Knowledge is the information that allows an individual to know a certain thing and to eventually come to understanding, Which is the attribute of encompassing everything you know about a subject and being able to realize what it's limitations and capabilities are.
Where belief is the idea of wanting to be knowledgeable of a specific notion and ideal and the desire to think you can control it, without having any in-depth knowledge or understanding.
I know I can fly a kite is not the same as believing I can fly a kite.
Belief is desire
Knowing is capability
You can not find true understanding merely by believing
You can find understanding with knowledge.
I do believe in the Architect of the Universe, because I know that He is real, which would make belief a lesser aspect of knowledge. it helps to believe that you can do something but is not required to have knowledge or understanding