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GIGABYTE A620M Gaming X AX

Micro-ATX · DDR5 · 4 DIMMs · 8-phase VRM · Wi-Fi 6E

Quality
40
VRM
24
Value
32
Amazon
$240
GIGABYTE A620M Gaming X AX
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$240
Unavailable Updated 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Overall40.2
VRM24.0
Chipset40.0
Expansion / storage45.0
Connectivity44.0
Audio48.0
Quality / price31.8
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Written analysis

GIGABYTE A620M Gaming X AX at a glance

The GIGABYTE A620M Gaming X AX uses the Micro-ATX form factor, AM5 socket, and A620M chipset. This is an entry-level platform focused on the essential connections for a practical, lower-cost build.

Memory support is DDR5 across 4 DIMM slots, with up to 256 GB and rated overclocked speeds up to 8000 MT/s. XMP / EXPO memory-profile support is recorded for easier tuning.

Best fit: a mainstream gaming, home, or office system with moderate expansion needs.

Power delivery

The calculated VRM score is 24.0, placing the power delivery in the basic class. The board lists 8 CPU power phases, 60 A power stages in a 8+2+1 layout. CPU power input is listed as 1. Keep it paired with lower-power processors and avoid sustained overclocked loads.

Expansion and storage

The expansion and storage score is 45.0: focused on the essentials. The platform supports PCIe 4.0. Physical expansion includes 1 ×16 slot, and 1 ×1.

On-board storage consists of 1 M.2 slot supporting PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 and 4 SATA ports. Supported M.2 lengths are listed as 2580, 2280. The single M.2 slot makes drive planning more important if future expansion matters.

Connectivity and rear I/O

The connectivity score is 44.0, rated essential. Wireless networking is Wi-Fi 6E ; wired networking is Realtek® GbE LAN chip (1 Gbps/100 Mbps) at up to 1000 Mbps. Bluetooth 5.2 is included. The recorded USB provision is 6 rear connections and 5 front-panel connections. The specification sheet below separates every USB speed and connector type.

Display connectivity includes HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4. These motherboard outputs require a processor with integrated graphics.

Audio

The audio score is 48.0. This is a standard onboard solution using Realtek® ALC892/ALC897. It covers normal gaming and communication; demanding headphones or production work still benefit from an external interface. The rear panel has 3 analogue jacks. Optical S/PDIF is present for digital audio equipment.

Buying verdict

Overall quality is 40.20, a basic but usable result for office, media, and budget gaming systems.

At the recorded Amazon price, the quality-to-price score is 31.8. The nearby-board comparison below may reveal a better-equipped option at a similar price.

Board data

Full specifications

Platform, expansion, storage, rear I/O, internal headers, networking, audio, and board controls in one sheet.

General

Manufacturer
GIGABYTE
Motherboard
GIGABYTE A620M Gaming X AX
Chipset / socket
A620M / AM5
Form factor
Micro-ATX
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$240
Availability
Unavailable
Price updated
8 months, 3 weeks ago

VRM

CPU phases
8 (60 A)
Power design
8+2+1
EPS connector
1

Memory

Type / slots
DDR5 / 4 DIMMs
Max capacity / OC
256 GB / 8000 MT/s
Per DIMM
64 GB
XMP / EXPO
Yes

PCIe

Supported version
PCIe 4.0
x16 physical
1
x16 Gen 4
1
x1 physical
1
x1 Gen 3
1

Storage

M.2 slots
1
M.2 lengths
2580, 2280
M.2 modes
PCIe 4.0 x4/x2
SATA ports
4

Display outputs

HDMI
Yes · 2.1 · 4096x2160@60 Hz
DisplayPort
Yes · 1.4 · 3840x2160@144 Hz
USB-C DisplayPort
No

USB

Rear USB 2.0
2
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
2
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C 5 Gbps
1
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 10 Gbps
1
Front USB 2.0
2
Front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
2
Front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C 5 Gbps
1
Header USB 2.0
2
Header USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
2

Networking

Ethernet
Realtek® GbE LAN chip (1 Gbps/100 Mbps)
LAN ports
1
LAN speed
1000 Mbps
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi bandwidth
160MHz
Bands
2.4/5/6 GHz
Bluetooth
5.2

