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GIGABYTE B550 X EAGLE vs GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE X3D

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  • 98specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 63identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE X3D has 5,000 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE B550 X EAGLE (8200 MHz vs 3200 MHz). The GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE X3D has 128 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE B550 X EAGLE (256 GB vs 128 GB). The GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE X3D has 32 GB more maximum internal memory per slot than the GIGABYTE B550 X EAGLE (64 GB vs 32 GB). Only the GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE X3D has Wi-Fi. Processor socket: Socket AM4 on the GIGABYTE B550 X EAGLE, Socket AM5 on the GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE X3D.

  • Processor socket
    • B550 X EAGLE:Socket AM4
    • B850 AORUS ELITE X3D:Socket AM5
  • Supported processor sockets
    • B550 X EAGLE:Socket AM4
    • B850 AORUS ELITE X3D:Socket AM5
  • Supported memory types
    • B550 X EAGLE:DDR4-SDRAM
    • B850 AORUS ELITE X3D:DDR5-SDRAM
  • ECC сompatibility
    • B550 X EAGLE:ECC & Non-ECC
    • B850 AORUS ELITE X3D:Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • B550 X EAGLE:3200 MHz
    • B850 AORUS ELITE X3D:8200 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • B550 X EAGLE:128 GB
    • B850 AORUS ELITE X3D:256 GB
  • Maximum internal memory per slot
    • B550 X EAGLE:32 GB
    • B850 AORUS ELITE X3D:64 GB
  • Number of HDDs supported
    • B550 X EAGLE:4
    • B850 AORUS ELITE X3D:2

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Comparison of B550 X EAGLE, B850 AORUS ELITE X3D
121 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM4Socket AM5
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 5000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 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 speedsDiffers2133,2400,2667,2933,3200 MHz4800,5200,5600,5800,6000,6200,6400,6600,6800,7000,7200,7400,7600,7800,7900,7950,8000,8200 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs3200 MHz8200 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB256 GB
Maximum internal memory per slotDiffers32 GB64 GB
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, NVMe, PCI Express 3.0, PCI Express 4.0, SATAM.2, SATA III
Number of HDDs supportedDiffers42
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Internal I/O5 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 connectorsDiffers46
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 connectorsDiffers23
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers02
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
WiFi-AP antenna jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit Ethernet5 Gigabit Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8125Realtek RTL8126
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, 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 modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8922AE
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.4
Features5 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD B550AMD B850
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC897Realtek ALC1220
Product colourDiffersDark brownBlack
PC health monitoringDiffersCPU, Fan, Temperature, Voltage, Water coolingFan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 11 x64, Windows 10 x64Windows 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 x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS1 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers128 Mbit512 Mbit
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 weightDiffers2.76 kg3.15 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Antenna includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other features1 differ
WeightDiffers1.33 kg2.75 kg

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