ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO vs MSI PRO A620M-E

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK)

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEOAMD B850

MSI PRO A620M-EAMD A620

Sources

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO

Manufacturer specification

MSI PRO A620M-E

Manufacturer specification

Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.

Form factor

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK)

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEOMini-ITX; 170 × 170 mm

MSI PRO A620M-EMicro-ATX; 243.84 × 211 mm

Sources

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO

Manufacturer specification · Check case mounting positions, cooler clearance and connector clearance.

MSI PRO A620M-E

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 TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK)

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO2 DDR5 DIMM slots; dual channel; up to 128 GB; up to DDR5-8200+ (Ryzen 9000) / 9600+ (Ryzen 8000) / 8000+ (Ryzen 7000) (OC); AMD EXPO; ECC and non-ECC unbuffered

MSI PRO A620M-E2 DDR5 DIMM slots; dual channel; up to 128 GB; up to DDR5-6800+ (OC); AMD EXPO; non-ECC unbuffered

Sources

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO

ASUS also lists AEMP. · Manufacturer specification · Supported capacity, module population and profile speeds depend on the exact CPU, installed BIOS and validated memory kit. ASUS's footnotes cover both manual overclocking and XMP/EXPO/AEMP profiles without marking which figure applies. Profile support does not guarantee an overclock.

MSI PRO A620M-E

The overclocked speed is MSI's 1DPC 1R maximum; MSI lists 1DPC 2R up to 6000+ MHz. JEDEC default is DDR5-4800. · Manufacturer specification · CPU, BIOS and validated DIMM population determine supported capacity and speeds. DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable.

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Storage interfaces

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK)

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO1 × M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4; 1 × M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4; 2 × SATA 6 Gb/s

MSI PRO A620M-E1 × M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4; 4 × SATA 6 Gb/s

Sources

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO

M.2_1 is listed under the Ryzen processor and M.2_2 under the B850 chipset; both accept 2260/2280 drives. · Manufacturer specification · With Ryzen 8000, M.2_1 runs PCIe 4.0 x4.

MSI PRO A620M-E

M2_1 connects to the CPU. · Manufacturer specification · M2_1 accepts 2280/2260 drives.

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M.2 storage positions

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK)

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO2

MSI PRO A620M-E1

Sources

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO

Manufacturer specification · With Ryzen 8000 the CPU-attached M.2_1 runs PCIe 4.0 x4.

MSI PRO A620M-E

Manufacturer specification · Onboard M.2 storage positions only. M2_1 accepts 2280/2260 drives. Check exact processor, BIOS and drive compatibility.

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Expansion slots and electrical links

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK)

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO1 × PCIe 5.0 x16

MSI PRO A620M-E1 PCIe 3.0 x1 slot

Sources

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO

The x16 slot is listed under the Ryzen processor. · Manufacturer specification · With Ryzen 8000 the slot runs PCIe 4.0. ASUS lists no other expansion slot on this board.

MSI PRO A620M-E

Manufacturer specification · The secondary connector is labelled PCI_E2 on this model.

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Network interfaces

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK)

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEORealtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet; Wi-Fi 6E; Bluetooth (version not stated)

MSI PRO A620M-ERealtek 8111H 1 Gb Ethernet

Sources

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO

Manufacturer specification · ASUS says the Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz band is supported only in Windows 11 or later and depends on local regulations; the Bluetooth version depends on the module.

MSI PRO A620M-E

Manufacturer specification · Wired Ethernet only; MSI lists no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth hardware for this board.

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Audio hardware

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEORealtek 7.1-channel HD audio codec (model not stated); up to 24-bit/192 kHz playback

MSI PRO A620M-ERealtek ALC897 codec; 7.1-channel

Sources

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO

Manufacturer specification · ASUS says 7.1 output needs a chassis HD audio front-panel module. A codec description is not an independent sound-quality measurement.

MSI PRO A620M-E

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 TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK)

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Fan and pump headers

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO1 CPU; 1 AIO pump; 2 chassis fan headers (all 4-pin)

MSI PRO A620M-E1 CPU; 2 system fan headers

Sources

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO

Manufacturer specification · Header counts do not specify electrical current limits.

