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GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2) vs GIGABYTE B840M D2H (Rev. 1.1)

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  • 78specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 52identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2) has 2 more memory slots than the GIGABYTE B840M D2H (Rev. 1.1) (4 vs 2). The GIGABYTE B840M D2H (Rev. 1.1) has 4,400 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2) (7600 MHz vs 3200 MHz). The GIGABYTE B840M D2H (Rev. 1.1) has 32 GB more maximum internal memory per slot than the GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2) (64 GB vs 32 GB). Processor socket: Socket AM4 on the GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2), Socket AM5 on the GIGABYTE B840M D2H (Rev. 1.1). Supported processor sockets: Socket AM4 on the GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2), Socket AM5 on the GIGABYTE B840M D2H (Rev. 1.1).

  • Processor socket
    • B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2):Socket AM4
    • B840M D2H (Rev. 1.1):Socket AM5
  • Supported processor sockets
    • B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2):Socket AM4
    • B840M D2H (Rev. 1.1):Socket AM5
  • Supported memory types
    • B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2):DDR4-SDRAM
    • B840M D2H (Rev. 1.1):DDR5-SDRAM
  • Number of memory slots
    • B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2):4
    • B840M D2H (Rev. 1.1):2
  • ECC сompatibility
    • B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2):ECC & Non-ECC
    • B840M D2H (Rev. 1.1):Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2):3200 MHz
    • B840M D2H (Rev. 1.1):7600 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory per slot
    • B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2):32 GB
    • B840M D2H (Rev. 1.1):64 GB
  • RAID levels
    • B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2):0, 1, 10
    • B840M D2H (Rev. 1.1):0, 1, 5, 10

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Comparison of B550M GAMING X (Rev. 1.2), B840M D2H (Rev. 1.1)
114 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM4Socket AM5
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 5000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 SeriesAMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series
Supported processor socketsDiffersSocket AM4Socket AM5
Memory6 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers42
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECC & Non-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers3200,2933,2667,2400,2133 MHz7600,7200,7000,6800,6666,6600,6400,6200,6000,5600,5200,4800,4400 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs3200 MHz7600 MHz
Maximum internal memory per slotDiffers32 GB64 GB
Memory slot pin countKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source288
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 3.0, SATA IIIPCI Express 4.0, SATA III
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers5120 x 2880 pixels4096 x 2160 pixels
DirectX versionKnown for one12.0Unknown — not stated by the source
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Internal I/O4 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers21
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of water pump connectorsDiffers21
Serial port headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of RGB LED pin headersDiffers43
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers13
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
WiFi-AP antenna jackKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A
Network1 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneRealtek 8111HUnknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD B550AMD B840
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC1220Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersDark brownBlack
PC health monitoringDiffersCPU, Fan, Temperature, Voltage, Water coolingVoltage, Temperature, Fan, Water cooling
Cooling typeKnown for onePassiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeKnown for oneATXUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots1 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
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers22802580
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
BIOS1 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers128 Mbit256 Mbit
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per shipping (inner) caseKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery weightKnown for one3 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Lithium weight per batteryKnown for one0.07 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one220 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for oneCR2032Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one270 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one268 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one68 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one2.49 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
HeightKnown for one35 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Screws includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareDiffersNorton® Internet Security (OEM version)Norton Internet Security
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Other featuresidentical
WeightKnown for one1.09 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one3 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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