ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI vs MSI PRO B650-S WIFI

ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications

ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFIMini-ITX Form Factor 6.7 inch x 6.7 inch (17 cm x 17 cm)

MSI PRO B650-S WIFIATX; 304.8 × 243.84 mm

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Manufacturer specification

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI

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

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Memory type, slots and limit

ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications

ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI2 x DIMM, Max. 96GB, DDR5 8000+(OC)/7800(OC)/7600(OC)/7200(OC)/7000(OC)/6800(OC)/6600(OC)/6400(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600(OC)/ 5400(OC)/ 5200/ 5000/ 4800 ECC and Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory* Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports AMD EXTended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO™) OptiMem II * Supported memory types, data rate(Speed), and number of DRAM module vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information refer to www.asus.com for memory support list. * Non-ECC, Un-buffered DDR5 Memory supports On-Die ECC function

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI4 DDR5 DIMM slots; dual channel; up to 256 GB; up to DDR5-7200+ (OC); AMD EXPO; non-ECC unbuffered

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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.

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Storage interfaces and restrictions

ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications

ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFITotal supports 2 x M.2 slots and 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop 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 4.0 x4 mode) 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports *AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology supports both PCIe RAID 0/1 and SATA RAID 0/1.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI2 × M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4; 4 × SATA 6 Gb/s

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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.

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Network interfaces and requirements

ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications

ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard; Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band* Bluetooth® v5.2** * WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries. ** The Bluetooth version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer's website for the latest specifications.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFIRealtek 8125BG 2.5 Gb Ethernet; Wi-Fi 6E; Bluetooth 5.3

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MSI PRO B650-S WIFI

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

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Audio interfaces

ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications

ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFIROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080 - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input - Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback Audio Features - Audio Shielding - Savitech SV3H712 AMP - LED-illuminated audio jacks - Rear optical S/PDIF out port - Premium audio capacitors *The rear panel Line out port does not support spatial audio. If you wish to use spatial audio make sure to connect your audio output device to the audio jack on the front panel of your chassis.

MSI PRO B650-S WIFIRealtek ALC897 codec; 7.1-channel

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Manufacturer specification

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.

ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications

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Configuration & compatibility details (1)

CPU support and BIOS requirements

ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFIAMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors* * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. BIOS: 256 MbFlash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

MSI PRO B650-S WIFIAMD Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series

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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.

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.

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DIMM slots

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MSI PRO B650-S WIFI4

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MSI PRO B650-S WIFI

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

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Maximum listed memory

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MSI PRO B650-S WIFI256 GB

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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.

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Onboard M.2 storage slots

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MSI PRO B650-S WIFI2

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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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Expansion slots and electrical links

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MSI PRO B650-S WIFI1 × PCIe 4.0 x16; 1 × PCIe 4.0 x4; 1 × PCIe 3.0 x1

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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.

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EZ Debug indicators

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MSI PRO B650-S WIFI4

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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.

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Motherboard display outputs

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MSI PRO B650-S WIFIHDMI 2.1: up to 4K 60 Hz; DisplayPort 1.4: up to 4K 60 Hz

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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.

ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications

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Expansion slots and restrictions

ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFIAMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors* 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot* * Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/). - To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported peripherals.

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Rear Flash BIOS button

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MSI PRO B650-S WIFIYes

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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.

ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications

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Internal headers and connectors

ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFIFan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header 1 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 2 x M.2 slots (Key M) 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 1 x USB 2.0 headers supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 1 x Addressable Gen 2 header 1 x AURA RGB header 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x CPU Over Voltage jumper 1 x 12-1 pin Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header 1 x Speaker header 1 x Thermal Sensor header

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Published DDR5 overclocking profiles

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MSI PRO B650-S WIFI1 DIMM/channel: 7200+ (1 rank), 6000+ (2 ranks); 2 DIMMs/channel: 6000+ (1 rank), 5400+ (2 ranks)

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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.

ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications

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Listed operating systems

ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFIWindows® 11 64-bit, Windows 10 64-bit

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Rear-panel ports

ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C®) 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (4 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C® with DP Alt mode) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) 1 x HDMI® port 1 x Wi-Fi Module 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port 3 x LED-illuminated audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button 1 x FlexKey button *The rear panel Lime (Line out) port does not support spatial audio. If you wish to use spatial audio make sure to connect your audio output device to the audio jack on the front panel of your chassis.

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Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications

MSI PRO B650-S WIFI

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Rear USB-C 20 Gb/s ports

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MSI PRO B650-S WIFI1

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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.

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SATA storage ports

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MSI PRO B650-S WIFI4

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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.

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Published storage RAID modes

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MSI PRO B650-S WIFISATA: RAID 0 and 1; M.2 NVMe: RAID 0 and 1

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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.

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System fan headers

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MSI PRO B650-S WIFI4

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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.

ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications

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USB ports and headers

ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFIRear USB (Total 8 ports) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C®) 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (4 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) Front USB (Total 5 ports) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 1 x USB 2.0 header supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports

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USB connections supported by internal headers

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MSI PRO B650-S WIFI4 USB 2.0 ports; 2 USB-A 5 Gb/s ports; 1 USB-C 10 Gb/s port

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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.

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Rear-panel USB connections

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MSI PRO B650-S WIFI4 USB-A 5 Gb/s; 3 USB-A 10 Gb/s; 1 USB-C 20 Gb/s

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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.

