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GIGABYTE B550 X GAMING WIFI7 vs GIGABYTE B550M K WIFI6E

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  • 106specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 73identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE B550M K WIFI6E has 1,533 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE B550 X GAMING WIFI7 (4733 MHz vs 3200 MHz). The GIGABYTE B550 X GAMING WIFI7 has 2 more HDDs supported than the GIGABYTE B550M K WIFI6E (4 vs 2). The GIGABYTE B550 X GAMING WIFI7 has 1 more USB 2.0 connectors than the GIGABYTE B550M K WIFI6E (2 vs 1). Memory channels: Dual-channel on the GIGABYTE B550 X GAMING WIFI7, Dodeca-channel on the GIGABYTE B550M K WIFI6E. Ethernet interface type: 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet on the GIGABYTE B550 X GAMING WIFI7, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet on the GIGABYTE B550M K WIFI6E.

  • Memory channels
    • B550 X GAMING WIFI7:Dual-channel
    • B550M K WIFI6E:Dodeca-channel
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • B550 X GAMING WIFI7:3200 MHz
    • B550M K WIFI6E:4733 MHz
  • Number of HDDs supported
    • B550 X GAMING WIFI7:4
    • B550M K WIFI6E:2
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • B550 X GAMING WIFI7:2
    • B550M K WIFI6E:1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • B550 X GAMING WIFI7:2
    • B550M K WIFI6E:1
  • Number of CPU fan connectors
    • B550 X GAMING WIFI7:2
    • B550M K WIFI6E:1
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • B550 X GAMING WIFI7:4
    • B550M K WIFI6E:1
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • B550 X GAMING WIFI7:2
    • B550M K WIFI6E:4

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Comparison of B550 X GAMING WIFI7, B550M K WIFI6E
116 specifications
Processor1 differ
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
Memory3 differ
Memory channelsDiffersDual-channelDodeca-channel
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers3200,2933,2667,2400,2133 MHz4733,4600,4400,4266,4133,4000,3866,3733,3600,3466,3400,3200,2933,2667,2400,2133 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs3200 MHz4733 MHz
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 3.0, SATA IIIM.2, SATA
Number of HDDs supportedDiffers42
Internal I/O4 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers21
Number of CPU fan connectorsDiffers21
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers41
Number of water pump connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
RGB LED pin headerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of RGB LED pin headersKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
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 quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network6 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8125Realtek RTL8111H
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-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)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)
WLAN controller modelDiffersRealtek RTL8922AEMediaTek MT7902
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.45.3
Features3 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
PC health monitoringDiffersFan, Temperature, Voltage, Water coolingFan, Temperature, Voltage
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 11 x64Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC897
Expansion slots3 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers21
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers251102280
2nd M.2 largest key sizeDiffers221102280
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeDiffersAMIUEFI AMI
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers345 mm270 mm
Package depthDiffers294 mm268 mm
Package heightDiffers80 mm68 mm
Package weightDiffers2.42 kg1.02 kg
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm244 mm
Other features1 differ
WeightDiffers2.01 kg940 g

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