MSI PRO A620M-E

Manufacturer specification · Counts do not establish connector current limits.

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

SATA storage ports

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO2

MSI PRO A620M-E4

Sources

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO

Manufacturer specification · SATA 6 Gb/s; check the source for lane sharing and drive power requirements.

MSI PRO A620M-E

Manufacturer specification · SATA 6 Gb/s connectors, not supplied drives or power cables. M2_1 accepts 2280/2260 drives. Check exact processor, BIOS and drive compatibility.

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK)

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Same feature, different names (1)

The sources publish different names for the same feature. Both names and their sources are shown; they are not counted as differences.

Diagnostic indicators

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEOQ-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, boot device)

MSI PRO A620M-E4 EZ Debug LEDs

Sources

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO

Manufacturer specification

MSI PRO A620M-E

Manufacturer specification

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK)

Both sources state the same feature under different published names. This is not a verified difference; check the exact feature you need.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (26)

Firmware storage

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO32 MB (256 Mb) Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

MSI PRO A620M-ENot verified

Sources

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO

Manufacturer specification · Flash-ROM capacity does not identify the BIOS version installed on a retail board.

MSI PRO A620M-E

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 TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEOYes

MSI PRO A620M-ENot verified

Sources

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO

Manufacturer specification · ASUS BIOS FlashBack button. Use the exact model firmware and follow ASUS's BIOS FlashBack instructions.

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK)

MSI PRO A620M-E

MSI's rear-panel list for this board does not mention a Flash BIOS button; check the manual if you need BIOS flashback. · Manufacturer specification

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK)

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

Listed Bluetooth version

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEONot verified

MSI PRO A620M-ENot verified

Sources

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO

ASUS lists Bluetooth with LE Audio support but no version number for this board; the version depends on the installed Wi-Fi module. · Manufacturer specification

MSI PRO A620M-E

No source recorded for this side.

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

Rear Clear CMOS button

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEOYes

MSI PRO A620M-ENot verified

Sources

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO

Manufacturer specification · Listed rear-panel control; follow the board manual before resetting firmware settings.

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK)

MSI PRO A620M-E

No source recorded for this side.

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

Integrated-graphics display connections

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEODisplayPort 1.4: up to 8K 30 Hz; HDMI 2.1: 4K 60 Hz

MSI PRO A620M-ENot verified

Sources

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO

Manufacturer specification · Available only with processors that have integrated graphics; see AMD CPU specifications. Not measured display performance.

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK)

MSI PRO A620M-E

No source recorded for this side.

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

ECC memory operating mode

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEONot verified

MSI PRO A620M-ENot verified

Sources

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO

No source recorded for this side.

MSI PRO A620M-E

MSI specifies non-ECC unbuffered memory and does not say whether ECC modules are accepted. · Manufacturer specification

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK)

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

Wired Ethernet

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEORealtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet

MSI PRO A620M-ENot verified

Sources

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO

Manufacturer specification · Link-rate capability; real throughput depends on the connected network, cabling and workload. ASUS also lists TUF LANGuard.

MSI PRO A620M-E

No source recorded for this side.

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

Internal USB connections

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO1 × USB 10 Gb/s (Type-C); 2 × USB 5 Gb/s (1 header); 2 × USB 2.0 (1 header)

MSI PRO A620M-ENot verified

Sources

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO

Manufacturer specification · Internal headers need compatible case ports or accessories. ASUS lists Type-C current output of max. 5 V/3 A.

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK)

MSI PRO A620M-E

No source recorded for this side.

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

Processor-dependent display outputs

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEONot verified

MSI PRO A620M-EHDMI 2.1: up to 4K 60 Hz; VGA

Sources

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO

No source recorded for this side.

MSI PRO A620M-E

Manufacturer specification · Requires integrated CPU graphics. VGA limits: 2048×1536 at 50 Hz, 2048×1280 or 1920×1200 at 60 Hz.

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK)ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — exact-model product and gallery (ASUS UK)

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

Board and SSD cooling

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEOVRM and chipset heatsinks; one M.2 heatsink for one of the two M.2 slots

MSI PRO A620M-ENot verified

Sources

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer cooling design, not measured temperatures. ASUS does not say which M.2 slot the heatsink covers.

