Gigabyte
Gigabyte B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
A entry-level pick in the motherboards line-up, with B850 up front.
48/100
B85014+2+2ATXDDR5Wi-Fi 7
£167best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- BIOS flashback
- Scores 48/100
- Below-average m.2 pcie 5.0 slots
Score profile
Scored against the motherboards classWhere the Gigabyte B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Platform
ChipsetB850
Form factorATX
Memory
RAM typeDDR5
RAM slots4
Power delivery
VRM phases14
Expansion slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slots1
M.2 PCIe 5.0 slots1
M.2 heatsinks1
Networking
Ethernet2.5
Ethernet ports1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7
Features
BIOS flashbackYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowGigabyte B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 vs ASUS ASUS TUF Gaming X870-Plus WiFi
Gigabyte B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7ASUS TUF Gaming X870-Plus WiFi
| GigabyteGigabyte B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7This page | ASUSASUS TUF Gaming X870-Plus WiFi | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48 /100 | 48 /100 |
| Chipset | B850 | AMD X870 |
| Socket | — | AM5 |
| Form factor | ATX | ATX |
| Max RAM speed | — | 8000 MT/s |
| RAM slots | 4 | 4 |
| M2 slots total | — | 4 |
Who it's for
Is the Gigabyte B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 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 Gigabyte B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 48/100 against other motherboards, a entry-level result where the class average is around 51.
What stands out on the Gigabyte B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7?
Its bios flashback stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the MSI B650 Gaming Plus WiFi?
The MSI B650 Gaming Plus WiFi scores 49/100 versus this one at 48/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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