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GIGABYTE B550M X AORUS ELITE vs GIGABYTE ME33-AR0 AMD SoC Socket SP6 Extended ATX

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  • 52specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 19identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE ME33-AR0 AMD SoC Socket SP6 Extended ATX has 8 more memory slots than the GIGABYTE B550M X AORUS ELITE (12 vs 4). The GIGABYTE ME33-AR0 AMD SoC Socket SP6 Extended ATX has 3,200 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the GIGABYTE B550M X AORUS ELITE (6400 MHz vs 3200 MHz). The GIGABYTE ME33-AR0 AMD SoC Socket SP6 Extended ATX has 12 more HDDs supported than the GIGABYTE B550M X AORUS ELITE (16 vs 4). Processor socket: Socket AM4 on the GIGABYTE B550M X AORUS ELITE, Socket SP6 on the GIGABYTE ME33-AR0 AMD SoC Socket SP6 Extended ATX. Supported processor sockets: Socket AM4 on the GIGABYTE B550M X AORUS ELITE, SP6 on the GIGABYTE ME33-AR0 AMD SoC Socket SP6 Extended ATX.

  • Processor socket
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE:Socket AM4
    • ME33-AR0 AMD SoC Socket SP6 Extended ATX:Socket SP6
  • Supported processor sockets
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE:Socket AM4
    • ME33-AR0 AMD SoC Socket SP6 Extended ATX:SP6
  • Supported memory types
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE:DDR4-SDRAM
    • ME33-AR0 AMD SoC Socket SP6 Extended ATX:DDR5-SDRAM
  • Number of memory slots
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE:4
    • ME33-AR0 AMD SoC Socket SP6 Extended ATX:12
  • Memory channels
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE:Dual-channel
    • ME33-AR0 AMD SoC Socket SP6 Extended ATX:Hexa-channel
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE:3200 MHz
    • ME33-AR0 AMD SoC Socket SP6 Extended ATX:6400 MHz
  • Number of HDDs supported
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE:4
    • ME33-AR0 AMD SoC Socket SP6 Extended ATX:16
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE:6
    • ME33-AR0 AMD SoC Socket SP6 Extended ATX:18

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Comparison of B550M X AORUS ELITE, ME33-AR0
97 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM4Socket SP6
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 5000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 SeriesAMD EPYC 8004, AMD EPYC 8005 Series
Supported processor socketsDiffersSocket AM4SP6
Memory4 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers412
Memory channelsDiffersDual-channelHexa-channel
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneECC & Non-ECCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs3200 MHz6400 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory per slotKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers3 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 3.0, SATA IIIM.2
Number of HDDs supportedDiffers416
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers618
RAID supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 10Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
DirectX versionKnown for one12.0Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceASPEED
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAspeed AST2600
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers21
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers40
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of CPU fan connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
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
Rear panel I/O ports6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network2 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8125Broadcom BCM5720
Features4 differ
Component forDiffersPCServer
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXExtended ATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD B550AMD SoC
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC1220-VBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channelsKnown for one7.1 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersBlackBlue
Expansion slots4 differ
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers228022110
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers4.05.0
2nd M.2 largest key sizeDiffers228022110
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers3.05.0
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneUEFI AMIUnknown — not stated by the source
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 data3 differ
Package widthDiffers270 mm409 mm
Package depthDiffers268 mm355 mm
Package heightDiffers68 mm78 mm
Package weightKnown for one2.26 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm304.8 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm330.2 mm
HeightKnown for one35 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Screws includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
WeightKnown for one1.04 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one3 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 60 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 95%

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