MSI PRO A620M-E

No source recorded for this side.

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

Memory population OC limits

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEONot verified

MSI PRO A620M-E1DPC 1R: 6800+ MHz; 1DPC 2R: 6000+ MHz

Sources

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO

No source recorded for this side.

MSI PRO A620M-E

MSI labels these memory speeds in MHz (manufacturer notation); they are the rated data rates. · Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer OC limits, not guaranteed stability or measured performance. CPU, BIOS and memory-module compatibility apply.

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK)

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

Listed memory overclocking profiles

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEORyzen 9000: up to 8200+ MT/s (OC); Ryzen 8000: up to 9600+ MT/s (OC); Ryzen 7000: up to 8000+ MT/s (OC)

MSI PRO A620M-ENot verified

Sources

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO

Manufacturer specification · These are manufacturer-listed overclocking configurations, not guaranteed stock transfer rates or tested performance. ASUS does not mark whether each figure is a manual or profile result. CPU family and DIMM layout remain material.

MSI PRO A620M-E

No source recorded for this side.

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

NVMe RAID modes

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEONot verified

MSI PRO A620M-ENot verified

Sources

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO

ASUS lists AMD RAIDXpert2 RAID 0/1/5/10 for Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 processors without stating which levels apply to NVMe versus SATA devices. · Manufacturer specification

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK)

MSI PRO A620M-E

MSI lists RAID modes for SATA drives only; NVMe RAID support is not stated. · Manufacturer specification

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK)

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

Listed operating systems

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEOWindows 11

MSI PRO A620M-ENot verified

Sources

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO

Manufacturer specification · Individual features and drivers can have newer operating-system requirements, particularly wireless networking.

MSI PRO A620M-E

No source recorded for this side.

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

Primary PCIe link

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEONot verified

MSI PRO A620M-EPCI_E1: CPU PCIe 4.0 up to x16

Sources

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO

No source recorded for this side.

MSI PRO A620M-E

Manufacturer specification · x16 with Ryzen 9000/7000; x8 with Ryzen 8700/8600/8400; x4 with Ryzen 8500/8300.

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK)

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

Motherboard power connections

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO1 × 24-pin Main Power connector; 1 × 8-pin +12V CPU Power connector

MSI PRO A620M-ENot verified

Sources

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO

Manufacturer specification · Check the complete connector list and the PSU cable type.

MSI PRO A620M-E

No source recorded for this side.

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

Advertised voltage regulation

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO8 + 2 + 1 power stages (80A each)

MSI PRO A620M-ENot verified

Sources

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer power-stage ratings with DIGI+ VRM (DrMOS); not a measured VRM temperature or overclocking result.

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK)ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — exact-model product and gallery (ASUS UK)

MSI PRO A620M-E

No source recorded for this side.

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

Rear connections

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO1 × USB 20 Gb/s (Type-C); 2 × USB 10 Gb/s (Type-A); 1 × USB 5 Gb/s (Type-A); 2 × USB 2.0 (Type-A); 1 × DisplayPort; 1 × HDMI; Wi-Fi module; 1 × Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet; 3 × audio jacks; BIOS FlashBack and Clear CMOS buttons

MSI PRO A620M-ENot verified

Sources

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO

Manufacturer specification · Connector count and listed modes describe the rear panel. Display output depends on the CPU's integrated graphics.

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK)

MSI PRO A620M-E

No source recorded for this side.

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

Specification market

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEOASUS UK documentation

MSI PRO A620M-ENot verified

Sources

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO

Manufacturer specification · UK and US buying links are searches, not proof of stock, identical regional wireless modules, bundles or warranty. Confirm the exact model and part identifier with the retailer.

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK)

MSI PRO A620M-E

No source recorded for this side.

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

Lighting headers

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO2 addressable RGB Gen 2 headers

MSI PRO A620M-ENot verified

Sources

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO

Manufacturer specification · Check the manual for connector voltage and LED limits before connecting lighting.

