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MSI PRO B850-V EVO WIFI vs MSI PRO B860M-E

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  • 62specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 44identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI PRO B850-V EVO WIFI has 2 more memory slots than the MSI PRO B860M-E (4 vs 2). The MSI PRO B860M-E has 866 MHz more supported memory clock speed (max) than the MSI PRO B850-V EVO WIFI (9066 MHz vs 8200 MHz). The MSI PRO B850-V EVO WIFI has 128 GB more maximum internal memory than the MSI PRO B860M-E (256 GB vs 128 GB). Processor manufacturer: AMD on the MSI PRO B850-V EVO WIFI, Intel on the MSI PRO B860M-E. Processor socket: Socket AM5 on the MSI PRO B850-V EVO WIFI, LGA 1851 (Socket V1) on the MSI PRO B860M-E.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • PRO B850-V EVO WIFI:AMD
    • PRO B860M-E:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • PRO B850-V EVO WIFI:Socket AM5
    • PRO B860M-E:LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
  • Number of memory slots
    • PRO B850-V EVO WIFI:4
    • PRO B860M-E:2
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • PRO B850-V EVO WIFI:8200,5600,4800 MHz
    • PRO B860M-E:9066,6400 MHz
  • Supported memory clock speed (max)
    • PRO B850-V EVO WIFI:8200 MHz
    • PRO B860M-E:9066 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • PRO B850-V EVO WIFI:256 GB
    • PRO B860M-E:128 GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • PRO B850-V EVO WIFI:M.2, SATA
    • PRO B860M-E:M.2, Micro SATA III
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • PRO B850-V EVO WIFI:7
    • PRO B860M-E:6

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Comparison of PRO B850-V EVO WIFI, PRO B860M-E
88 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM5LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 SeriesIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 1851
Memory4 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers42
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers8200,5600,4800 MHz9066,6400 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)Differs8200 MHz9066 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers256 GB128 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, SATAM.2, Micro SATA III
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers76
RAID supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 10Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/Oidentical
Audio connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 water pump connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of RGB LED pin headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Rear panel I/O ports1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)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)
Features2 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD B850Intel B860
Power source typeKnown for oneATXUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 11 x64
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x4 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of M.2 (M) slotsDiffers32
2nd M.2 largest key sizeDiffers221102280
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 x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
BIOS1 differ
BIOS memory sizeDiffers512 Mbit256 Mbit
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers243.8 mm220 mm
DepthDiffers304.8 mm243.8 mm
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

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