Product comparison · 2 motherboards

GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2) vs GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X WIFI6 (Rev. 1.2)

104specifications compared
13differ
91identical
15known for one product only

Key differences

Supported memory clock speeds
- B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2):3200,2933,2667,2400,2133 MHz
- B550M GAMING X WIFI6 (Rev. 1.2):2133,2400,2667,2933,3200 MHz
Number of CPU fan connectors
- B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2):2
- B550M GAMING X WIFI6 (Rev. 1.2):1
Number of RGB LED pin headers
- B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2):4
- B550M GAMING X WIFI6 (Rev. 1.2):5
LAN controller
- B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2):Realtek 8111H
- B550M GAMING X WIFI6 (Rev. 1.2):Realtek RTL8111H
Wi-Fi
- B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2):No
- B550M GAMING X WIFI6 (Rev. 1.2):Yes
Audio chip
- B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2):Realtek ALC1220
- B550M GAMING X WIFI6 (Rev. 1.2):Realtek ALC1220-VB
Package weight
- B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2):2.49 kg
- B550M GAMING X WIFI6 (Rev. 1.2):1.24 kg
Weight
- B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2):1.09 kg
- B550M GAMING X WIFI6 (Rev. 1.2):1.14 kg

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Comparison of B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2), B550M GAMING X WIFI6 (Rev. 1.2)
119 specifications	A GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2)View product	B GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X WIFI6 (Rev. 1.2)View product
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturer	AMD	AMD
Processor socket	Socket AM4	Socket AM4
Compatible processor seriesDiffers	AMD Ryzen 5000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 Series	AMD Ryzen 3000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 Series, AMD Ryzen 5000 Series
Supported processor sockets	Socket AM4	Socket AM4
Memory1 differ
Supported memory types	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Number of memory slots	4	4
Memory slots type	DIMM	DIMM
Memory channels	Dual-channel	Dual-channel
ECC сompatibility	ECC & Non-ECC	ECC & Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers	3200,2933,2667,2400,2133 MHz	2133,2400,2667,2933,3200 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)	3200 MHz	3200 MHz
Maximum internal memory	128 GB	128 GB
Unbuffered memory	Yes	Yes
Maximum internal memory per slot	32 GB	32 GB
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive types	HDD & SSD	HDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffers	M.2, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 3.0, SATA III	M.2, PCI Express 3.0, PCI Express 4.0, SATA III
Number of HDDs supported	4	4
Number of storage drives supported	6	6
RAID support	Yes	Yes
RAID levels	0, 1, 10	0, 1, 10
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology support	Not supported	Not supported
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Maximum resolution	5120 x 2880 pixels	5120 x 2880 pixels
HDCP	Yes	Yes
DirectX version	12.0	12.0
HDCP versionKnown for one	2.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectors	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors	0	0
Number of SATA III connectors	4	4
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Front panel audio connector	Yes	Yes
Front panel connector	Yes	Yes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)	Yes	Yes
CPU fan connector	Yes	Yes
Number of CPU fan connectorsDiffers	2	1
Number of chassis fan connectors	2	2
EPS power connector (8-pin)	Yes	Yes
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)	1	1
Serial port headers	1	1
TPM connector	Yes	Yes
RGB LED pin header	Yes	Yes
Number of RGB LED pin headersDiffers	4	5
12V power connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of water pump connectorsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O portsidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	4	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
PS/2 ports quantity	1	1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI version	2.1	2.1
DVI-D ports quantity	0	0
DisplayPorts quantity	1	1
DisplayPort version	1.4	1.4
Headphone outputs	1	1
Line-in	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
WiFi-AP antenna jack	2	2
Network2 differ
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet interface type	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffers	Realtek 8111H	Realtek RTL8111H
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN controller modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Realtek RTL8851BE
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.3
Features3 differ
Component for	PC	PC
Motherboard form factor	micro ATX	micro ATX
Motherboard chipset family	AMD	AMD
Motherboard chipset	AMD B550	AMD B550
Audio chipDiffers	Realtek ALC1220	Realtek ALC1220-VB
Audio output channels	7.1 channels	7.1 channels
Product colour	Dark brown	Dark brown
PC health monitoringDiffers	CPU, Fan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling	Fan, Temperature, Voltage
Cooling type	Passive	Passive
Power source type	ATX	ATX
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	Windows 11 x64, Windows 10 x64	Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots	1	1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots	1	1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots	1	1
Number of M.2 (M) slots	2	2
1st M.2 largest key size	2280	2280
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation	4.0	4.0
2nd M.2 largest key size	2280	2280
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generation	3.0	3.0
BIOSidentical
BIOS type	UEFI AMI	UEFI AMI
BIOS memory size	128 Mbit	128 Mbit
ACPI version	5.0	5.0
Clear CMOS jumper	Yes	Yes
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) version	2.7	2.7
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version	2.7	2.7
Logistics dataidentical
Products per shipping (inner) case	1 pc(s)	1 pc(s)
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery weight	3 g	3 g
Lithium weight per battery	0.07 g	0.07 g
Number of battery cells	1	1
Battery technology	Lithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)	Lithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)
Battery type	CR2032	CR2032
Battery capacityKnown for one	220 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data1 differ
Package width	270 mm	270 mm
Package depth	268 mm	268 mm
Package height	68 mm	68 mm
Package weightDiffers	2.49 kg	1.24 kg
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width	244 mm	244 mm
Depth	244 mm	244 mm
Height	35 mm	35 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Antenna includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Screws included	Yes	Yes
Bundled softwareDiffers	Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)	Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) LAN bandwidth management software
Other features1 differ
mSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
WeightDiffers	1.09 kg	1.14 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty period	3 year(s)	3 year(s)

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