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GIGABYTE B550M X AORUS ELITE vs GIGABYTE X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE (Rev. 1.3)

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  • 58specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 31identical
  • 65known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor socket
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE:Socket AM4
    • X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE (Rev. 1.3):Socket AM5
  • Supported processor sockets
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE:Socket AM4
    • X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE (Rev. 1.3):Socket AM5
  • Supported memory types
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE:DDR4-SDRAM
    • X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE (Rev. 1.3):DDR5-SDRAM
  • ECC сompatibility
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE:ECC & Non-ECC
    • X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE (Rev. 1.3):Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE:3200 MHz
    • X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE (Rev. 1.3):8200 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE:128 GB
    • X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE (Rev. 1.3):256 GB
  • Maximum internal memory per slot
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE:32 GB
    • X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE (Rev. 1.3):64 GB
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • B550M X AORUS ELITE:6
    • X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE (Rev. 1.3):8

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123 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM4Socket AM5
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 5000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 SeriesAMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series
Supported processor socketsDiffersSocket AM4Socket AM5
Memory5 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Memory slot pin countKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source288
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECC & Non-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8200,8000,7800,7600,7200,7000,6800,6666,6600,6400,6200,6000,5600,5200,4800 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 IIIPCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 5.0, SATA III
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers68
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
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
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DirectX versionKnown for one12.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of CPU fan connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
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
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
USB4 Gen 2x2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1
Headphone outputsDiffers12
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
WiFi-AP antenna jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A, USB Type-C
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit EthernetFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
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
LAN controllerKnown for oneRealtek RTL8125Unknown — not stated by the source
Features4 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD B550AMD X870E
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC1220-VBRealtek ALC1220
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
PC health monitoringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVoltage, Temperature, Fan, Water cooling
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 11 x64
Cooling typeKnown for onePassiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeKnown for oneATXUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots5 differ
PCI Express x4 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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 sizeDiffers228025110
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 source5.0
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 x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOSidentical
BIOS memory sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 Mbit
ACPI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.0
Clear CMOS jumperKnown 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
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm305 mm
HeightKnown for one35 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Antenna includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Screws includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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 dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one270 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one268 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one68 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one2.26 kgUnknown — 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

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