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ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE vs MSI PRO B650-S WIFI

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

UK manufacturer specification · Pro WS W890-SAGE

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE official product image
Exact model & source notes

Pro WS W890-SAGE motherboard, identified in the ASUS UK catalogue. Specifications below retain the manufacturer’s configuration and interface conditions.

Specifications checked 17 Oct 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications
WHICH SUITS YOU?

Different platforms: LGA4710 vs AM5 sockets. Each board fits only processors made for its socket.

Choose the ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE for

  • An LGA4710 processor you already have

Choose the MSI PRO B650-S WIFI for

  • An AM5 processor you already have
Built from verified specifications that differ. Not a rating or a recommendation.
See the 7 verified differences
THE CONTENDER

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI

AM5 · ATX · DDR5 · board-only configuration · MSI global specification

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI motherboard, top view of the exact global model; CPU and memory are not installed
Exact model & source notes

An ATX AM5 motherboard with AMD B650: four DDR5 slots rated up to DDR5-7200+ (OC), two CPU-connected PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots, a rear 20 Gb/s USB-C port, Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet and Wi-Fi 6E.

Specifications checked 11 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

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MSI PRO B650-S WIFI UK & US retailers

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison
  • Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
  • “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
  • Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE7 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 07

CPU socket

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGELGA4710

Manufacturer specification

MSI PRO B650-S WIFIAM5

Manufacturer specification · Match the exact CPU and required BIOS as well as the physical socket.

Explore the full specifications

Plan the complete platform. Check the exact CPU-support list, required BIOS and memory validation before buying. PCIe generations and lane allocations can change with the processor. A socket match or slot count is not a guarantee that every component works together at its highest advertised setting.

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

7 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. All are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

Form factor and dimensions

In Visual facts
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGECEB Form Factor 12 inch x 11 inch (30.5 cm x 28 cm)
MSI PRO B650-S WIFIATX; 304.8 × 243.84 mm
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

Manufacturer specification

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE — official UK technical specifications
MSI PRO B650-S WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Board dimensions, not retail packaging. Check case mounting positions, clearance and cable routing.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI — manufacturer specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Memory type, slots and limit

In Visual facts
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE8 x DIMM slots, DDR5, ECC Registered DIMM (RDIMM), 3DS-RDIMM, and Multiplexed Combined Rank DIMM (MRDIMM)* 4-channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module * Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/. Adjustments will be made based on the specifications of mass-produced memory products available on the market.
MSI PRO B650-S WIFI4 DDR5 DIMM slots; dual channel; up to 256 GB; up to DDR5-7200+ (OC); AMD EXPO; non-ECC unbuffered
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

Manufacturer specification

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE — official UK technical specifications
MSI PRO B650-S WIFI

The overclocked speed is MSI's 1DPC 1R maximum; MSI lists 1DPC 2R and 2DPC 1R up to 6000+ and 2DPC 2R up to 5400+ MHz. JEDEC default is DDR5-4800. · Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer capacity ceiling for this exact board, not included memory or a performance measurement. CPU, BIOS, DIMM population and the validated-module list determine support. DDR5 slots require DDR5 modules; DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI — manufacturer specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Storage interfaces and restrictions

In Visual facts
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGETotal supports 4 x M.2 slots, 2 x SlimSAS ports and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Intel® Xeon® 690/670/650/630 Series Processors* M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) Intel® W890 Chipset SlimSAS_1 connector supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode SlimSAS_2 connector supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode or up to 4 SATA devices via an SFF-8654 adapter cable. The cable is purchased separately. 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports * Supports Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC) and Intel Volume Management Device (Intel®VMD) ** Intel® VROC Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. VROC_HW_Key is purchased separately.
MSI PRO B650-S WIFI2 × M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4; 4 × SATA 6 Gb/s
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

Manufacturer specification

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE — official UK technical specifications
MSI PRO B650-S WIFI

Both M.2 slots connect to the CPU. · Manufacturer specification · M2_1 accepts 22110/2280 drives; M2_2 accepts 2280/2260. Check drive length and the board manual for slot-specific limits.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI — manufacturer specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Network interfaces and requirements