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK)

MSI PRO A620M-E

No source recorded for this side.

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

SATA RAID modes

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEONot verified

MSI PRO A620M-ERAID 0/1/10

Sources

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO

ASUS lists AMD RAIDXpert2 RAID 0/1/5/10 for Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 processors without stating which levels apply to SATA versus NVMe devices. · Manufacturer specification

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK)

MSI PRO A620M-E

Manufacturer specification

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK)

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

M.2 drive installation aids

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEOM.2 screw packages (2)

MSI PRO A620M-ENot verified

Sources

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO

Manufacturer specification · ASUS lists two screw packages for M.2 SSDs and no tool-free M.2 latch for this board.

MSI PRO A620M-E

No source recorded for this side.

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

Front USB header capacity

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEONot verified

MSI PRO A620M-E4 USB 2.0; 2 USB 5 Gb/s

Sources

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO

No source recorded for this side.

MSI PRO A620M-E

Manufacturer specification · Internal-header capacity; requires compatible case ports and wiring. Not rear-panel sockets.

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

Rear USB ports

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEONot verified

MSI PRO A620M-E2 USB 2.0; 4 USB 5 Gb/s Type-A

Sources

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO

No source recorded for this side.

MSI PRO A620M-E

Manufacturer specification

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK)

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

Rear USB4 support

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEONo

MSI PRO A620M-ENot verified

Sources

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO

Manufacturer specification · ASUS's complete rear USB list (6 ports) has no USB4 port; the fastest rear port is USB 20 Gb/s Type-C.

MSI PRO A620M-E

No source recorded for this side.

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

Included Wi-Fi

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEOYes

MSI PRO A620M-ENot verified

Sources

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO

Manufacturer specification · 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (not Wi-Fi 7) with up to 160 MHz channels. The 6 GHz band is supported only in Windows 11 or later and depends on local regulations.

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK)

MSI PRO A620M-E

No source recorded for this side.

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

4 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO

What it brings

A PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and a PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slot on a 170 × 170 mm Mini-ITX board.
Manufacturer source
Memory listed up to 8200+ MT/s (OC) with Ryzen 9000 and 9600+ MT/s with Ryzen 8000, with ECC and non-ECC unbuffered DDR5 support.
Manufacturer source
Rear DisplayPort and HDMI outputs, a 20 Gb/s USB-C port, and BIOS FlashBack and Clear CMOS buttons.
Manufacturer source

What to check

Two DIMM slots (128 GB maximum), two M.2 slots, two SATA ports and a single expansion slot.
Manufacturer source
Wi-Fi 6E rather than Wi-Fi 7, no stated Bluetooth version, only six rear USB ports with no USB4, and an unnamed Realtek audio codec.
Manufacturer source

MSI PRO A620M-E

What it brings

Supports AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series processors, with DDR5 memory rated up to DDR5-6800+ (OC) and AMD EXPO.
Manufacturer source
HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K 60 Hz) and VGA outputs for processors with integrated graphics, plus four EZ Debug LEDs.
Manufacturer source

What to check

Two DDR5 slots limit memory to 128 GB, and there is only one M.2 slot, 1 Gb Ethernet and no Wi-Fi.
Manufacturer source

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

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Source-backed specifications for ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO and MSI PRO A620M-E
Specification	ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO	MSI PRO A620M-E

