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GIGABYTE B550M K WIFI6E vs GIGABYTE B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7

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  • 108specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 83identical
  • 7known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE B550M K WIFI6E has 1,533 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (4733 MHz vs 3200 MHz). The GIGABYTE B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7 has 2 more HDDs supported than the GIGABYTE B550M K WIFI6E (4 vs 2). The GIGABYTE B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7 has 1 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors than the GIGABYTE B550M K WIFI6E (2 vs 1). Memory channels: Dodeca-channel on the GIGABYTE B550M K WIFI6E, Dual-channel on the GIGABYTE B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7. Ethernet interface type: Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet on the GIGABYTE B550M K WIFI6E, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet on the GIGABYTE B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7.

  • Memory channels
    • B550M K WIFI6E:Dodeca-channel
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7:Dual-channel
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • B550M K WIFI6E:4733 MHz
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7:3200 MHz
  • Number of HDDs supported
    • B550M K WIFI6E:2
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7:4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • B550M K WIFI6E:1
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7:2
  • Number of CPU fan connectors
    • B550M K WIFI6E:1
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7:2
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • B550M K WIFI6E:1
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7:2
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • B550M K WIFI6E:4
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity
    • B550M K WIFI6E:0
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7:1

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Comparison of B550M K WIFI6E, B550M X AORUS ELITE WIFI7
115 specifications
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketSocket AM4Socket AM4
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 3000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 Series, AMD Ryzen 5000 SeriesAMD Ryzen 5000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 Series
Supported processor socketsSocket AM4Socket AM4
Memory3 differ
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Number of memory slots44
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDiffersDodeca-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityECC & Non-ECCECC & Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers4733,4600,4400,4266,4133,4000,3866,3733,3600,3466,3400,3200,2933,2667,2400,2133 MHz3200,2933,2667,2400,2133 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs4733 MHz3200 MHz
Maximum internal memory128 GB128 GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Maximum internal memory per slot32 GB32 GB
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, SATAM.2, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 3.0, SATA III
Number of HDDs supportedDiffers24
Number of storage drives supported66
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levels0, 1, 100, 1, 10
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportNot supportedNot supported
Maximum resolution5120 x 2880 pixels5120 x 2880 pixels
HDCPYesYes
HDCP version2.32.3
DirectX version12.012.0
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectors11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors00
Number of SATA III connectors44
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
Front panel connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of CPU fan connectorsDiffers12
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers12
EPS power connector (8-pin)YesYes
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)11
12V power connectorYesYes
Number of water pump connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Serial port headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
TPM connectorYesYes
RGB LED pin headerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of RGB LED pin headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity44
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 quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version2.12.1
DVI-D ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantity11
DisplayPort version1.41.4
Headphone outputs11
Line-inYesYes
Microphone inYesYes
WiFi-AP antenna jack22
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network6 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8111HRealtek RTL8125
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN controller modelDiffersMediaTek MT7902Realtek RTL8922AE
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.35.4
Features4 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factormicro ATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMDAMD
Motherboard chipsetAMD B550AMD B550
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC897Realtek ALC1220
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Product colourDiffersDark brownBlack
PC health monitoringDiffersFan, Temperature, VoltageTemperature, Voltage, Fan, Water cooling
Cooling typePassivePassive
Power source typeATXATX
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64Windows 11
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots11
Number of M.2 (M) slots22
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers22802580
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation4.04.0
2nd M.2 largest key size22802280
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generation3.03.0
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory size128 Mbit128 Mbit
ACPI version5.05.0
Clear CMOS jumperYesYes
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) versionDiffers2.72.3
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version2.72.7
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originChinaChina
Products per shipping (inner) case1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Batteryidentical
Battery weight3 g3 g
Lithium weight per battery0.07 g0.07 g
Number of battery cells11
Battery capacity220 mAh220 mAh
Battery technologyLithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)Lithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)
Battery typeCR2032CR2032
Packaging data1 differ
Package width270 mm270 mm
Package depth268 mm268 mm
Package height68 mm68 mm
Package weightDiffers1.02 kg1.3 kg
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width244 mm244 mm
Depth244 mm244 mm
Height35 mm35 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Antenna includedYesYes
Batteries includedYesYes
Screws includedYesYes
Bundled softwareNorton® Internet Security (OEM version)Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
Other features1 differ
WeightDiffers940 g1.14 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty period3 year(s)3 year(s)

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