In Visual facts
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE1 x Realtek 10Gb Ethernet 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard; M.2 slot only (Key E, CNVi & PCIe)* * Wi-Fi module is sold separately.
MSI PRO B650-S WIFIRealtek 8125BG 2.5 Gb Ethernet; Wi-Fi 6E; Bluetooth 5.3
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

Manufacturer specification

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE — official UK technical specifications
MSI PRO B650-S WIFI

Manufacturer specification · 6 GHz availability depends on country rules, operating system and drivers. Link capabilities are not measured throughput.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI — manufacturer specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

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Audio interfaces

In Visual facts
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGERealtek ALC1220P 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC* - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input (Line-in) - Supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback* Audio Features - Audio Shielding - Premium audio capacitors - Dedicated audio PCB layers - Unique de-pop circuit * Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 kHz is not supported for 7.1 Surround Sound audio.
MSI PRO B650-S WIFIRealtek ALC897 codec; 7.1-channel
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

Manufacturer specification

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE — official UK technical specifications
MSI PRO B650-S WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed onboard audio hardware, not a measured sound-quality result. Where alternatives are listed, no particular unseen controller revision is promised.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI — manufacturer specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Configuration & compatibility details (1)

CPU support and BIOS requirements

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGEIntel® Socket LGA4710-2 for Xeon® 600 Processors for Workstation Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types. BIOS: 512 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS(text-based)
MSI PRO B650-S WIFIAMD Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

Manufacturer specification · Exact CPU support and BIOS revision depend on the processor and the current ASUS CPU support list; the family statement is not a guarantee for every processor.

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE — official UK technical specifications
MSI PRO B650-S WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Check MSI's exact CPU support list and its required BIOS. Family support does not confirm the firmware installed on a retail board.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI — manufacturer specifications

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (20)

DIMM slots

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGENot verified
MSI PRO B650-S WIFI4
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

No source recorded for this side.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Physical DDR5 module positions, not included modules. Consult the board manual for population order and compatible capacities.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI — manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Maximum listed memory

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGENot verified
MSI PRO B650-S WIFI256 GB
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

No source recorded for this side.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer capacity ceiling for this exact board, not included memory or a performance measurement. CPU, BIOS, DIMM population and the validated-module list determine support. DDR5 slots require DDR5 modules; DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI — manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Onboard M.2 storage slots

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGENot verified
MSI PRO B650-S WIFI2
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

No source recorded for this side.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Onboard M.2 storage positions only. M2_1 accepts 22110/2280 drives; M2_2 accepts 2280/2260. Check the exact CPU, BIOS and storage compatibility before selecting a drive.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI — manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Expansion slots and electrical links

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGENot verified
MSI PRO B650-S WIFI1 × PCIe 4.0 x16; 1 × PCIe 4.0 x4; 1 × PCIe 3.0 x1
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

No source recorded for this side.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI

PCI_E1 connects to the CPU; PCI_E2 and PCI_E3 connect to the chipset. · Manufacturer specification · Electrical link widths, not a guarantee of the installed system's performance. The second x16-length slot is wired x4. MSI does not publish per-CPU widths for this board; check the manual for Ryzen 8000 processors.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI — manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

EZ Debug indicators

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGENot verified
MSI PRO B650-S WIFI4
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

No source recorded for this side.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI

Manufacturer specification · MSI lists four EZ Debug LEDs. These are diagnostic indicators, not a numeric POST-code display or an automatic repair guarantee.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI — manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Motherboard display outputs

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGENot verified
MSI PRO B650-S WIFIHDMI 2.1: up to 4K 60 Hz; DisplayPort 1.4: up to 4K 60 Hz
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

No source recorded for this side.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Requires a processor with integrated graphics. Output limits depend on the installed CPU, display and cable; these are published interface modes, not gaming performance.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI — manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Expansion slots and restrictions

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGEIntel® Xeon® 690/670/650/630 Series Processors* 4 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (supports x16 mode) Intel® W890 Chipset 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode) * Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/). ** CXL (Compute Express Link) is supported in PCIEX16(G5)_1, PCIEX16(G5)_2, PCIEX16(G5)_3, and PCIEX16(G5)_4 - To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for the list of supported peripherals.
MSI PRO B650-S WIFINot verified
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

