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MSI AM5 PRO B850M-A WIFI PZ M-ATX vs MSI Pro B840-S EVO WIFI6E

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  • 60specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 45identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • AM5 PRO B850M-A WIFI PZ M-ATX:6000,6400,8200 MHz
    • Pro B840-S EVO WIFI6E:4800,5600,8000,6400 MHz
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • AM5 PRO B850M-A WIFI PZ M-ATX:8200 MHz
    • Pro B840-S EVO WIFI6E:8000 MHz
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • AM5 PRO B850M-A WIFI PZ M-ATX:M.2
    • Pro B840-S EVO WIFI6E:M.2, Micro SATA III
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • AM5 PRO B850M-A WIFI PZ M-ATX:6
    • Pro B840-S EVO WIFI6E:7
  • Number of CPU fan connectors
    • AM5 PRO B850M-A WIFI PZ M-ATX:2
    • Pro B840-S EVO WIFI6E:1
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • AM5 PRO B850M-A WIFI PZ M-ATX:0
    • Pro B840-S EVO WIFI6E:4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • AM5 PRO B850M-A WIFI PZ M-ATX:3
    • Pro B840-S EVO WIFI6E:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • AM5 PRO B850M-A WIFI PZ M-ATX:3
    • Pro B840-S EVO WIFI6E:1

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Comparison of AM5 PRO B850M-A WIFI PZ M-ATX, Pro B840-S EVO WIFI6E
86 specifications
Memory2 differ
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers6000,6400,8200 MHz4800,5600,8000,6400 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs8200 MHz8000 MHz
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2M.2, Micro SATA III
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers67
Internal I/O1 differ
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front panel connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU fan connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of CPU fan connectorsDiffers21
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
TPM connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA Express connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers04
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers31
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers21
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet interface typeKnown for one5 Gigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, 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)Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD B850AMD B840
Expansion slots3 differ
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers14
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers5.04.0
2nd M.2 largest key sizeDiffers228022110
BIOSidentical
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one256 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
DepthDiffers243.8 mm304.8 mm
Other featuresidentical
mSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source

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