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ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO vs MSI PRO B850-S EVO WIFI

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  • 66specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 43identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI PRO B850-S EVO WIFI has 2 more memory slots than the ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO (4 vs 2). The ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO has 1,400 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the MSI PRO B850-S EVO WIFI (9600 MHz vs 8200 MHz). The MSI PRO B850-S EVO WIFI has 128 GB more maximum internal memory than the ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO (256 GB vs 128 GB). ECC сompatibility: ECC & Non-ECC on the ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO, Non-ECC on the MSI PRO B850-S EVO WIFI. RAID levels: 0, 1, 5, 10 on the ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO, 0, 1, 10 on the MSI PRO B850-S EVO WIFI.

  • Number of memory slots
    • TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO:2
    • PRO B850-S EVO WIFI:4
  • ECC сompatibility
    • TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO:ECC & Non-ECC
    • PRO B850-S EVO WIFI:Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO:9600 MHz
    • PRO B850-S EVO WIFI:8200 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO:128 GB
    • PRO B850-S EVO WIFI:256 GB
  • Number of HDDs supported
    • TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO:2
    • PRO B850-S EVO WIFI:4
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO:4
    • PRO B850-S EVO WIFI:7
  • RAID levels
    • TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO:0, 1, 5, 10
    • PRO B850-S EVO WIFI:0, 1, 10
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO:1
    • PRO B850-S EVO WIFI:4

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Comparison of TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO, PRO B850-S EVO WIFI
108 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 socketsKnown for oneSocket AM5Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Supported memory typesDDR5-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECC & Non-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs9600 MHz8200 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB256 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 source8200,5600,4800 MHz
Storage controllers4 differ
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 5.0, SATA IIIM.2, SATA
Number of HDDs supportedDiffers24
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers47
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 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/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers14
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
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 connectors11
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — 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 one1Unknown — not stated by the source
12V power connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of water pump connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
RGB LED pin headerYesYes
Number of RGB LED pin headersKnown for one2Unknown — 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
Audio connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power fan connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of COM connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
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 quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — 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
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 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 versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.4
Features1 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersmini ITXATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMDAMD
Motherboard chipsetAMD B850AMD B850
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeKnown for onePassiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeATXATX
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 11Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC897
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots11
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers23
1st M.2 largest key size22802280
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation5.05.0
2nd M.2 largest key sizeDiffers228022110
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generation4.04.0
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x4 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
3rd M.2 largest key sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2280
3rd M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeUEFI AMIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory sizeDiffers256 Mbit512 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
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one219 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one277 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one107 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one1.32 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers170 mm243.8 mm
DepthDiffers170 mm304.8 mm
HeightKnown for one44 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Antenna includedYesYes
Cables includedSATASATA
Screws includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
WeightKnown for one720 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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