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ASUS PRIME X870-P-CSM vs MSI AM5 PRO B850M-A WIFI PZ M-ATX

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  • 66specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 44identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • ECC сompatibility
    • PRIME X870-P-CSM:ECC & Non-ECC
    • AM5 PRO B850M-A WIFI PZ M-ATX:Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • PRIME X870-P-CSM:8000 MHz
    • AM5 PRO B850M-A WIFI PZ M-ATX:8200 MHz
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • PRIME X870-P-CSM:M.2, SATA III
    • AM5 PRO B850M-A WIFI PZ M-ATX:M.2
  • Number of HDDs supported
    • PRIME X870-P-CSM:2
    • AM5 PRO B850M-A WIFI PZ M-ATX:4
  • RAID levels
    • PRIME X870-P-CSM:0, 1, 5, 10
    • AM5 PRO B850M-A WIFI PZ M-ATX:0, 1, 10
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • PRIME X870-P-CSM:2
    • AM5 PRO B850M-A WIFI PZ M-ATX:4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • PRIME X870-P-CSM:1
    • AM5 PRO B850M-A WIFI PZ M-ATX:2
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • PRIME X870-P-CSM:2
    • AM5 PRO B850M-A WIFI PZ M-ATX:4

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Comparison of PRIME X870-P-CSM, AM5 PRO B850M-A WIFI PZ M-ATX
103 specifications
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketSocket AM5Socket AM5
Compatible processor seriesAMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 SeriesAMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series
Supported processor socketsSocket AM5Socket AM5
Memory2 differ
Supported memory typesDDR5-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slots44
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECC & Non-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs8000 MHz8200 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
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6000,6400,8200 MHz
Storage controllers3 differ
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, SATA IIIM.2
Number of HDDs supportedDiffers24
Number of storage drives supported66
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 10
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportNot supportedNot supported
Maximum resolutionKnown for one3840 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Internal I/O4 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors11
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers24
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
Front panel connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of CPU fan connectorsDiffers12
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)Known for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
12V power connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of COM connectors11
Number of water pump connectors11
TPM connectorYesYes
RGB LED pin headerYesYes
Number of RGB LED pin headers33
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers40
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity33
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 quantityDiffers13
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers02
USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version2.12.1
DVI-D ports quantity00
DisplayPort versionDiffers1.4a1.4
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inYesYes
Microphone inYesYes
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit Ethernet5 Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.4
Features3 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMDAMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD X870AMD B850
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeKnown for onePassiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeKnown for oneATXUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 11Windows 11 x64
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC897
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsDiffers21
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots11
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers42
1st M.2 largest key size22802280
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation5.05.0
2nd M.2 largest key size22802280
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generation4.04.0
3rd M.2 largest key sizeKnown for one2280Unknown — not stated by the source
3rd M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
4th M.2 largest key sizeKnown for one2280Unknown — not stated by the source
4th M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for one3.0Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory size256 Mbit256 Mbit
BIOS flashback buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ACPI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.5
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.7
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm243.8 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm243.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Screws includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
mSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0

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