CPU socket Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO Manufacturer specification ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK) MSI PRO A620M-E Manufacturer specification · Match the exact CPU and required BIOS as well as the physical socket. MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications	AM5	AM5
ChipsetDifferent Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO Manufacturer specification ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK) MSI PRO A620M-E Manufacturer specification MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications	AMD B850	AMD A620
Form factorDifferent Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO Manufacturer specification · Check case mounting positions, cooler clearance and connector clearance. ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK) MSI PRO A620M-E Manufacturer specification · Board dimensions, not retail packaging. Check case mounting positions, clearance and cable routing. MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications	Mini-ITX; 170 × 170 mm	Micro-ATX; 243.84 × 211 mm
CPU support / BIOS source Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO Manufacturer specification · Check ASUS's exact CPU support list and its required BIOS. Family support does not confirm the firmware installed on a retail board. ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK) MSI PRO A620M-E 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 A620M-E — manufacturer specifications	AMD Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series	AMD Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series
Firmware storage Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO Manufacturer specification · Flash-ROM capacity does not identify the BIOS version installed on a retail board. ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK) MSI PRO A620M-E No source recorded.	32 MB (256 Mb) Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS	Not provided
Listed operating systems Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO Manufacturer specification · Individual features and drivers can have newer operating-system requirements, particularly wireless networking. ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK) MSI PRO A620M-E No source recorded.	Windows 11	Not provided
Rear Flash BIOS button Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO Manufacturer specification · ASUS BIOS FlashBack button. Use the exact model firmware and follow ASUS's BIOS FlashBack instructions. ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK) MSI PRO A620M-E MSI's rear-panel list for this board does not mention a Flash BIOS button; check the manual if you need BIOS flashback. · Manufacturer specification MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications	Yes	Not provided
Advertised voltage regulation Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer power-stage ratings with DIGI+ VRM (DrMOS); not a measured VRM temperature or overclocking result. ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK)ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — exact-model product and gallery (ASUS UK) MSI PRO A620M-E No source recorded.	8 + 2 + 1 power stages (80A each)	Not provided

Memory type, slots and limitDifferent Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO ASUS also lists AEMP. · Manufacturer specification · Supported capacity, module population and profile speeds depend on the exact CPU, installed BIOS and validated memory kit. ASUS's footnotes cover both manual overclocking and XMP/EXPO/AEMP profiles without marking which figure applies. Profile support does not guarantee an overclock. ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK) MSI PRO A620M-E The overclocked speed is MSI's 1DPC 1R maximum; MSI lists 1DPC 2R up to 6000+ MHz. JEDEC default is DDR5-4800. · Manufacturer specification · CPU, BIOS and validated DIMM population determine supported capacity and speeds. DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable. MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications	2 DDR5 DIMM slots; dual channel; up to 128 GB; up to DDR5-8200+ (Ryzen 9000) / 9600+ (Ryzen 8000) / 8000+ (Ryzen 7000) (OC); AMD EXPO; ECC and non-ECC unbuffered	2 DDR5 DIMM slots; dual channel; up to 128 GB; up to DDR5-6800+ (OC); AMD EXPO; non-ECC unbuffered
Maximum listed memory Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer capacity ceiling; check CPU support, BIOS and the validated DIMM population. ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK) MSI PRO A620M-E 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 A620M-E — manufacturer specifications	128 GB	128 GB
DIMM slots Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO Manufacturer specification · Physical DDR5 module positions; this count is not a guarantee of capacity or profile speed. ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK) MSI PRO A620M-E Manufacturer specification · Physical DDR5 module positions, not included modules. Consult the board manual for population order and compatible capacities. MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications	2	2
Listed memory overclocking profiles Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO Manufacturer specification · These are manufacturer-listed overclocking configurations, not guaranteed stock transfer rates or tested performance. ASUS does not mark whether each figure is a manual or profile result. CPU family and DIMM layout remain material. ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK) MSI PRO A620M-E No source recorded.	Ryzen 9000: up to 8200+ MT/s (OC); Ryzen 8000: up to 9600+ MT/s (OC); Ryzen 7000: up to 8000+ MT/s (OC)	Not provided
Memory population OC limits Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO No source recorded. MSI PRO A620M-E MSI labels these memory speeds in MHz (manufacturer notation); they are the rated data rates. · Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer OC limits, not guaranteed stability or measured performance. CPU, BIOS and memory-module compatibility apply. MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	1DPC 1R: 6800+ MHz; 1DPC 2R: 6000+ MHz

