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| Motherboard |  $11598 | $13999 |
|---|---|---|
Chipset | AMD A520 | Intel Z790 |
Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
Form Factor | Mini-ITX | EATX |
Max Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5 |
Memory Slots | 2 | 4 |
Max Memory Speed | 5300 | - |
ECC Memory Support | Yes | No |
PCIe x16 Slots | 1 | 1 |
PCIe x16 5.0 Slots | - | 1 |
M.2 Slots | 2 | 5 |
M.2 Slot Specifics | - |
|
SATA Ports | 4 | 4 |
USB 2.0 Headers | 1 | 1 |
USB 3.0 Headers | 1 | - |
USB 3.2 Headers | 1 | 2 |
Total USB Ports | 6 | - |
USB 3.2 Ports | 4 | - |
WiFi | - | 802.11 ax |
Bluetooth | 4.2 | - |
Ethernet Speed | 1 Gbps | 10 Gbps |
Audio Chipset | Realtek | Realtek |
Audio Channels | 7.1 | 2 |
Optical S/PDIF Out | No | Yes |
BIOS Flashback | Yes | Yes |
Color | Dark | Dark |
Supported CPUs | - | Intel 12th, 13th, 14th Gen |
DisplayPort Ports | 1 | - |
HDMI Ports | 2 | - |
M.2 Heatsink/Shields | No | Yes |
Product Release | - | 2022 |
Part Number | A520I AC | - |
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Comparison Analysis
Comparing the A520I AC vs Z790 AORUS XTREME reveals distinct differences in their targeted use cases.
The A520I AC is the more budget-friendly option, costing approximately $24 (21%) less than the Z790 AORUS XTREME.