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GIGABYTE B550 X GAMING WIFI7 vs GIGABYTE B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7

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  • 109specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 90identical
  • 7known for one product only

Key differences

  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • B550 X GAMING WIFI7:2
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7:1
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • B550 X GAMING WIFI7:4
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • B550 X GAMING WIFI7:3
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7:4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • B550 X GAMING WIFI7:1
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7:0
  • Motherboard form factor
    • B550 X GAMING WIFI7:ATX
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7:micro ATX
  • Product colour
    • B550 X GAMING WIFI7:Dark brown
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7:Black
  • Windows operating systems supported
    • B550 X GAMING WIFI7:Windows 11 x64
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7:Windows 11
  • 1st M.2 largest key size
    • B550 X GAMING WIFI7:25110
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7:2580

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Comparison of B550 X GAMING WIFI7, B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7
116 specifications
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketSocket AM4Socket AM4
Compatible processor seriesAMD Ryzen 5000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 SeriesAMD Ryzen 5000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 Series
Supported processor socketsSocket AM4Socket AM4
Memoryidentical
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Number of memory slots44
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityECC & Non-ECCECC & Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speeds3200,2933,2667,2400,2133 MHz3200,2933,2667,2400,2133 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)3200 MHz3200 MHz
Maximum internal memory128 GB128 GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Maximum internal memory per slot32 GB32 GB
Storage controllersidentical
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 3.0, SATA IIIM.2, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 3.0, SATA III
Number of HDDs supported44
Number of storage drives supported66
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levels0, 1, 100, 1, 10
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportNot supportedNot supported
Maximum resolution5120 x 2880 pixels5120 x 2880 pixels
HDCPYesYes
HDCP version2.32.3
DirectX version12.012.0
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers21
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 connectorsDiffers42
EPS power connector (8-pin)YesYes
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)11
12V power connectorYesYes
Number of water pump connectors22
Serial port headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
RGB LED pin headerYesYes
Number of RGB LED pin headers44
Rear panel I/O ports2 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 quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
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 quantity11
DisplayPort version1.41.4
Headphone outputs11
Line-inYesYes
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
WiFi-AP antenna jack22
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8125Realtek RTL8125
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
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 7 (802.11be)
WLAN controller modelRealtek RTL8922AERealtek RTL8922AE
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.4
Features4 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMDAMD
Motherboard chipsetAMD B550AMD B550
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC1220
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Product colourDiffersDark brownBlack
PC health monitoringDiffersFan, Temperature, Voltage, Water coolingTemperature, Voltage, Fan, Water cooling
Cooling typePassivePassive
Power source typeATXATX
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 11 x64Windows 11
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots11
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots11
Number of M.2 (M) slots22
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers251102580
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation4.04.0
2nd M.2 largest key sizeDiffers221102280
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generation3.03.0
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS2 differ
BIOS typeDiffersAMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory size128 Mbit128 Mbit
ACPI version5.05.0
Clear CMOS jumperYesYes
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) versionDiffers2.72.3
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version2.72.7
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originChinaChina
Products per shipping (inner) case1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Batteryidentical
Battery weight3 g3 g
Lithium weight per battery0.07 g0.07 g
Number of battery cells11
Battery capacity220 mAh220 mAh
Battery technologyLithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)Lithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)
Battery typeCR2032CR2032
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers345 mm270 mm
Package depthDiffers294 mm268 mm
Package heightDiffers80 mm68 mm
Package weightDiffers2.42 kg1.3 kg
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm244 mm
Depth244 mm244 mm
Height35 mm35 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Antenna includedYesYes
Batteries includedYesYes
Screws includedYesYes
Bundled softwareNorton® Internet Security (OEM version)Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
Other features1 differ
WeightDiffers2.01 kg1.14 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty period3 year(s)3 year(s)

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