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GIGABYTE B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4) vs GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE X3D

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  • 44differ
  • 52identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE X3D has 3,467 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4) (8200 MHz vs 4733 MHz). The GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE X3D has 128 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4) (256 GB vs 128 GB). The GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE X3D has 32 GB more maximum internal memory per slot than the GIGABYTE B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4) (64 GB vs 32 GB). Processor socket: Socket AM4 on the GIGABYTE B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4), Socket AM5 on the GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE X3D. Supported processor sockets: Socket AM4 on the GIGABYTE B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4), Socket AM5 on the GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE X3D.

  • Processor socket
    • B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4):Socket AM4
    • B850 AORUS ELITE X3D:Socket AM5
  • Supported processor sockets
    • B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4):Socket AM4
    • B850 AORUS ELITE X3D:Socket AM5
  • Supported memory types
    • B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4):DDR4-SDRAM
    • B850 AORUS ELITE X3D:DDR5-SDRAM
  • ECC сompatibility
    • B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4):ECC & Non-ECC
    • B850 AORUS ELITE X3D:Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4):4733 MHz
    • B850 AORUS ELITE X3D:8200 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4):128 GB
    • B850 AORUS ELITE X3D:256 GB
  • Maximum internal memory per slot
    • B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4):32 GB
    • B850 AORUS ELITE X3D:64 GB
  • Number of HDDs supported
    • B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4):4
    • B850 AORUS ELITE X3D:2

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Comparison of B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4), B850 AORUS ELITE X3D
125 specifications
Processor3 differ
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, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series
Supported processor socketsDiffersSocket AM4Socket AM5
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory6 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECC & Non-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers4733,4600,4400,4266,4133,4000,3866,3733,3600,3466,3400,3200,2933,2667,2400,2133 MHz4800,5200,5600,5800,6000,6200,6400,6600,6800,7000,7200,7400,7600,7800,7900,7950,8000,8200 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs4733 MHz8200 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB256 GB
Maximum internal memory per slotDiffers32 GB64 GB
Storage controllers1 differ
Number of HDDs supportedDiffers42
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HDCP versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.3
Internal I/O7 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers42
Number of CPU fan connectorsDiffers12
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers26
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
Number of RGB LED pin headersDiffers54
Serial port headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers02
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers10
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network6 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit Ethernet5 Gigabit Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8111HRealtek RTL8126
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
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), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN controller modelDiffersRealtek RTL8852CERealtek RTL8922AE
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.35.4
Features6 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD B550AMD B850
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC897Realtek ALC1220
Product colourDiffersBrownBlack
PC health monitoringDiffersFan, Temperature, VoltageFan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64Windows 11 x64
Expansion slots5 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 largest key sizeDiffers228022110
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 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
BIOS1 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers128 Mbit512 Mbit
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Products per shipping (inner) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
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 mm335 mm
Package depthDiffers265 mm270 mm
Package heightDiffers65 mm80 mm
Package weightDiffers1.27 kg3.15 kg
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm305 mm
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)
Other featuresidentical
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.75 kg

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