Product comparison · 2 motherboards

GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X vs GIGABYTE B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4)

91specifications compared
33differ
58identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X has 2 more memory slots than the GIGABYTE B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4) (4 vs 2). The GIGABYTE B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4) has 3,200 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X (6400 MHz vs 3200 MHz). The GIGABYTE B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4) has 32 GB more maximum internal memory per slot than the GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X (64 GB vs 32 GB). Only the GIGABYTE B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4) has Wi-Fi. Processor socket: Socket AM4 on the GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X, Socket AM5 on the GIGABYTE B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4).

Processor socket
- B550M GAMING X:Socket AM4
- B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4):Socket AM5
Supported processor sockets
- B550M GAMING X:Socket AM4
- B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4):Socket AM5
Supported memory types
- B550M GAMING X:DDR4-SDRAM
- B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4):DDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slots
- B550M GAMING X:4
- B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4):2
ECC сompatibility
- B550M GAMING X:ECC & Non-ECC
- B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4):Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speed (max)
- B550M GAMING X:3200 MHz
- B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4):6400 MHz
Maximum internal memory per slot
- B550M GAMING X:32 GB
- B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4):64 GB
Number of storage drives supported
- B550M GAMING X:6
- B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4):5

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Comparison of B550M GAMING X, B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4)
115 specifications	A GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X View product	B GIGABYTE B650M GAMING WIFI6E (rev.1.4)View product
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturer	AMD	AMD
Processor socketDiffers	Socket AM4	Socket AM5
Compatible processor seriesDiffers	AMD Ryzen 5000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 Series	AMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series
Supported processor socketsDiffers	Socket AM4	Socket AM5
Memory6 differ
Supported memory typesDiffers	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers	4	2
Memory slots type	DIMM	DIMM
Memory channels	Dual-channel	Dual-channel
ECC сompatibilityDiffers	ECC & Non-ECC	Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers	3200,2933,2667,2400,2133 MHz	6400,6200,6000,5600,5200,4800,4400 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs	3200 MHz	6400 MHz
Maximum internal memory	128 GB	128 GB
Unbuffered memory	Yes	Yes
Maximum internal memory per slotDiffers	32 GB	64 GB
Storage controllers2 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, SATA III
Number of HDDs supported	4	4
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers	6	5
RAID support	Yes	Yes
RAID levels	0, 1, 10	0, 1, 10
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology support	Not supported	Not supported
Maximum resolutionDiffers	5120 x 2880 pixels	4096 x 2160 pixels
HDCP	Yes	Yes
HDCP versionKnown for one	2.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
DirectX version	12.0	12.0
Internal I/O4 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers	1	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors	0	0
Number of SATA III connectors	4	4
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
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
Serial port headersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
TPM connector	Yes	Yes
RGB LED pin header	Yes	Yes
Number of RGB LED pin headersDiffers	4	3
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	4	2
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 quantityDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI version	2.1	2.1
DVI-D ports quantity	0	0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one	1.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 typeDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for one	Realtek 8111H	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Realtek RTL8852CE
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.3
Features4 differ
Component for	PC	PC
Motherboard form factor	micro ATX	micro ATX
Motherboard chipset family	AMD	AMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	AMD B550	AMD B650
Audio chipDiffers	Realtek ALC1220	Realtek ALC897
Audio output channels	7.1 channels	7.1 channels
Product colourKnown for one	Dark brown	Unknown — not stated by the source
PC health monitoringDiffers	CPU, Fan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling	Fan, Temperature, Voltage
Cooling typeKnown for one	Passive	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power source type	ATX	ATX
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	Windows 11 x64, Windows 10 x64	Windows 10 x64, Windows 11
Expansion slots4 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots	1	1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots	1	1
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers	2	1
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers	2280	2580
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation	4.0	4.0
2nd M.2 largest key sizeDiffers	2280	22110
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers	3.0	4.0
BIOS1 differ
BIOS type	UEFI AMI	UEFI AMI
BIOS memory sizeDiffers	128 Mbit	256 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
Country of origin	China	China
Products per shipping (inner) caseKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery weightKnown for one	3 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lithium weight per batteryKnown for one	0.07 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one	220 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery technology	Lithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)	Lithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)
Battery type	CR2032	CR2032
Packaging dataidentical
Package width	270 mm	270 mm
Package depth	268 mm	268 mm
Package height	68 mm	68 mm
Package weightKnown for one	2.49 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers	244 mm	240 mm
DepthDiffers	244 mm	225 mm
HeightKnown for one	35 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Screws included	Yes	Yes
Bundled softwareDiffers	Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)	Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) LAN bandwidth management software
Antenna includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
WeightKnown for one	1.09 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty period	3 year(s)	3 year(s)

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