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GIGABYTE B550M X AORUS ELITE vs GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE X3D

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  • 79specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 45identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE X3D has 5,000 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE B550M X AORUS ELITE (8200 MHz vs 3200 MHz). The GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE X3D has 128 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE B550M X AORUS ELITE (256 GB vs 128 GB). The GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE X3D has 32 GB more maximum internal memory per slot than the GIGABYTE B550M X AORUS ELITE (64 GB vs 32 GB). Only the GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE X3D has Wi-Fi. Processor socket: Socket AM4 on the GIGABYTE B550M X AORUS ELITE, Socket AM5 on the GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE X3D.

  • Processor socket
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE:Socket AM4
    • B850 AORUS ELITE X3D:Socket AM5
  • Supported processor sockets
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE:Socket AM4
    • B850 AORUS ELITE X3D:Socket AM5
  • Supported memory types
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE:DDR4-SDRAM
    • B850 AORUS ELITE X3D:DDR5-SDRAM
  • ECC сompatibility
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE:ECC & Non-ECC
    • B850 AORUS ELITE X3D:Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE:3200 MHz
    • B850 AORUS ELITE X3D:8200 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE:128 GB
    • B850 AORUS ELITE X3D:256 GB
  • Maximum internal memory per slot
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE:32 GB
    • B850 AORUS ELITE X3D:64 GB
  • Number of HDDs supported
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE:4
    • B850 AORUS ELITE X3D:2

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Comparison of B550M X AORUS ELITE, B850 AORUS ELITE X3D
122 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM4Socket AM5
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 5000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 SeriesAMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series
Supported processor socketsDiffersSocket AM4Socket AM5
Memory5 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECC & Non-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4800,5200,5600,5800,6000,6200,6400,6600,6800,7000,7200,7400,7600,7800,7900,7950,8000,8200 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs3200 MHz8200 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB256 GB
Maximum internal memory per slotDiffers32 GB64 GB
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 3.0, SATA IIIM.2, SATA III
Number of HDDs supportedDiffers42
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4096 x 2160 pixels
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDCP versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.3
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers42
Number of CPU fan connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
12V power connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of noise detection headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of temperature sensor headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of water pump connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
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 ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers02
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
WiFi-AP antenna jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit Ethernet5 Gigabit Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8125Realtek RTL8126
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, 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 modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8922AE
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.4
Features3 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD B550AMD B850
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC1220-VBRealtek ALC1220
PC health monitoringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 11 x64
Expansion slots5 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers24
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers22802580
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers4.05.0
2nd M.2 largest key sizeDiffers228022110
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers3.05.0
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 source4.0
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
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOSidentical
BIOS memory sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 Mbit
ACPI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.0
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers270 mm335 mm
Package depthDiffers268 mm270 mm
Package heightDiffers68 mm80 mm
Package weightDiffers2.26 kg3.15 kg
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm305 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Antenna includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton® Internet Security (OEM version)
Other features1 differ
WeightDiffers1.04 kg2.75 kg

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