Last Updated on July 12, 2024 by Nahush Gowda
Gigabyte has expanded its lineup of AMD A620 motherboards with the addition of three new mATX models: the A620M DS3H, A620M S2H, and A620M H. All three models are designed for budget-minded users who are looking for a reliable and capable platform for their AMD Ryzen 7000 series processors.
The A620M DS3H is the most feature-rich of the three models, and it’s the only one to include a VRM heatsink as well as four memory slots. The other two models have two memory slots each. All three models feature a single PCIe 4.0 x16 slot, a PCIe 3.0 x1 slot, a single PCIe 4.0 M.2 NVMe slot, four SATA ports, a DP 1.4 port, and an HDMI 2.1 port.
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All three boards also sport Gigabit Ethernet, a Realtek-based audio solution, and a 90-degree angled USB 3.2 5 Gbps header. The A620M DS3H is the only model that gets a USB Type-C port around the back, but it’s limited to 5 Gbps data speeds.
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All three models also support Gigabyte’s QFlash Plus UEFI recovery/flashing solution, making it possible to update the UEFI/BIOS without having a CPU on the board. They all support the full range of AM5 CPUs up to 170 W, courtesy of a 5+2+2 PWM design.
While these might not be the most exciting boards on the market, they seem like a solid option for budget-minded users who are looking for a reliable and capable platform for their AMD Ryzen 7000 series processors.
| Specs | A620M D3SH | A620M S2H | A620M H |
| Memory Speed | Support for DDR5 6400(OC) / 6200(OC) / 6000(OC) / 5600(OC) / 5200 / 4800 / 4400 MT/s memory modules | Support for DDR5 6400(OC) / 6200(OC) / 6000(OC) / 5600(OC) / 5200 / 4800 / 4400 MT/s memory modules | Support for DDR5 6400(OC) / 6200(OC) / 6000(OC) / 5600(OC) / 5200 / 4800 / 4400 MT/s memory modules |
| Memory | 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 192 GB (48 GB single DIMM capacity) | 2 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 96 GB (48 GB single DIMM capacity) | 2 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 96 GB (48 GB single DIMM capacity) |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x16 1 x PCI Express x1 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1 | 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x16 1 x PCI Express x1 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1 | 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x16 1 x PCI Express x1 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1 |
| Storage | 1 x M.2 connector (PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s | 1 x M.2 connector (PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s | 1 x M.2 connector (PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s |
| USB (CPU-back panel) | 1 x USB Type-C®, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 | 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 | 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 |
| USB (Chipset) | 1 x USB Type-C® with USB 3.2 Gen 1 5 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports | 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 7 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports | 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 7 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports |
| Audio | Realtek® Audio CODEC High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel | Realtek® Audio CODEC High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel | Realtek® Audio CODEC High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel |
| LAN | Realtek® GbE LAN chip (1 Gbps/100 Mbps/10 Mbps) | Realtek® GbE LAN chip (1 Gbps/100 Mbps/10 Mbps) | Realtek® GbE LAN chip (1 Gbps/100 Mbps/10 Mbps) |
GIGABYTE has also unveiled the UD-A620I-X, the first Mini-ITX motherboard with the entry-level AMD A620 chipset.
The UD-A620I-X offers a comprehensive I/O feature set, including a 9-phase VRM to power the SoC, two DDR5 DIMM slots, a PCI-Express 4.0 x16 slot, HDMI and DisplayPort outputs, Wi-Fi 6 wireless connectivity, 2.5 GbE wired networking, two SATA 6 Gbps ports, four USB 3.2 type-A ports on the rear I/O, an internal type-E port (for security keys), and an internal USB 3.2 header.
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The UD-A620I-X is restricted to 65 W TDP processors, such as the Ryzen 7 7600, Ryzen 7 7700, and Ryzen 7 7900. It does not support PCIe Gen 5, even on the CPU-attached M.2 NVMe slot. However, it does offer a good balance of features and performance for a Mini-ITX motherboard. Pricing has not yet been announced.
The new A620 chipset motherboards from Gigabyte can encourage more people to build a new budget-focused AM5 build even with the ITX form factor.
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