
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Product colourBlackBlack
PC health monitoringDiffersFan, LED, Temperature, Voltage, Water coolingVoltage, Temperature, Fan, Water cooling, Noise
Cooling typeKnown for onePassiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeKnown for oneATXUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 11Windows 11 x64
Expansion slots4 differ
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
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers24
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers2211025110
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers4.05.0
2nd M.2 largest key size2211022110
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers3.05.0
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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 source5.0
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
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 originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
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 dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one335 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one270 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one80 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one1.92 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm305 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 includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareDiffersNorton® Internet Security (OEM version)Norton Internet Security
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Other featuresidentical
WeightKnown for one1.68 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one3 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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