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ASRock B560M Pro4 vs Gigabyte A520M DS3H: Comparison
ASRock B560M Pro4 vs Gigabyte A520M DS3H m.2 slots compared
The gap that matters here is m.2 slots: ASRock B560M Pro4 2 against Gigabyte A520M DS3H 1, which puts ASRock B560M Pro4 50% ahead. They differ on memory type too, 4x DDR4 DIMM, dual-channel, up to 128GB, DDR4-4800+ /... on the ASRock B560M Pro4 versus 4x DDR4, up to 128GB, up to 4400 MT/s on the Gigabyte A520M DS3H. There is a split on oldest cpu family supported as well, Core 10th Gen on the ASRock B560M Pro4 versus Ryzen 3000 on the Gigabyte A520M DS3H. Sata ports is not the same on both, 6 on the ASRock B560M Pro4 versus 4 on the Gigabyte A520M DS3H.
Which should you buy, ASRock B560M Pro4 or Gigabyte A520M DS3H?
Buy the ASRock B560M Pro4 for the most budget-conscious LGA1200 builds that still want PCIe 4.0 and builders who don't need built-in WiFi, though it is the wrong buy for overclocking-focused builds (the B560 chipset doesn't support it). It is the wrong buy for anyone who wants WiFi included without buying the separate Pro4/ac variant. The Gigabyte A520M DS3H is the one to take for budget AM4 builders who want four memory DIMM slots and basic builds that don't need CPU overclocking, though it is not built for anyone who wants built-in WiFi and overclocking-focused builds (the A520 chipset doesn't support it).
Where the two are identical
Where they agree, they agree completely, memory slots, max memory, max memory capacity, form factor and cpu overclocking supported included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 8 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the ASRock B560M Pro4 and Gigabyte A520M DS3H differ on socket?
Yes. Socket reads Intel 11th Gen / 10th Gen Core on the ASRock B560M Pro4 versus AMD Ryzen 5000 / 5000G / 4000G / 3000... on the Gigabyte A520M DS3H.
Is the Board Width the same on the ASRock B560M Pro4 and Gigabyte A520M DS3H?
It is. Both are listed at 244 mm, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Platform
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- Intel
- Gigabyte A520M DS3H
- AMD
Model Number
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- B560M Pro4
- Gigabyte A520M DS3H
- A520M DS3H
Socket
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- Intel 11th Gen / 10th Gen Core (non-K overclocking not supported on B560)
- Gigabyte A520M DS3H
- AMD Ryzen 5000 / 5000G / 4000G / 3000 / 3000G series
Form Factor
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- Micro-ATX
- Gigabyte A520M DS3H
- Micro-ATX
Chipset
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- Intel B560
- Gigabyte A520M DS3H
- A520
Memory Type
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 4x DDR4 DIMM, dual-channel, up to 128GB, DDR4-4800+ (OC, 11th Gen) / DDR4-4600+ (OC, 10th Gen), Intel XMP 2.0
- Gigabyte A520M DS3H
- 4x DDR4, up to 128GB, up to 4400 MT/s (OC)
Oldest CPU Family Supported
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- Core 10th Gen
- Gigabyte A520M DS3H
- Ryzen 3000
CPU Overclocking Supported
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- No
- Gigabyte A520M DS3H
- No
Memory Slots
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 4
- Gigabyte A520M DS3H
- 4
Max Memory
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 128 GB
- Gigabyte A520M DS3H
- 128 GB
Board Width
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 244 mm
- Gigabyte A520M DS3H
- 244 mm
M.2 Slots
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 2Best
- Gigabyte A520M DS3H
- 1-50%
PCIe 5.0 Support
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- No
- Gigabyte A520M DS3H
- No
Wi-Fi Onboard
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- No
- Gigabyte A520M DS3H
- No
Max Memory Capacity
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 128 GB
- Gigabyte A520M DS3H
- 128 GB
Max Rated Memory Speed
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 4800 MT/sBest
- Gigabyte A520M DS3H
- 4400 MT/s
SATA Ports
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 6
- Gigabyte A520M DS3H
- 4
PCIe x16 Slots
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 2
- Gigabyte A520M DS3H
- 1
Primary Graphics Slot Gen
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- PCIe 4.0
- Gigabyte A520M DS3H
- PCIe 3.0
Rear USB 5Gbps Ports
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 4
- Gigabyte A520M DS3H
- 4
Rear USB 2.0 Ports
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 2
- Gigabyte A520M DS3H
- 2
Vcore Power Stages
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 8
- Gigabyte A520M DS3H
- 5
Max Ethernet Speed
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 1 Gbps
- Gigabyte A520M DS3H
- 1 Gbps
Ethernet Port Count
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 1
- Gigabyte A520M DS3H
- 1
Wi-Fi Standard
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- None
- Gigabyte A520M DS3H
- None
Audio Codec
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- Realtek ALC897, 7.1-channel HD Audio with Nahimic
- Gigabyte A520M DS3H
- Realtek codec
Expansion
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 2x PCIe x16 (primary Gen4 with 11th Gen / Gen3 with 10th Gen), 1x PCIe 3.0 x1; 2x M.2 (M2_1 up to Gen4x4 with 11th Gen, M2_2 Gen3x4/SATA), 6x SATA III; 1x M.2 Key-E (Wi-Fi/BT)
- Gigabyte A520M DS3H
- PCIe 3.0 x16, 2x PCIe 3.0 x1, 1x M.2 (PCIe 3.0 x4), 4x SATA 6Gb/s
Connectivity
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 4x Rear USB 3.2 Gen1 (5Gbps), 2x Rear USB 2.0
- Gigabyte A520M DS3H
- Q-Flash Plus
Networking
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- Gigabit LAN via Intel I219V (no built-in Wi-Fi)
- Gigabyte A520M DS3H
- Gigabit LAN (no built-in WiFi)
Special Features
- ASRock B560M Pro4
- 2x M.2 (PCIe NVMe/SATA)
- Gigabyte A520M DS3H
- 1x M.2 (PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe), RGB Fusion 2.0
Which one should you pick?
Choose ASRock B560M Pro4 if you want the higher memory slots (4 vs 4), the higher max memory (128 GB vs 128 GB) and the higher M.2 slots (2 vs 1).
Choose Gigabyte A520M DS3H if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.