Manufacturer specification

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE — official UK technical specifications
MSI PRO B650-S WIFI

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear Flash BIOS button

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGENot verified
MSI PRO B650-S WIFIYes
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

No source recorded for this side.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI

Manufacturer specification · MSI identifies a rear Flash BIOS button. Follow the exact board manual and firmware procedure; its presence does not establish the currently installed BIOS or out-of-box CPU support.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI — manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Internal headers and connectors

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGEFan and Cooling Related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header 5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers 1 x W_PUMP+ header 1 x 4-pin VRM Fan header (with VRM fan onboard) Power Related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 4-pin to 24-pin Main Power connectors 2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connector 2 x 8-pin PCIe to CPU power connectors 1 x 8-pin PCIe Power connector Storage Related 4 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 2 x SlimSAS connector USB 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®)* 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 2 x Addressable RGB Gen 2 header(s) 1 x Chassis Intrusion header 1 x COM Port header 1 x CPU Over voltage jumper 1 x FlexKey button 1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO) 1 x M.2 slot (Key E) 1 x ReTry button 2 x RSVD header(s)/switch(es) 1 x Safe Boot button 1 x Slow Mode switch 1 x Start button 1 x 10-1 pin Front Panel System header 1 x VROC header 1 x Thermal Sensor header
MSI PRO B650-S WIFINot verified
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

Manufacturer specification

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE — official UK technical specifications
MSI PRO B650-S WIFI

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published DDR5 overclocking profiles

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGENot verified
MSI PRO B650-S WIFI1 DIMM/channel: 7200+ (1 rank), 6000+ (2 ranks); 2 DIMMs/channel: 6000+ (1 rank), 5400+ (2 ranks)
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

No source recorded for this side.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI

Manufacturer specification · MSI labels these figures MHz. They are overclocking ratings, not guaranteed speeds at maximum capacity; CPU, BIOS, module ranks and population all matter.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI — manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Listed operating systems

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGEWindows 11
MSI PRO B650-S WIFINot verified
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

Manufacturer specification

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE — official UK technical specifications
MSI PRO B650-S WIFI

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear-panel ports

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE2 x USB4® (40Gbps) ports (2 x USB Type-C®) 6 x USB 10Gbps ports (6 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) 1 x Realtek 10Gb Ethernet 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet 2 x Audio jacks 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button 1 x Clear CMOS button 2 x DP IN ports
MSI PRO B650-S WIFINot verified
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

Manufacturer specification

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE — official UK technical specifications
MSI PRO B650-S WIFI

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear USB-C 20 Gb/s ports

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGENot verified
MSI PRO B650-S WIFI1
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

No source recorded for this side.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI

Manufacturer specification · One rear-panel Type-C connector rated up to USB 20 Gb/s; this does not imply USB4, display output or a charging wattage.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI — manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

SATA storage ports

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGENot verified
MSI PRO B650-S WIFI4
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

No source recorded for this side.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI

Manufacturer specification · SATA 6 Gb/s connectors, not supplied drives or power cables. M2_1 accepts 22110/2280 drives; M2_2 accepts 2280/2260. Check the exact CPU, BIOS and storage compatibility before selecting a drive.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI — manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published storage RAID modes

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGENot verified
MSI PRO B650-S WIFISATA: RAID 0 and 1; M.2 NVMe: RAID 0 and 1
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

No source recorded for this side.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI

Manufacturer specification · MSI lists RAID 0 and 1 only; RAID 10 is not listed for this board. Check drives and configuration before planning an array.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI — manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

System fan headers

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGENot verified
MSI PRO B650-S WIFI4
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

No source recorded for this side.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI

Manufacturer specification · System/chassis fan headers only. The separately listed CPU-fan and pump-fan headers are not included in this count; electrical limits require the manual.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI — manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

USB ports and headers

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGERear USB (Total 10 ports) 2 x USB4® (40Gbps) ports (2 x USB Type-C®) 6 x USB 10Gbps ports (6 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) Front USB (Total 7 ports) 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®)* 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports * USB Type-C® power delivery output: max. 5V/3A
MSI PRO B650-S WIFINot verified
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