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Published wireless channel widths

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MSI PRO B650-S WIFI20, 40 and 80 MHz

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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.

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WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI

What it brings

Published motherboard interfaces and configuration are available from the exact-model ASUS specification source.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Source-backed specifications for ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI and MSI PRO B650-S WIFI
Specification	ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI	MSI PRO B650-S WIFI

CPU socket Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI — 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	AM5	AM5
Chipset Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications MSI PRO B650-S WIFI Manufacturer specification MSI PRO B650-S WIFI — manufacturer specifications	AMD B650	AMD B650
Form factor and dimensionsDifferent Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI — 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	Mini-ITX Form Factor 6.7 inch x 6.7 inch (17 cm x 17 cm)	ATX; 304.8 × 243.84 mm
CPU support and BIOS requirementsDifferent Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI 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 ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI — 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	*AMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. BIOS: 256 MbFlash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS**	AMD Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series
Listed operating systems Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications MSI PRO B650-S WIFI No source recorded.	Windows® 11 64-bit, Windows 10 64-bit	Not provided

Memory type, slots and limitDifferent Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI — 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	2 x DIMM, Max. 96GB, DDR5 8000+(OC)/7800(OC)/7600(OC)/7200(OC)/7000(OC)/6800(OC)/6600(OC)/6400(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600(OC)/ 5400(OC)/ 5200/ 5000/ 4800 ECC and Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory* Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports AMD EXTended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO™) OptiMem II * Supported memory types, data rate(Speed), and number of DRAM module vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information refer to www.asus.com for memory support list. * Non-ECC, Un-buffered DDR5 Memory supports On-Die ECC function	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 ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI 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 provided	256 GB
DIMM slots Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI 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 provided	4
Published DDR5 overclocking profiles Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI No source recorded. 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 provided	1 DIMM/channel: 7200+ (1 rank), 6000+ (2 ranks); 2 DIMMs/channel: 6000+ (1 rank), 5400+ (2 ranks)

Storage interfaces and restrictionsDifferent Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI — 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	Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop 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 4.0 x4 mode) 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports *AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology supports both PCIe RAID 0/1 and SATA RAID 0/1.	2 × M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4; 4 × SATA 6 Gb/s
Onboard M.2 storage slots Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI No source recorded. 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	Not provided	2
SATA storage ports Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI No source recorded. 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	Not provided	4
Published storage RAID modes Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI No source recorded. 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	Not provided	SATA: RAID 0 and 1; M.2 NVMe: RAID 0 and 1

Expansion slots and restrictions Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications MSI PRO B650-S WIFI No source recorded.	AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors* 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot* * Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/). - To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported peripherals.	Not provided
Expansion slots and electrical links Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI No source recorded. 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	Not provided	1 × PCIe 4.0 x16; 1 × PCIe 4.0 x4; 1 × PCIe 3.0 x1

USB ports and headers Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications MSI PRO B650-S WIFI No source recorded.	Rear USB (Total 8 ports) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C®) 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (4 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) Front USB (Total 5 ports) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 1 x USB 2.0 header supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports	Not provided
Rear-panel ports Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications MSI PRO B650-S WIFI No source recorded.	1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C®) 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (4 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C® with DP Alt mode) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) 1 x HDMI® port 1 x Wi-Fi Module 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port 3 x LED-illuminated audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button 1 x FlexKey button *The rear panel Lime (Line out) port does not support spatial audio. If you wish to use spatial audio make sure to connect your audio output device to the audio jack on the front panel of your chassis.	Not provided
Audio interfacesDifferent Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI — 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	ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080 - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input - Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback Audio Features - Audio Shielding - Savitech SV3H712 AMP - LED-illuminated audio jacks - Rear optical S/PDIF out port - Premium audio capacitors *The rear panel Line out port does not support spatial audio. If you wish to use spatial audio make sure to connect your audio output device to the audio jack on the front panel of your chassis.	Realtek ALC897 codec; 7.1-channel
Motherboard display outputs Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI No source recorded. 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	Not provided	HDMI 2.1: up to 4K 60 Hz; DisplayPort 1.4: up to 4K 60 Hz
Rear-panel USB connections Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI No source recorded. 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	Not provided	4 USB-A 5 Gb/s; 3 USB-A 10 Gb/s; 1 USB-C 20 Gb/s
USB connections supported by internal headers Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI No source recorded. 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	Not provided	4 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 Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI No source recorded. 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	Not provided	1

Network interfaces and requirementsDifferent Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI — 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	1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard; Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band* Bluetooth® v5.2** * WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries. ** The Bluetooth version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer's website for the latest specifications.	Realtek 8125BG 2.5 Gb Ethernet; Wi-Fi 6E; Bluetooth 5.3
Published wireless channel widths Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI No source recorded. 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	Not provided	20, 40 and 80 MHz

Rear Flash BIOS button Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI No source recorded. 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	Not provided	Yes
EZ Debug indicators Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI No source recorded. 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	Not provided	4
System fan headers Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI No source recorded. 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	Not provided	4

Internal headers and connectors Sources ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI — official UK technical specifications MSI PRO B650-S WIFI No source recorded.	Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header 1 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 2 x M.2 slots (Key M) 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 1 x USB 2.0 headers supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 1 x Addressable Gen 2 header 1 x AURA RGB header 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x CPU Over Voltage jumper 1 x 12-1 pin Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header 1 x Speaker header 1 x Thermal Sensor header	Not provided

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