Storage interfacesDifferent Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO M.2_1 is listed under the Ryzen processor and M.2_2 under the B850 chipset; both accept 2260/2280 drives. · Manufacturer specification · With Ryzen 8000, M.2_1 runs PCIe 4.0 x4. ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK) MSI PRO A620M-E M2_1 connects to the CPU. · Manufacturer specification · M2_1 accepts 2280/2260 drives. MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications	1 × M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4; 1 × M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4; 2 × SATA 6 Gb/s	1 × M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4; 4 × SATA 6 Gb/s
M.2 storage positionsDifferent Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO Manufacturer specification · With Ryzen 8000 the CPU-attached M.2_1 runs PCIe 4.0 x4. ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK) MSI PRO A620M-E Manufacturer specification · Onboard M.2 storage positions only. M2_1 accepts 2280/2260 drives. Check exact processor, BIOS and drive compatibility. MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications	2	1
SATA storage portsDifferent Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO Manufacturer specification · SATA 6 Gb/s; check the source for lane sharing and drive power requirements. ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK) MSI PRO A620M-E Manufacturer specification · SATA 6 Gb/s connectors, not supplied drives or power cables. M2_1 accepts 2280/2260 drives. Check exact processor, BIOS and drive compatibility. MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications	2	4
SATA RAID modes Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO ASUS lists AMD RAIDXpert2 RAID 0/1/5/10 for Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 processors without stating which levels apply to SATA versus NVMe devices. · Manufacturer specification ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK) MSI PRO A620M-E Manufacturer specification MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications	Not listed by the manufacturer	RAID 0/1/10
M.2 drive installation aids Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO Manufacturer specification · ASUS lists two screw packages for M.2 SSDs and no tool-free M.2 latch for this board. ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK) MSI PRO A620M-E No source recorded.	M.2 screw packages (2)	Not provided

Expansion slots and electrical linksDifferent Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO The x16 slot is listed under the Ryzen processor. · Manufacturer specification · With Ryzen 8000 the slot runs PCIe 4.0. ASUS lists no other expansion slot on this board. ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK) MSI PRO A620M-E Manufacturer specification · The secondary connector is labelled PCI_E2 on this model. MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications	1 × PCIe 5.0 x16	1 PCIe 3.0 x1 slot
Primary PCIe link Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO No source recorded. MSI PRO A620M-E Manufacturer specification · x16 with Ryzen 9000/7000; x8 with Ryzen 8700/8600/8400; x4 with Ryzen 8500/8300. MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	PCI_E1: CPU PCIe 4.0 up to x16

Rear connections Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO Manufacturer specification · Connector count and listed modes describe the rear panel. Display output depends on the CPU's integrated graphics. ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK) MSI PRO A620M-E No source recorded.	1 × USB 20 Gb/s (Type-C); 2 × USB 10 Gb/s (Type-A); 1 × USB 5 Gb/s (Type-A); 2 × USB 2.0 (Type-A); 1 × DisplayPort; 1 × HDMI; Wi-Fi module; 1 × Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet; 3 × audio jacks; BIOS FlashBack and Clear CMOS buttons	Not provided
Internal USB connections Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO Manufacturer specification · Internal headers need compatible case ports or accessories. ASUS lists Type-C current output of max. 5 V/3 A. ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK) MSI PRO A620M-E No source recorded.	1 × USB 10 Gb/s (Type-C); 2 × USB 5 Gb/s (1 header); 2 × USB 2.0 (1 header)	Not provided
Integrated-graphics display connections Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO Manufacturer specification · Available only with processors that have integrated graphics; see AMD CPU specifications. Not measured display performance. ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK) MSI PRO A620M-E No source recorded.	DisplayPort 1.4: up to 8K 30 Hz; HDMI 2.1: 4K 60 Hz	Not provided
Audio hardwareDifferent Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO Manufacturer specification · ASUS says 7.1 output needs a chassis HD audio front-panel module. A codec description is not an independent sound-quality measurement. ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK) MSI PRO A620M-E 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 A620M-E — manufacturer specifications	Realtek 7.1-channel HD audio codec (model not stated); up to 24-bit/192 kHz playback	Realtek ALC897 codec; 7.1-channel
Rear USB4 support Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO Manufacturer specification · ASUS's complete rear USB list (6 ports) has no USB4 port; the fastest rear port is USB 20 Gb/s Type-C. ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK) MSI PRO A620M-E No source recorded.	No	Not provided
Processor-dependent display outputs Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO No source recorded. MSI PRO A620M-E Manufacturer specification · Requires integrated CPU graphics. VGA limits: 2048×1536 at 50 Hz, 2048×1280 or 1920×1200 at 60 Hz. MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	HDMI 2.1: up to 4K 60 Hz; VGA
Rear USB ports Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO No source recorded. MSI PRO A620M-E Manufacturer specification MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	2 USB 2.0; 4 USB 5 Gb/s Type-A
Front USB header capacity Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO No source recorded. MSI PRO A620M-E Manufacturer specification · Internal-header capacity; requires compatible case ports and wiring. Not rear-panel sockets. MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	4 USB 2.0; 2 USB 5 Gb/s

