ASUSReleased 2025
ASUS TUF Gaming B850-Plus WiFi
A entry-level pick in the motherboards line-up, with AMD B850 up front.
50/100
AMD B850AM58000 MT/s12+2+1ATXDDR5
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Why we rate it
- ECC memory
- BIOS flashback
- Above-average max ram
- Above-average usb 3.2 gen 1 (5 gb/s)
- Below-average pcie 5.0 x16 slots
Score profile
Scored against the motherboards classWhere the ASUS TUF Gaming B850-Plus WiFi wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Platform
SocketAM5
ChipsetB850
Form factorATX
Supported CPU generationsAMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, 7000
Memory
RAM typeDDR5
RAM slots4
Max RAM256 GB
Max memory speed (OC)8000 MT/s
Power delivery
VRM phases14
VRM amperage per phase80
CPU power connectors2
VRM heatsinkYes
Expansion slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slots1
M.2 slots (total)3
M.2 PCIe 5.0 slots1
M.2 PCIe 4.0 slots2
M.2 heatsinks3
SATA ports4
Rear I/O
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gb/s)1
Rear USB-C1
HDMI1
DisplayPort1
Internal headers
Front USB-C headerYes
Front USB-C generation10
Networking
Ethernet2.5
Ethernet ports1
Ethernet controllerRealtek
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.4
Audio
Audio codecRealtek ALC1220P
Audio channels7.1
Features
BIOS flashbackYes
Debug LED / postcode displayYes
RGB / ARGB headers3
Fan headers7
TPM headerYes
Onboard RGB lightingYes
More specs
M2 slots0
USB c ports1
PCIE 5 count1
Ethernet gbps2.5
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowASUS TUF Gaming B850-Plus WiFi vs ASUS ROG Strix X870-A Gaming WiFi
ASUS TUF Gaming B850-Plus WiFiROG Strix X870-A Gaming WiFi
| ASUSASUS TUF Gaming B850-Plus WiFiThis page | ASUSROG Strix X870-A Gaming WiFi | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50 /100 | 50 /100 |
| Chipset | B850 | X870 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Form factor | ATX | ATX |
| Max RAM speed | 8000 MT/s | — |
| RAM slots | 4 | 4 |
| M2 slots total | 3 | 4Better |
Who it's for
Is the ASUS TUF Gaming B850-Plus WiFi right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable motherboard for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need flagship-tier performance, in which case a higher-tier motherboard is the better call.
Performance builder
Chasing frames and headroom in a high-end rig.
okay
Mainstream builder
Wants strong value in a balanced build.
good
Budget builder
Stretching every pound in an entry rig.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the ASUS TUF Gaming B850-Plus WiFi worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 36/100 against other motherboards, a entry-level result where the class average is around 51.
What stands out on the ASUS TUF Gaming B850-Plus WiFi?
Its ecc memory stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk WiFi?
The MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk WiFi scores 38/100 versus this one at 36/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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