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MSI B850M GAMING WIFI6E vs MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI II

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  • 25differ
  • 45identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI II has 2 more memory slots than the MSI B850M GAMING WIFI6E (4 vs 2). The MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI II has 200 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the MSI B850M GAMING WIFI6E (8400 MHz vs 8200 MHz). The MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI II has 128 GB more maximum internal memory than the MSI B850M GAMING WIFI6E (256 GB vs 128 GB). Supported memory clock speeds: 4800,5600,6000,6400,8200 MHz on the MSI B850M GAMING WIFI6E, 4800,5600,8400 MHz on the MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI II. Supported storage drive interfaces: M.2 on the MSI B850M GAMING WIFI6E, M.2, Micro SATA III on the MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI II.

  • Number of memory slots
    • B850M GAMING WIFI6E:2
    • MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI II:4
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • B850M GAMING WIFI6E:4800,5600,6000,6400,8200 MHz
    • MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI II:4800,5600,8400 MHz
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • B850M GAMING WIFI6E:8200 MHz
    • MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI II:8400 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • B850M GAMING WIFI6E:128 GB
    • MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI II:256 GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • B850M GAMING WIFI6E:M.2
    • MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI II:M.2, Micro SATA III
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • B850M GAMING WIFI6E:6
    • MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI II:8
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • B850M GAMING WIFI6E:2
    • MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI II:4
  • Number of CPU fan connectors
    • B850M GAMING WIFI6E:2
    • MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI II:6

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Comparison of B850M GAMING WIFI6E, MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI II
83 specifications
Memory4 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers4800,5600,6000,6400,8200 MHz4800,5600,8400 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs8200 MHz8400 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB256 GB
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2M.2, Micro SATA III
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers68
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers24
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
Number of CPU fan connectorsDiffers26
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers31
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers03
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Network4 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit Ethernet5 Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneRealtek RTL8125DUnknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)802.11a, 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)
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.35.4
Features2 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC897Realtek ALC4080
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
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers24
1st M.2 largest key sizeDiffers228022110
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generationDiffers4.05.0
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
4th M.2 largest key sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2280
4th M.2 highest PCI Express generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
BIOS1 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers512 Mbit256 Mbit
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers226 mm243.8 mm
DepthDiffers243.8 mm304.8 mm
Other featuresidentical
mSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0

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