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GIGABYTE B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4) vs GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2)

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  • 96specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 74identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4) has 1,533 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2) (4733 MHz vs 3200 MHz). The GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2) has 1 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors than the GIGABYTE B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4) (2 vs 1). The GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2) has 1 more CPU fan connectors than the GIGABYTE B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4) (2 vs 1). Only the GIGABYTE B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4) has Wi-Fi. Maximum resolution: 4096 x 2160 pixels on the GIGABYTE B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4), 5120 x 2880 pixels on the GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2).

  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4):4733 MHz
    • B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2):3200 MHz
  • Maximum resolution
    • B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4):4096 x 2160 pixels
    • B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2):5120 x 2880 pixels
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4):1
    • B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2):2
  • Number of CPU fan connectors
    • B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4):1
    • B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2):2
  • Number of RGB LED pin headers
    • B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4):5
    • B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2):4
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4):4
    • B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2):2
  • DVI-D ports quantity
    • B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4):1
    • B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2):0
  • LAN controller
    • B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4):Realtek RTL8111H
    • B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2):Realtek 8111H

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Comparison of B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4), B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2)
116 specifications
Processor1 differ
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 3000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 Series, AMD Ryzen 5000 SeriesAMD Ryzen 5000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 Series
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers4733,4600,4400,4266,4133,4000,3866,3733,3600,3466,3400,3200,2933,2667,2400,2133 MHz3200,2933,2667,2400,2133 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs4733 MHz3200 MHz
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, SATA IIIM.2, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 3.0, SATA III
Graphics1 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers4096 x 2160 pixels5120 x 2880 pixels
HDCP versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.3
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers12
Number of CPU fan connectorsDiffers12
Number of RGB LED pin headersDiffers54
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Network2 differ
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8111HRealtek 8111H
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneRealtek RTL8852CEUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.3Unknown — not stated by the source
Features4 differ
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC897Realtek ALC1220
Product colourDiffersBrownDark brown
PC health monitoringDiffersFan, Temperature, VoltageCPU, Fan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64Windows 11 x64, Windows 10 x64
Expansion slots1 differ
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers221102280
Logistics dataidentical
Products per shipping (inner) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Batteryidentical
Battery weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 g
Lithium weight per batteryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.07 g
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 mAh
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCR2032
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers265 mm270 mm
Package depthDiffers265 mm268 mm
Package heightDiffers65 mm68 mm
Package weightDiffers1.27 kg2.49 kg
Weight & dimensionsidentical
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bundled softwareDiffersNorton® Internet Security (OEM version)LAN bandwidth management softwareNorton® Internet Security (OEM version)
Antenna includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.09 kg

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