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ASUS B850 MAX GAMING WIFI vs ASUS TUF GAMING B850-PRO WIFI7 W NEO

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  • 71specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 58identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • B850 MAX GAMING WIFI:2
    • TUF GAMING B850-PRO WIFI7 W NEO:1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • B850 MAX GAMING WIFI:2
    • TUF GAMING B850-PRO WIFI7 W NEO:4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • B850 MAX GAMING WIFI:3
    • TUF GAMING B850-PRO WIFI7 W NEO:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
    • B850 MAX GAMING WIFI:1
    • TUF GAMING B850-PRO WIFI7 W NEO:2
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • B850 MAX GAMING WIFI:Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
    • TUF GAMING B850-PRO WIFI7 W NEO:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
  • Wi-Fi standards
    • B850 MAX GAMING WIFI:Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
    • TUF GAMING B850-PRO WIFI7 W NEO:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
  • Product colour
    • B850 MAX GAMING WIFI:Black
    • TUF GAMING B850-PRO WIFI7 W NEO:White
  • Windows operating systems supported
    • B850 MAX GAMING WIFI:Windows 10 x64, Windows 11
    • TUF GAMING B850-PRO WIFI7 W NEO:Windows 11

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Comparison of B850 MAX GAMING WIFI, TUF GAMING B850-PRO WIFI7 W NEO
108 specifications
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketSocket AM5Socket AM5
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 SeriesAMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneSocket AM5Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Supported memory typesDDR5-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slots44
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityECC & Non-ECCECC & Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speed (max)9000 MHz9000 MHz
Maximum internal memory256 GB256 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory per slotKnown for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllersidentical
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2, SATA IIIM.2, SATA III
Number of HDDs supported44
Number of storage drives supported77
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportNot supportedNot supported
Maximum resolutionKnown for one7680 x 4320 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectors33
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors00
Number of SATA III connectors44
S/PDIF out connectorYesYes
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
Front panel connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of CPU fan connectors11
Number of chassis fan connectors44
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
EPS power connector (8-pin)YesYes
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
12V power connectorYesYes
Number of COM connectors11
Number of water pump connectors11
TPM connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt headers11
RGB LED pin headerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of RGB LED pin headersKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
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
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionKnown for one2.1Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI-D ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantity11
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
WiFi-AP antenna jackKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-FiYesYes
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)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.4
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8922AE
Features2 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMDAMD
Motherboard chipsetAMD B850AMD B850
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
Cooling typeKnown for onePassiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeKnown for oneATXUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10 x64, Windows 11Windows 11
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC1220P
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots11
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots11
Number of M.2 (M) slots33
1st M.2 largest key size22802280
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for one5.0Unknown — not stated by the source
2nd M.2 largest key sizeKnown for one2280Unknown — not stated by the source
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
3rd M.2 largest key sizeKnown for one22110Unknown — not stated by the source
3rd M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x1 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory sizeDiffers256 Mbit512 Mbit
BIOS flashback buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging data1 differ
Package width353 mm353 mm
Package depth273 mm273 mm
Package height68 mm68 mm
Package weightDiffers1.26 kg1.94 kg
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width305 mm305 mm
Depth244 mm244 mm
HeightDiffers48 mm50 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Antenna includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Screws includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
WeightDiffers1.05 kg1.35 kg
mSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0

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