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GIGABYTE B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4) vs GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1)

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  • 83specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 42identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1) 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 X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1) has 128 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4) (256 GB vs 128 GB). The GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1) 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 X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1). Supported processor sockets: Socket AM4 on the GIGABYTE B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4), Socket AM5 on the GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1).

  • Processor socket
    • B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4):Socket AM4
    • X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1):Socket AM5
  • Supported processor sockets
    • B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4):Socket AM4
    • X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1):Socket AM5
  • Supported memory types
    • B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4):DDR4-SDRAM
    • X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1):DDR5-SDRAM
  • ECC сompatibility
    • B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4):ECC & Non-ECC
    • X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1):Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4):4733 MHz
    • X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1):8200 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4):128 GB
    • X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1):256 GB
  • Maximum internal memory per slot
    • B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4):32 GB
    • X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1):64 GB
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4):6
    • X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1):8

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Comparison of B550M AORUS ELITE AX (REV. 1.4), X870E AORUS PRO (Rev. 1.1)
119 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM4Socket AM5
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 3000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 Series, AMD Ryzen 5000 SeriesAMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported processor socketsDiffersSocket AM4Socket AM5
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 MHz8200,8000,7800,7600,7200,7000,6800,6666,6600,6400,6200,6000,5600,5200,4800,4400 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs4733 MHz8200 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB256 GB
Maximum internal memory per slotDiffers32 GB64 GB
Memory slot pin countKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source288
Storage controllers3 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, SATA IIIPCI Express 5.0, PCI Express 4.0, SATA III
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers68
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphicsidentical
DirectX versionKnown for one12.0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.3
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Internal I/O6 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers12
Number of CPU fan connectorsDiffers12
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Differs12
Number of water pump connectorsDiffers23
Serial port headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of RGB LED pin headersDiffers54
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of noise detection headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of temperature sensor headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers03
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers12
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A, USB Type-C
Network5 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneRealtek RTL8111HUnknown — not stated by the source
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 RTL8852CEQualcomm QCNCM865
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.35.4
Features6 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD B550AMD X870E
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC897Realtek ALC1220
Product colourDiffersBrownBlack
PC health monitoringDiffersFan, Temperature, VoltageVoltage, Temperature, Fan, Water cooling, Noise
Cooling typeKnown for onePassiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeKnown for oneATXUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64Windows 11 x64
Expansion slots5 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) slotsDiffers24
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers2211025110
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers4.05.0
2nd M.2 largest key sizeDiffers228022110
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers3.05.0
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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 source5.0
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
BIOS1 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers128 Mbit256 Mbit
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one265 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one265 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one65 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one1.27 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm305 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Screws includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareDiffersNorton® Internet Security (OEM version)LAN bandwidth management softwareNorton Internet Security
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one3 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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