Product comparison · 2 motherboards

ASUS PRO WS B850M-ACE SE vs MSI AM5 PRO B850M-A WIFI PZ M-ATX

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  • 66specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 45identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • ECC сompatibility
    • PRO WS B850M-ACE SE:ECC & Non-ECC
    • AM5 PRO B850M-A WIFI PZ M-ATX:Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • PRO WS B850M-ACE SE:8000 MHz
    • AM5 PRO B850M-A WIFI PZ M-ATX:8200 MHz
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • PRO WS B850M-ACE SE:M.2, SATA III
    • AM5 PRO B850M-A WIFI PZ M-ATX:M.2
  • RAID levels
    • PRO WS B850M-ACE SE:0, 1, 5, 10
    • AM5 PRO B850M-A WIFI PZ M-ATX:0, 1, 10
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • PRO WS B850M-ACE SE:3
    • AM5 PRO B850M-A WIFI PZ M-ATX:4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • PRO WS B850M-ACE SE:1
    • AM5 PRO B850M-A WIFI PZ M-ATX:2
  • Number of CPU fan connectors
    • PRO WS B850M-ACE SE:1
    • AM5 PRO B850M-A WIFI PZ M-ATX:2
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • PRO WS B850M-ACE SE:2
    • AM5 PRO B850M-A WIFI PZ M-ATX:0

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Comparison of PRO WS B850M-ACE SE, AM5 PRO B850M-A WIFI PZ M-ATX
103 specifications
Memory2 differ
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECC & Non-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs8000 MHz8200 MHz
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 controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, SATA IIIM.2
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 10
Graphicsidentical
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/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers34
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers12
Number of CPU fan connectorsDiffers12
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for one1Unknown — 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 one1Unknown — not stated by the source
12V power connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
RGB LED pin headerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of RGB LED pin headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Rear panel I/O ports6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers03
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers02
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers31
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network3 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet5 Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersNot availableWi-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
Features1 differ
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 x64
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC897
Expansion slots1 differ
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers5.04.0
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
BIOS1 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers512 Mbit256 Mbit
Clear CMOS 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
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one280 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one265 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one71 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm243.8 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm243.8 mm
HeightKnown for one50 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Screws includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
WeightKnown for one1.03 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
mSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0

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