Audio

Chipset
Realtek® ALC892/ALC897
Analog jacks
3
Gold-plated jacks
No
Optical S/PDIF
Yes
Spatial audio
No

Buttons

BIOS flashback
No
Clear CMOS
No
Q-Flash Plus
Yes
Smart button
No
Onboard start / reset
No

Additional information

Memory notes
Supports non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules. Also supports AMD EXtended Profiles for Overclocking (AMD EXPO™). The CPU and memory configuration may affect the supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules.
Display notes
The HDMI port supports HDCP 2.3 and native HDMI 2.1 TMDS compatible ports. Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.
Expansion notes
The operating mode of the primary x16 slot depends on the installed CPU. AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Processors support PCIe 4.0 x16 mode. AMD Ryzen 8000 Series-Phoenix 1 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x8 mode. AMD Ryzen 8000 Series-Phoenix 2 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode. The PCIEX16 slot can only support a graphics card or an NVMe SSD.
M.2_1
4.0 4 · 2580, 2280 · CPU — The supported mode (PCIe 4.0 x4/x2) depends on the installed AMD Ryzen™ 7000 or 8000 Series Processor.
RAID
SATA / PCIe (['0', '1', '10'])
Storage notes
The M.2 connector is Socket 3, M key. SATA ports support 6Gb/s.
Audio notes
Supports 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel High Definition Audio. The functionality of an audio jack can be changed using the audio software to configure 7.1-channel audio.
Networking notes
Wi-Fi module: Realtek RTL8852CE. Supports 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to 2.4 Gbps data rate. (Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.)
Button notes
The motherboard includes a Clear CMOS jumper instead of a button.
Fan / RGB headers
1 CPU · — OPT · — AIO · 2 chassis · 1 ARGB · 1 RGB
Other headers
Front audio · System panel · TPM
Dimensions
24.4cm x 24.4cm

Extracted notes sit here. Official manufacturer copy is at the bottom of the page.

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Vendor copy

Official manufacturer data

Raw manufacturer text kept for reference. Structured specs above are extracted from this copy and are the source for scores and tables.

Memory

Support for DDR5 8000(OC)/ 7800(OC)/ 7600(OC)/ 7200(OC)/ 7000(OC)/ 6800(OC)/ 6600(OC)/ 6400(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5600(OC)/ 5200/ 4800 MT/s memory modules
4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 256 GB (64 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
Support for AMD EXtended Profiles for Overclocking (AMD EXPO™) and Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
(The CPU and memory configuration may affect the supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules, please refer to "Memory Support List" for more information.)

Graphics

Integrated Graphics Processor:
1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 3840x2160@144 Hz
* Support for DisplayPort 1.4 version.
1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz
* Support for HDMI 2.1 version and HDCP 2.3.
** Support native HDMI 2.1 TMDS compatible ports.
(Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.)

Expansion slots

1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16), integrated in the CPU:
AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors support PCIe 4.0 x16 mode
AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 1 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x8 mode
AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 2 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode
* The PCIEX16 slot can only support a graphics card or an NVMe SSD. If only one graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
Chipset:
1 x PCI Express x1 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1

Storage

1 x M.2 connector, integrated in the CPU, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 2580/2280 SSDs:
AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs
AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 1 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs
AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 2 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices
RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices

USB

CPU:
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel
1 x USB Type-C® port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port on the back panel
Chipset:
1 x USB Type-C® port with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support, available through the internal USB header
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (1 port on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)

Internal I/O

1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x CPU fan header
2 x system fan headers
1 x addressable LED strip header
1 x RGB LED strip header
1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header
1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only)
1 x Clear CMOS jumper

Rear I/O

1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
1 x USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x HDMI port
1 x DisplayPort
1 x Q-Flash Plus button
1 x RJ-45 port
3 x audio jacks

Wireless

Realtek® Wi-Fi 6E RTL8852CE
WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands
BLUETOOTH 5.2
Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to 2.4 Gbps data rate
(Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.)

Audio

Realtek® Audio CODEC
High Definition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
* You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings.
Support for S/PDIF Out

Special features

Support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC)
* Available applications in GCC may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications.
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Q-Flash Plus

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