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GIGABYTE B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4) vs GIGABYTE B650M GAMING PLUS WIFI (Rev. 1.3)

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  • 89specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 60identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE B650M GAMING PLUS WIFI (Rev. 1.3) has 2,867 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4) (7600 MHz vs 4733 MHz). The GIGABYTE B650M GAMING PLUS WIFI (Rev. 1.3) has 64 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4) (192 GB vs 128 GB). The GIGABYTE B650M GAMING PLUS WIFI (Rev. 1.3) has 1 more USB 2.0 connectors than the GIGABYTE B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4) (2 vs 1). Processor socket: Socket AM4 on the GIGABYTE B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4), Socket AM5 on the GIGABYTE B650M GAMING PLUS WIFI (Rev. 1.3). Supported processor sockets: Socket AM4 on the GIGABYTE B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4), Socket AM5 on the GIGABYTE B650M GAMING PLUS WIFI (Rev. 1.3).

  • Processor socket
    • B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4):Socket AM4
    • B650M GAMING PLUS WIFI (Rev. 1.3):Socket AM5
  • Supported processor sockets
    • B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4):Socket AM4
    • B650M GAMING PLUS WIFI (Rev. 1.3):Socket AM5
  • Supported memory types
    • B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4):DDR4-SDRAM
    • B650M GAMING PLUS WIFI (Rev. 1.3):DDR5-SDRAM
  • ECC сompatibility
    • B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4):ECC & Non-ECC
    • B650M GAMING PLUS WIFI (Rev. 1.3):Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4):4733 MHz
    • B650M GAMING PLUS WIFI (Rev. 1.3):7600 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4):128 GB
    • B650M GAMING PLUS WIFI (Rev. 1.3):192 GB
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4):1
    • B650M GAMING PLUS WIFI (Rev. 1.3):2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4):1
    • B650M GAMING PLUS WIFI (Rev. 1.3):2

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Comparison of B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4), B650M GAMING PLUS WIFI (Rev. 1.3)
112 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM4Socket AM5
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 3000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 Series, AMD Ryzen 5000 SeriesAMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported processor socketsDiffersSocket AM4Socket AM5
Memory5 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 MHz4400,4800,5200,5600,6000,6200,6400,6600,6800,7000,7200,7600 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs4733 MHz7600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB192 GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Maximum internal memory per slotKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, SATA IIIM.2, PCI Express 4.0, SATA III
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of storage drives supported66
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levels0, 1, 100, 1, 10
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportNot supportedNot supported
Maximum resolution4096 x 2160 pixels4096 x 2160 pixels
HDCPYesYes
DirectX version12.012.0
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers12
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 connectors11
Number of chassis fan connectors22
EPS power connector (8-pin)YesYes
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)11
12V power connectorYesYes
Number of water pump connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial port headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
TPM connectorYesYes
RGB LED pin headerYesYes
Number of RGB LED pin headersDiffers53
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers43
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
PS/2 ports quantity11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version2.12.1
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers13
Line-inYesYes
Microphone inYesYes
WiFi-AP antenna jack22
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A, USB Type-C
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneRealtek RTL8111HUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-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 modelRealtek RTL8852CERealtek RTL8852CE
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Features2 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factormicro ATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMDAMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD B550AMD B650
Audio chipRealtek ALC897Realtek ALC897
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Product colourDiffersBrownBlack
PC health monitoringFan, Temperature, VoltageFan, Temperature, Voltage
Cooling typeKnown for onePassiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeKnown for oneATXUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64
Expansion slots3 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of M.2 (M) slots22
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers221102580
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation4.04.0
2nd M.2 largest key sizeDiffers228022110
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers3.04.0
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory sizeDiffers128 Mbit256 Mbit
ACPI version5.05.0
Clear CMOS jumperYesYes
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) version2.72.7
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version2.72.7
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers265 mm270 mm
Package depthDiffers265 mm268 mm
Package heightDiffers65 mm68 mm
Package weightKnown for one1.27 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width244 mm244 mm
Depth244 mm244 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Antenna includedYesYes
Screws includedYesYes
Bundled softwareDiffersNorton® Internet Security (OEM version)LAN bandwidth management softwareNorton Internet Security
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one3 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCR2032

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