Manufacturer specification

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE — official UK technical specifications
MSI PRO B650-S WIFI

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

USB connections supported by internal headers

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGENot verified
MSI PRO B650-S WIFI4 USB 2.0 ports; 2 USB-A 5 Gb/s ports; 1 USB-C 10 Gb/s port
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

No source recorded for this side.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Counts describe supported front-panel ports, not header housings. A case with matching ports and cables is required; these are not additional rear-panel connectors.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI — manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear-panel USB connections

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGENot verified
MSI PRO B650-S WIFI4 USB-A 5 Gb/s; 3 USB-A 10 Gb/s; 1 USB-C 20 Gb/s
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

No source recorded for this side.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Rear-panel ports only. Link rates are manufacturer maxima, not measured transfer speeds; the USB-C label does not establish display output or laptop charging.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI — manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published wireless channel widths

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGENot verified
MSI PRO B650-S WIFI20, 40 and 80 MHz
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

No source recorded for this side.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Channel widths listed in this exact MSI specification. Allowed channels and widths depend on band, country, access point, operating system and driver. The list is not a measured throughput result or a guarantee that every width is usable in every band.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI — manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

0 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

What it brings

  • Published motherboard interfaces and configuration are available from the exact-model ASUS specification source.

What to check

  • Compatibility and maximum operating modes depend on the source’s stated hardware, firmware and connection requirements; manufacturer figures are not independent measurements.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI

What it brings

  • Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6E with Bluetooth 5.3, a rear USB 20 Gb/s Type-C port and a Flash BIOS button.
  • Both M.2 slots run at PCIe 4.0 x4 from the CPU, and the four DDR5 slots support up to 256 GB at up to DDR5-7200+ (OC) with AMD EXPO.

What to check

  • No PCIe 5.0 graphics or M.2 slots, only four SATA ports, RAID limited to levels 0 and 1, and Wi-Fi 6E listed for 80 MHz channels at most.
COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify
28 of 28 specifications Sources in each row
Source-backed specifications for ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE and MSI PRO B650-S WIFI
SpecificationASUS Pro WS W890-SAGEMSI PRO B650-S WIFI
CPU socketDifferent
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

Manufacturer specification

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE — official UK technical specifications
MSI PRO B650-S WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Match the exact CPU and required BIOS as well as the physical socket.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI — manufacturer specifications
LGA4710AM5
ChipsetDifferent
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

Manufacturer specification

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE — official UK technical specifications
MSI PRO B650-S WIFI

Manufacturer specification

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Intel® W890 ChipsetAMD B650
Form factor and dimensionsDifferent
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

Manufacturer specification

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE — official UK technical specifications
MSI PRO B650-S WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Board dimensions, not retail packaging. Check case mounting positions, clearance and cable routing.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI — manufacturer specifications
CEB Form Factor 12 inch x 11 inch (30.5 cm x 28 cm)ATX; 304.8 × 243.84 mm
CPU support and BIOS requirementsDifferent
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

Manufacturer specification · Exact CPU support and BIOS revision depend on the processor and the current ASUS CPU support list; the family statement is not a guarantee for every processor.

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE — official UK technical specifications
MSI PRO B650-S WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Check MSI's exact CPU support list and its required BIOS. Family support does not confirm the firmware installed on a retail board.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Intel® Socket LGA4710-2 for Xeon® 600 Processors for Workstation Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types. BIOS: 512 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS(text-based)AMD Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series
Listed operating systems
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

Manufacturer specification

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE — official UK technical specifications
MSI PRO B650-S WIFI

No source recorded.

