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GIGABYTE B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4) vs GIGABYTE B850M FORCE WIFI6E (Rev. 1.2)

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  • 99specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 61identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4) has 2 more memory slots than the GIGABYTE B850M FORCE WIFI6E (Rev. 1.2) (4 vs 2). The GIGABYTE B850M FORCE WIFI6E (Rev. 1.2) has 4,867 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4) (9600 MHz vs 4733 MHz). The GIGABYTE B850M FORCE WIFI6E (Rev. 1.2) 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 B850M FORCE WIFI6E (Rev. 1.2). Supported processor sockets: Socket AM4 on the GIGABYTE B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4), Socket AM5 on the GIGABYTE B850M FORCE WIFI6E (Rev. 1.2).

  • Processor socket
    • B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4):Socket AM4
    • B850M FORCE WIFI6E (Rev. 1.2):Socket AM5
  • Supported processor sockets
    • B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4):Socket AM4
    • B850M FORCE WIFI6E (Rev. 1.2):Socket AM5
  • Supported memory types
    • B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4):DDR4-SDRAM
    • B850M FORCE WIFI6E (Rev. 1.2):DDR5-SDRAM
  • Number of memory slots
    • B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4):4
    • B850M FORCE WIFI6E (Rev. 1.2):2
  • ECC сompatibility
    • B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4):ECC & Non-ECC
    • B850M FORCE WIFI6E (Rev. 1.2):Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4):4733 MHz
    • B850M FORCE WIFI6E (Rev. 1.2):9600 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory per slot
    • B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4):32 GB
    • B850M FORCE WIFI6E (Rev. 1.2):64 GB
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4):6
    • B850M FORCE WIFI6E (Rev. 1.2):7

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Comparison of B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4), B850M FORCE WIFI6E (Rev. 1.2)
117 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
Number of memory slotsDiffers42
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECC & Non-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers4733,4600,4400,4266,4133,4000,3866,3733,3600,3466,3400,3200,2933,2667,2400,2133 MHz9600,9200,8800,8600,8400,8200,8000,7800,7600,7200,7000,6800,6666,6600,6400,6200,6000,5600,5200,4800,4400 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs4733 MHz9600 MHz
Maximum internal memory per slotDiffers32 GB64 GB
Storage controllers3 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, SATA IIIM.2, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 5.0, SATA III
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers67
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 100, 1, 5, 10
Internal I/O4 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers12
Number of CPU fan connectorsDiffers12
Number of RGB LED pin headersDiffers54
Serial port headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
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 quantityDiffers01
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Network4 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8111HRealtek RTL8125
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 modelDiffersRealtek RTL8852CEMediaTek MT7902
Features3 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD B550AMD B850
Product colourDiffersBrownDark brown
PC health monitoringDiffersFan, Temperature, VoltageFan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling
Expansion slots4 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers23
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers221102280
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers4.05.0
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers3.04.0
3rd M.2 largest key sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2280
3rd 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 Mbit256 Mbit
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 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 kg1.4 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)
Other featuresidentical
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.22 kg

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