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| Motherboard |  $21298 |  $16298 |
|---|---|---|
Chipset | AMD B850 | AMD B650 |
Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
Max Memory | 256 GB | 192 GB |
Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
Memory Slots | 4 | 4 |
Max Memory Speed | 8200 | - |
ECC Memory Support | No | No |
Url Qvl | Qualified Vendor List | - |
PCIe x16 Slots | 1 | 3 |
PCIe x16 4.0 Slots | 0 | 3 |
PCIe x16 5.0 Slots | 1 | 0 |
PCIe x4 Slots | 1 | - |
PCIe x1 Slots | 2 | 0 |
M.2 Slots | 2 | 3 |
M.2 Slot Specifics | - |
|
SATA Ports | 4 | 4 |
USB 2.0 Headers | 4 | 2 |
USB 3.0 Headers | 5 | - |
USB 3.2 Headers | - | 1 |
Total USB Ports | 8 | - |
USB Type-C Ports | 2 | - |
USB 3.2 Ports | 4 | - |
WiFi | 802.11 be | 802.11 ax |
Bluetooth | 5.4 | - |
Ethernet Speed | 5 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps |
Audio Chipset | Realtek ALC897 | Realtek |
Audio Channels | 7.1 | 7.1 |
Optical S/PDIF Out | Yes | Yes |
BIOS Flashback | Yes | Yes |
Color | Dark | Dark |
Supported CPUs | AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000, 9000 | AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000, 9000 |
DisplayPort Ports | 1 | - |
M.2 Heatsink/Shields | - | Yes |
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Comparison Analysis
Comparing the MAG B850 GAMING PLUS MAX WIFI vs B650 AORUS ELITE AX reveals distinct differences in their targeted use cases.
The B650 AORUS ELITE AX is the more budget-friendly option, costing approximately $50 (31%) less than the MAG B850 GAMING PLUS MAX WIFI.