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GIGABYTE B550M X AORUS ELITE vs GIGABYTE MZ33-AR1 Socket SP5 Extended ATX

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  • 40specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 16identical
  • 54known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE MZ33-AR1 Socket SP5 Extended ATX has 20 more memory slots than the GIGABYTE B550M X AORUS ELITE (24 vs 4). The GIGABYTE B550M X AORUS ELITE has 1 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors than the GIGABYTE MZ33-AR1 Socket SP5 Extended ATX (2 vs 1). The GIGABYTE B550M X AORUS ELITE has 4 more SATA III connectors than the GIGABYTE MZ33-AR1 Socket SP5 Extended ATX (4 vs 0). Processor socket: Socket AM4 on the GIGABYTE B550M X AORUS ELITE, Socket SP5 on the GIGABYTE MZ33-AR1 Socket SP5 Extended ATX. Supported memory types: DDR4-SDRAM on the GIGABYTE B550M X AORUS ELITE, DDR5-SDRAM on the GIGABYTE MZ33-AR1 Socket SP5 Extended ATX.

  • Processor socket
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE:Socket AM4
    • MZ33-AR1 Socket SP5 Extended ATX:Socket SP5
  • Supported memory types
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE:DDR4-SDRAM
    • MZ33-AR1 Socket SP5 Extended ATX:DDR5-SDRAM
  • Number of memory slots
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE:4
    • MZ33-AR1 Socket SP5 Extended ATX:24
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE:2
    • MZ33-AR1 Socket SP5 Extended ATX:1
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE:4
    • MZ33-AR1 Socket SP5 Extended ATX:0
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE:2
    • MZ33-AR1 Socket SP5 Extended ATX:0
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE:4
    • MZ33-AR1 Socket SP5 Extended ATX:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE:1
    • MZ33-AR1 Socket SP5 Extended ATX:0

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Comparison of B550M X AORUS ELITE, MZ33-AR1
94 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM4Socket SP5
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 5000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 SeriesAMD EPYC 9004, AMD EPYC 9005
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneSocket AM4Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers424
Memory channelsKnown for oneDual-channelUnknown — not stated by the source
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneECC & Non-ECCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speed (max)Known for one3200 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3600,4000,4400,4800 MHz
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneHDD & SSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 3.0, SATA IIIM.2
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
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 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
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
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
COM ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network2 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8125Broadcom BCM57416
Features3 differ
Component forDiffersPCServer
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXExtended ATX
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneAMD B550Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Cooling typeKnown for onePassiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers21
1st M.2 largest key sizeKnown for one2280Unknown — not stated by the source
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
2nd M.2 largest key sizeKnown for one2280Unknown — not stated by the source
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for one3.0Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
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
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
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 source10 - 40 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 60 °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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