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ASUS PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO vs MSI PRO B550M-P

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  • 62specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 30identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO has 4,600 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the MSI PRO B550M-P (9000 MHz vs 4400 MHz). The ASUS PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO has 128 GB more maximum internal memory than the MSI PRO B550M-P (256 GB vs 128 GB). The ASUS PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO has 5 more storage drives supported than the MSI PRO B550M-P (7 vs 2). Only the MSI PRO B550M-P has on-board graphics card. Only the ASUS PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO has Wi-Fi.

  • Processor socket
    • PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO:Socket AM5
    • PRO B550M-P:Socket AM4
  • Supported processor sockets
    • PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO:Socket AM5
    • PRO B550M-P:Socket AM4
  • Supported memory types
    • PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO:DDR5-SDRAM
    • PRO B550M-P:DDR4-SDRAM
  • ECC сompatibility
    • PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO:ECC & Non-ECC
    • PRO B550M-P:Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO:9000 MHz
    • PRO B550M-P:4400 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO:256 GB
    • PRO B550M-P:128 GB
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO:7
    • PRO B550M-P:2
  • RAID levels
    • PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO:0, 1, 5, 10
    • PRO B550M-P:0, 1, 10

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Comparison of PROART B850-CREATOR WIFI NEO, PRO B550M-P
112 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM5Socket AM4
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 SeriesAMD Ryzen 5000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 Series, AMD Ryzen 3000 Series
Supported processor socketsDiffersSocket AM5Socket AM4
Memory4 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR5-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Number of memory slots44
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECC & Non-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs9000 MHz4400 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers256 GB128 GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Maximum internal memory per slotKnown for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2667,2800,2933,3000,3066,3200,3466,3600,3733,3866,4000,4133,4266,4400 MHz
Storage controllers3 differ
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, SATA IIIM.2, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 3.0, SATA
Number of HDDs supported44
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers72
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 10
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportNot supportedNot supported
On-board graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Maximum resolutionKnown for one7680 x 4320 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers16
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors11
Number of SATA III connectors44
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers04
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
Front panel connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of CPU fan connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
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
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of temperature sensor headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of water pump connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
TPM connectorYesYes
Thunderbolt headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
RGB LED pin headerYesYes
Number of RGB LED pin headersKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Rear panel I/O ports7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers46
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers06
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers20
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version2.12.1
DVI-D ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantity11
DisplayPort version1.41.4
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 typeDiffers5 Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneRealtek RTL8922AEUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek 8111H
Features2 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMDAMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD B850AMD B550
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC1220PRealtek ALC897
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Cooling typeKnown for onePassiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeKnown for oneATXUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 11Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots4 differ
PCI Express x4 (Gen 1.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsDiffers21
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers32
1st M.2 largest key size22802280
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers5.04.0
2nd M.2 largest key size22802280
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers5.03.0
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
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x1 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
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 typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory sizeDiffers512 Mbit256 Mbit
BIOS flashback buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ACPI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.0
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.8
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 one2.14 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm243.8 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm243.8 mm
HeightKnown for one48 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
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 featuresidentical
mSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one1.33 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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