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ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI vs ASUS ROG STRIX B850-A GAMING WIFI7 NEO

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  • 82specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 65identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of storage drives supported
    • B850 MAX GAMING WIFI:7
    • ROG STRIX B850-A GAMING WIFI7 NEO:6
  • Maximum resolution
    • B850 MAX GAMING WIFI:7680 x 4320 pixels
    • ROG STRIX B850-A GAMING WIFI7 NEO:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors
    • B850 MAX GAMING WIFI:0
    • ROG STRIX B850-A GAMING WIFI7 NEO:1
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • B850 MAX GAMING WIFI:4
    • ROG STRIX B850-A GAMING WIFI7 NEO:2
  • Number of CPU fan connectors
    • B850 MAX GAMING WIFI:1
    • ROG STRIX B850-A GAMING WIFI7 NEO:2
  • Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)
    • B850 MAX GAMING WIFI:1
    • ROG STRIX B850-A GAMING WIFI7 NEO:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • B850 MAX GAMING WIFI:2
    • ROG STRIX B850-A GAMING WIFI7 NEO:6
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • B850 MAX GAMING WIFI:3
    • ROG STRIX B850-A GAMING WIFI7 NEO:2

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Comparison of B850 MAX GAMING WIFI, ROG STRIX B850-A GAMING WIFI7 NEO
108 specifications
Storage controllers1 differ
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers76
Graphics1 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers7680 x 4320 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Internal I/O4 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsDiffers01
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers42
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of CPU fan connectorsDiffers12
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Differs12
12V power connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
TPM connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers26
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers12
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network3 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit Ethernet5 Gigabit Ethernet
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMediaTek MT7925
Features2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10 x64, Windows 11Windows 11
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC4080
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers34
3rd M.2 largest key sizeDiffers221102280
4th M.2 largest key sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2280
4th M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
BIOS1 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers256 Mbit512 Mbit
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one353 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one273 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one68 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one1.26 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
HeightKnown for one48 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Screws includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
WeightKnown for one1.05 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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