MSI

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI DDR4

A entry-level pick in the motherboards line-up, with B760 up front.

28/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
B760LGA 17005333 MT/s12 Duet Rail (75A)ATXDDR4
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Why we rate it

  • VRM heatsink
  • BIOS flashback
  • Below-average max ram
Score profile

Where the MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI DDR4 wins and loses

Scored against the motherboards class
MemoryPowerExpansionRearNetworkingFeatures497128172658
Memory
49
Power delivery
71
Expansion slots
28
Rear I/O
17
Networking
26
Features
58
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Platform

SocketLGA 1700
ChipsetB760
Form factorATX
Supported CPU generationsIntel Core 14th Gen, 13th Gen, 12th Gen

Memory

RAM typeDDR4
RAM slots4
Max RAM128 GB
Max memory speed (OC)5333 MT/s

Power delivery

VRM phases12
VRM amperage per phase75
VRM heatsinkYes

Expansion slots

PCIe 5.0 x16 slots0
PCIe 4.0 x16 slots1
M.2 slots (total)3
M.2 PCIe 5.0 slots0
M.2 PCIe 4.0 slots2
M.2 heatsinks1
SATA ports4

Rear I/O

USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gb/s)1
HDMI1
HDMI version2.1
DisplayPort1
DisplayPort version1.4

Networking

Ethernet2.5
Ethernet ports1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.2

Audio

Audio codecRealtek ALC897
Audio channels7.1

Features

BIOS flashbackYes
Fan headers5

More specs

M2 slots3
Ethernet gbps2.5
Head to head

MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI DDR4 vs MSI MSI PRO Z790-P WIFI

Highlighted cell = better in that row
MemoryPowerExpansionRearNetworkingFeatures
MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI DDR4MSI PRO Z790-P WIFI
 MSIMSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI DDR4This pageMSIMSI PRO Z790-P WIFI
Overall score28 /10047 /100Better
ChipsetB760Z790
SocketLGA 1700LGA 1700
Form factorATXATX
Max RAM speed5333 MT/s7000 MT/sBetter
RAM slots45Better
M2 slots total33
Who it's for

Is the MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI DDR4 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.
excellent
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI DDR4 worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 28/100 against other motherboards, a entry-level result where the class average is around 51.

What stands out on the MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI DDR4?

Its vrm heatsink stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the ASUS TUF Gaming B850-Plus WiFi?

The ASUS TUF Gaming B850-Plus WiFi scores 36/100 versus this one at 28/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.