Windows 11Not provided
Memory type, slots and limitDifferent
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

Manufacturer specification

ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE — official UK technical specifications
MSI PRO B650-S WIFI

The overclocked speed is MSI's 1DPC 1R maximum; MSI lists 1DPC 2R and 2DPC 1R up to 6000+ and 2DPC 2R up to 5400+ MHz. JEDEC default is DDR5-4800. · Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer capacity ceiling for this exact board, not included memory or a performance measurement. CPU, BIOS, DIMM population and the validated-module list determine support. DDR5 slots require DDR5 modules; DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI — manufacturer specifications
8 x DIMM slots, DDR5, ECC Registered DIMM (RDIMM), 3DS-RDIMM, and Multiplexed Combined Rank DIMM (MRDIMM)* 4-channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module * Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/. Adjustments will be made based on the specifications of mass-produced memory products available on the market.4 DDR5 DIMM slots; dual channel; up to 256 GB; up to DDR5-7200+ (OC); AMD EXPO; non-ECC unbuffered
Maximum listed memory
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

No source recorded.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer capacity ceiling for this exact board, not included memory or a performance measurement. CPU, BIOS, DIMM population and the validated-module list determine support. DDR5 slots require DDR5 modules; DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Not provided256 GB
DIMM slots
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

No source recorded.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Physical DDR5 module positions, not included modules. Consult the board manual for population order and compatible capacities.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Not provided4
Published DDR5 overclocking profiles
Sources
ASUS Pro WS W890-SAGE

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MSI PRO B650-S WIFI

Manufacturer specification · MSI labels these figures MHz. They are overclocking ratings, not guaranteed speeds at maximum capacity; CPU, BIOS, module ranks and population all matter.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Not provided1 DIMM/channel: 7200+ (1 rank), 6000+ (2 ranks); 2 DIMMs/channel: 6000+ (1 rank), 5400+ (2 ranks)
Storage interfaces and restrictionsDifferent
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Both M.2 slots connect to the CPU. · Manufacturer specification · M2_1 accepts 22110/2280 drives; M2_2 accepts 2280/2260. Check drive length and the board manual for slot-specific limits.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Total supports 4 x M.2 slots, 2 x SlimSAS ports and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Intel® Xeon® 690/670/650/630 Series Processors* M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) Intel® W890 Chipset SlimSAS_1 connector supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode SlimSAS_2 connector supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode or up to 4 SATA devices via an SFF-8654 adapter cable. The cable is purchased separately. 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports * Supports Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC) and Intel Volume Management Device (Intel®VMD) ** Intel® VROC Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. VROC_HW_Key is purchased separately.2 × M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4; 4 × SATA 6 Gb/s
Onboard M.2 storage slots
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Manufacturer specification · Onboard M.2 storage positions only. M2_1 accepts 22110/2280 drives; M2_2 accepts 2280/2260. Check the exact CPU, BIOS and storage compatibility before selecting a drive.

