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| Motherboard | ![]() $17499 | ![]() $69999 |
|---|---|---|
Chipset | Intel B860 | AMD X870E |
Socket | LGA1851 | AM5 |
Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
Max Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
Memory Slots | 4 | 4 |
Max Memory Speed | - | 9000 |
ECC Memory Support | No | No |
Url Qvl | - | Qualified Vendor List |
PCIe x16 Slots | 5 | 2 |
PCIe x16 4.0 Slots | 5 | - |
PCIe x16 5.0 Slots | 0 | 1 |
PCIe x4 Slots | - | 1 |
M.2 Slots | 4 | 5 |
M.2 Slot Specifics |
| - |
SATA Ports | 0 | 4 |
USB 2.0 Headers | 1 | 4 |
USB 3.0 Headers | - | 4 |
USB 3.2 Headers | 1 | - |
USB 3.2 (Gen 2) Headers | 1 | 1 |
Total USB Ports | - | 13 |
USB Type-C Ports | - | 4 |
USB 3.2 Ports | - | 11 |
USB4 Ports | - | 2 |
WiFi | 802.11 ax | 802.11 be |
Bluetooth | - | 5.4 |
Ethernet Speed | 2.5 Gbps | 10 Gbps |
Ethernet Speed (Port 2) | - | 5 Gbps |
Audio Chipset | Realtek | Realtek ALC4082 |
Audio Channels | 7.1 | 7.1 |
Optical S/PDIF Out | No | Yes |
BIOS Flashback | No | Yes |
Color | Dark | Dark |
Supported CPUs | Intel Core Ultra Series 2 | AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000, 9000 |
DisplayPort Ports | - | 2 |
HDMI Ports | - | 1 |
M.2 Heatsink/Shields | - | Yes |
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Comparison Analysis
Comparing the B860 PRIME-PLUS WIFI vs MEG X870E ACE MAX reveals distinct differences in their targeted use cases.
The B860 PRIME-PLUS WIFI is the more budget-friendly option, costing approximately $525 (300%) less than the MEG X870E ACE MAX.

