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ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+ vs Gigabyte A620M Gaming X: Comparison

ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+ vs Gigabyte A620M Gaming X: the memory slots difference

The gap that matters here is memory slots: ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+ 2 against Gigabyte A620M Gaming X 4, which puts Gigabyte A620M Gaming X 50% ahead. Add max memory to that, 128 GB on the ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+ versus 256 GB on the Gigabyte A620M Gaming X, and the pattern holds. Add m.2 slots to that, 2 on the ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+ versus 1 on the Gigabyte A620M Gaming X, and the pattern holds.

Who each one is for

it is not the pick for anyone wanting factory Wi-Fi or CPU overclocking. The same goes for budget AM5 builders who want a second M.2 slot without a big price jump. It is not the one for buyers who genuinely only need one M.2 slot and want to save the small price difference. The Gigabyte A620M Gaming X is the one to take for buyers comfortable double-checking exact SKU/revision details before purchasing, though it is the wrong buy for overclockers, since A620 doesn't support CPU overclocking on any revision. It is equally the pick for budget builders who want the option of a Wi-Fi-equipped revision on an A620 board. It is the wrong buy for anyone who wants certainty about Wi-Fi inclusion without checking the specific listing.

Where the two are identical

Everything else lines up. Chipset, form factor, platform, newest cpu family supported and oldest cpu family supported read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 9 further specifications as well.

Frequently asked questions

Do the ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+ and Gigabyte A620M Gaming X differ on max memory capacity?

Yes. Max Memory Capacity reads 128 GB on the ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+ versus 256 GB on the Gigabyte A620M Gaming X.

Is the CPU Overclocking Supported the same on the ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+ and Gigabyte A620M Gaming X?

It is. Both are listed at No, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Platform

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    AMD
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    AMD
  • Model Number

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    A620M-HDV/M.2+
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    A620M Gaming X
  • Socket

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    AMD Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 series
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    AMD Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 series (non-OC)
  • Form Factor

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    Micro-ATX
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    Micro-ATX
  • Chipset

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    A620
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    A620
  • Newest CPU Family Supported

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    Ryzen 9000
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    Ryzen 9000
  • Memory Type

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    2x DDR5 DIMM, dual-channel, up to 128GB, DDR5-7200+ (OC), XMP/EXPO
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    4x DDR5, up to 256GB, up to 8000 MT/s (OC)Best
  • Oldest CPU Family Supported

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    Ryzen 7000
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    Ryzen 7000
  • CPU Overclocking Supported

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    No
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    No
  • Memory Slots

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    2-50%
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    4Best
  • Max Memory

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    128 GB-50%
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    256 GBBest
  • Board Width

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    244 mm
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    244 mm
  • M.2 Slots

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    2Best
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    1-50%
  • PCIe 5.0 Support

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    No
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    No
  • Wi-Fi Onboard

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    No
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    No
  • Max Memory Capacity

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    128 GB
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    256 GBBest
  • Max Rated Memory Speed

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    7200 MT/s
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    8000 MT/sBest
  • SATA Ports

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    4
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    4
  • PCIe x16 Slots

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    1
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    1
  • Primary Graphics Slot Gen

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    PCIe 4.0
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    PCIe 4.0
  • Rear USB 5Gbps Ports

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    4
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    3
  • Rear USB 2.0 Ports

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    2
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    2
  • Vcore Power Stages

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    6
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    8
  • Wi-Fi Standard

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    None
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    None
  • Audio Codec

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    Realtek ALC897, 7.1-channel HD Audio with Nahimic
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    Realtek codec (model not specified)
  • Expansion

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    1x PCIe 4.0 x16, 2x PCIe 3.0 x1; 2x M.2 (PCIe Gen4 x4), 4x SATA III; 1x M.2 Key E (Wi-Fi)
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (CPU), 1x PCIe 3.0 x1 (chipset), 1x M.2 (PCIe 4.0 x4), 4x SATA 6Gb/s
  • Connectivity

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    1x Rear USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C, 3x Rear USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, 2x Rear USB 2.0; HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    Revision-dependent (confirm SKU before purchase)
  • Networking

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    Realtek Gigabit LAN, no factory Wi-Fi (M.2 Key E slot present)
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    Gigabit LAN; Wi-Fi on "Gaming X AX" revision only
  • Special Features

    ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+
    2x M.2 slots (vs. 1 on base HDV/M.2)
    Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    Exists in both wired and WiFi-equipped revisions

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+ if you want the higher M.2 slots (2 vs 1).

    Choose Gigabyte A620M Gaming X if you want the higher memory slots (4 vs 2) and the higher max memory (256 GB vs 128 GB).

    Price comparison

    RetailerASRock A620M-HDV/M.2+Gigabyte A620M Gaming X
    NeweggView on NeweggView on Newegg
    AmazonView on Amazon

    Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.

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