Network interfacesDifferent Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO Manufacturer specification · ASUS says the Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz band is supported only in Windows 11 or later and depends on local regulations; the Bluetooth version depends on the module. ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK) MSI PRO A620M-E Manufacturer specification · Wired Ethernet only; MSI lists no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth hardware for this board. MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications	Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet; Wi-Fi 6E; Bluetooth (version not stated)	Realtek 8111H 1 Gb Ethernet
Wired Ethernet Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO Manufacturer specification · Link-rate capability; real throughput depends on the connected network, cabling and workload. ASUS also lists TUF LANGuard. ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK) MSI PRO A620M-E No source recorded.	Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet	Not provided
Included Wi-Fi Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO Manufacturer specification · 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (not Wi-Fi 7) with up to 160 MHz channels. The 6 GHz band is supported only in Windows 11 or later and depends on local regulations. ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK) MSI PRO A620M-E No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided

Motherboard power connections Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO Manufacturer specification · Check the complete connector list and the PSU cable type. ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK) MSI PRO A620M-E No source recorded.	1 × 24-pin Main Power connector; 1 × 8-pin +12V CPU Power connector	Not provided
Rear Clear CMOS button Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO Manufacturer specification · Listed rear-panel control; follow the board manual before resetting firmware settings. ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK) MSI PRO A620M-E No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided
Fan and pump headersDifferent Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO Manufacturer specification · Header counts do not specify electrical current limits. ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK) MSI PRO A620M-E Manufacturer specification · Counts do not establish connector current limits. MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications	1 CPU; 1 AIO pump; 2 chassis fan headers (all 4-pin)	1 CPU; 2 system fan headers
Diagnostic indicators Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO Manufacturer specification ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK) MSI PRO A620M-E Manufacturer specification MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications	Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, boot device)	4 EZ Debug LEDs
Lighting headers Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO Manufacturer specification · Check the manual for connector voltage and LED limits before connecting lighting. ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK) MSI PRO A620M-E No source recorded.	2 addressable RGB Gen 2 headers	Not provided
Board and SSD cooling Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer cooling design, not measured temperatures. ASUS does not say which M.2 slot the heatsink covers. ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK)ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — exact-model product and gallery (ASUS UK) MSI PRO A620M-E No source recorded.	VRM and chipset heatsinks; one M.2 heatsink for one of the two M.2 slots	Not provided

Specification market Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO Manufacturer specification · UK and US buying links are searches, not proof of stock, identical regional wireless modules, bundles or warranty. Confirm the exact model and part identifier with the retailer. ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK) MSI PRO A620M-E No source recorded.	ASUS UK documentation	Not provided

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Listed Bluetooth version Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO ASUS lists Bluetooth with LE Audio support but no version number for this board; the version depends on the installed Wi-Fi module. · Manufacturer specification ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK) MSI PRO A620M-E No source recorded.	Not listed by the manufacturer	Not provided
NVMe RAID modes Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO ASUS lists AMD RAIDXpert2 RAID 0/1/5/10 for Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 processors without stating which levels apply to NVMe versus SATA devices. · Manufacturer specification ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO — technical specifications (ASUS UK) MSI PRO A620M-E MSI lists RAID modes for SATA drives only; NVMe RAID support is not stated. · Manufacturer specification MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications	Not listed by the manufacturer	Not provided
ECC memory operating mode Sources ASUS TUF GAMING B850I WIFI NEO No source recorded. MSI PRO A620M-E MSI specifies non-ECC unbuffered memory and does not say whether ECC modules are accepted. · Manufacturer specification MSI PRO A620M-E — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Not provided

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