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Not provided2
SATA storage ports
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Manufacturer specification · SATA 6 Gb/s connectors, not supplied drives or power cables. M2_1 accepts 22110/2280 drives; M2_2 accepts 2280/2260. Check the exact CPU, BIOS and storage compatibility before selecting a drive.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Not provided4
Published storage RAID modes
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Manufacturer specification · MSI lists RAID 0 and 1 only; RAID 10 is not listed for this board. Check drives and configuration before planning an array.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Not providedSATA: RAID 0 and 1; M.2 NVMe: RAID 0 and 1
Expansion slots and restrictions
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Intel® Xeon® 690/670/650/630 Series Processors* 4 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (supports x16 mode) Intel® W890 Chipset 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode) * Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/). ** CXL (Compute Express Link) is supported in PCIEX16(G5)_1, PCIEX16(G5)_2, PCIEX16(G5)_3, and PCIEX16(G5)_4 - To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for the list of supported peripherals.Not provided
Expansion slots and electrical links
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PCI_E1 connects to the CPU; PCI_E2 and PCI_E3 connect to the chipset. · Manufacturer specification · Electrical link widths, not a guarantee of the installed system's performance. The second x16-length slot is wired x4. MSI does not publish per-CPU widths for this board; check the manual for Ryzen 8000 processors.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Not provided1 × PCIe 4.0 x16; 1 × PCIe 4.0 x4; 1 × PCIe 3.0 x1
USB ports and headers
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Rear USB (Total 10 ports) 2 x USB4® (40Gbps) ports (2 x USB Type-C®) 6 x USB 10Gbps ports (6 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) Front USB (Total 7 ports) 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®)* 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports * USB Type-C® power delivery output: max. 5V/3ANot provided
Rear-panel ports
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2 x USB4® (40Gbps) ports (2 x USB Type-C®) 6 x USB 10Gbps ports (6 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) 1 x Realtek 10Gb Ethernet 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet 2 x Audio jacks 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button 1 x Clear CMOS button 2 x DP IN portsNot provided
Audio interfacesDifferent
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Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed onboard audio hardware, not a measured sound-quality result. Where alternatives are listed, no particular unseen controller revision is promised.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Realtek ALC1220P 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC* - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input (Line-in) - Supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback* Audio Features - Audio Shielding - Premium audio capacitors - Dedicated audio PCB layers - Unique de-pop circuit * Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 kHz is not supported for 7.1 Surround Sound audio.Realtek ALC897 codec; 7.1-channel
Motherboard display outputs
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Manufacturer specification · Requires a processor with integrated graphics. Output limits depend on the installed CPU, display and cable; these are published interface modes, not gaming performance.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Not providedHDMI 2.1: up to 4K 60 Hz; DisplayPort 1.4: up to 4K 60 Hz
Rear-panel USB connections
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Manufacturer specification · Rear-panel ports only. Link rates are manufacturer maxima, not measured transfer speeds; the USB-C label does not establish display output or laptop charging.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Not provided4 USB-A 5 Gb/s; 3 USB-A 10 Gb/s; 1 USB-C 20 Gb/s
USB connections supported by internal headers
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Manufacturer specification · Counts describe supported front-panel ports, not header housings. A case with matching ports and cables is required; these are not additional rear-panel connectors.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Not provided4 USB 2.0 ports; 2 USB-A 5 Gb/s ports; 1 USB-C 10 Gb/s port
Rear USB-C 20 Gb/s ports
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Manufacturer specification · One rear-panel Type-C connector rated up to USB 20 Gb/s; this does not imply USB4, display output or a charging wattage.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Not provided1
Network interfaces and requirementsDifferent
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Manufacturer specification · 6 GHz availability depends on country rules, operating system and drivers. Link capabilities are not measured throughput.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI — manufacturer specifications
1 x Realtek 10Gb Ethernet 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard; M.2 slot only (Key E, CNVi & PCIe)* * Wi-Fi module is sold separately.Realtek 8125BG 2.5 Gb Ethernet; Wi-Fi 6E; Bluetooth 5.3
Published wireless channel widths
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Manufacturer specification · Channel widths listed in this exact MSI specification. Allowed channels and widths depend on band, country, access point, operating system and driver. The list is not a measured throughput result or a guarantee that every width is usable in every band.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Not provided20, 40 and 80 MHz
Rear Flash BIOS button
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Manufacturer specification · MSI identifies a rear Flash BIOS button. Follow the exact board manual and firmware procedure; its presence does not establish the currently installed BIOS or out-of-box CPU support.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Not providedYes
EZ Debug indicators
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Manufacturer specification · MSI lists four EZ Debug LEDs. These are diagnostic indicators, not a numeric POST-code display or an automatic repair guarantee.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Not provided4
System fan headers
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Manufacturer specification · System/chassis fan headers only. The separately listed CPU-fan and pump-fan headers are not included in this count; electrical limits require the manual.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI — manufacturer specifications
Not provided4
Internal headers and connectors
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Fan and Cooling Related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header 5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers 1 x W_PUMP+ header 1 x 4-pin VRM Fan header (with VRM fan onboard) Power Related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 4-pin to 24-pin Main Power connectors 2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connector 2 x 8-pin PCIe to CPU power connectors 1 x 8-pin PCIe Power connector Storage Related 4 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 2 x SlimSAS connector USB 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®)* 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 2 x Addressable RGB Gen 2 header(s) 1 x Chassis Intrusion header 1 x COM Port header 1 x CPU Over voltage jumper 1 x FlexKey button 1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO) 1 x M.2 slot (Key E) 1 x ReTry button 2 x RSVD header(s)/switch(es) 1 x Safe Boot button 1 x Slow Mode switch 1 x Start button 1 x 10-1 pin Front Panel System header 1 x VROC header 1 x Thermal Sensor headerNot provided
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