A Micro-ATX AM5 motherboard with AMD A620: two DDR5 slots (up to 128 GB, DDR5-6800+ OC), a PCIe 4.0 x16 graphics slot, one PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slot and Realtek 1 Gb Ethernet.
Specifications checked 21 Sept 2026.
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An ATX AM5 motherboard with AMD B850: four DDR5 slots rated up to DDR5-8400+ (OC), a PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics slot, four M.2 slots (two PCIe 5.0 x4), Realtek 5 Gb Ethernet and Wi-Fi 7.
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Chipset
Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
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MSI PRO A620M-E2 DDR5 DIMM slots; dual channel; up to 128 GB; up to DDR5-6800+ (OC); AMD EXPO; non-ECC unbuffered
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI4 DDR5 DIMM slots; dual channel; up to 256 GB; up to DDR5-8400+ (OC); AMD EXPO; non-ECC unbuffered; CUDIMM support
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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.
The overclocked speed is MSI's 1DPC 1R maximum with Ryzen 9000; MSI lists 1DPC 2R, 2DPC 1R and 2DPC 2R up to 6400+ MT/s. JEDEC speeds are 4800–5600 MT/s. CUDIMMs run in clock-driver bypass mode only. · 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. CUDIMM support is bypass mode only; compatibility depends on CPU and BIOS, and some combinations may not boot. Check the exact memory support list.
Manufacturer specification · Physical DDR5 module positions, not included modules. Consult the board manual for population order and compatible capacities.
Manufacturer specification · Physical DDR5 module positions, not included modules. Consult the board manual for population order and compatible capacities.
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.
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. CUDIMM support is bypass mode only; compatibility depends on CPU and BIOS, and some combinations may not boot. Check the exact memory support list.
M2_1 and M2_2 connect to the CPU (PCIe 5.0 x4); M2_3 (PCIe 4.0 x2) and M2_4 (PCIe 4.0 x4) connect to the chipset. M2_1 accepts drives up to 22110; the others up to 2280. · Manufacturer specification · With Ryzen 8000, M2_1 runs at PCIe 4.0 x4. M2_2 runs at PCIe 4.0 x2 with Ryzen 8500/8300, or PCIe 4.0 x4 with other Ryzen 8000 CPUs. PCI_E3 runs at x2 when M2_3 is used; selecting PCI_E3 x4 in BIOS disables M2_3.
Manufacturer specification · Onboard M.2 storage positions only. With Ryzen 8000, M2_1 runs at PCIe 4.0 x4. M2_2 runs at PCIe 4.0 x2 with Ryzen 8500/8300, or PCIe 4.0 x4 with other Ryzen 8000 CPUs. PCI_E3 runs at x2 when M2_3 is used; selecting PCI_E3 x4 in BIOS disables M2_3.
All three slots are x16 length. PCI_E1 (PCIe 5.0 x16) uses CPU lanes; PCI_E2 (PCIe 3.0 x1) and PCI_E3 (PCIe 4.0 x4) use chipset lanes. · Manufacturer specification · PCI_E3 drops to x2 with M2_3 populated; selecting PCI_E3 x4 in BIOS disables M2_3. PCI_E1 runs at PCIe 4.0 x8 with Ryzen 8700/8600/8400 and PCIe 4.0 x4 with Ryzen 8500/8300.
Manufacturer specification · Wi-Fi 7 requires supported Windows 11, drivers and access point; MSI specifies Windows 11 24H2 for full Wi-Fi 7 operation. 6 GHz availability depends on country rules. Bluetooth version depends on module vendor and drivers; no measured throughput is claimed.
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Onboard audio hardware
MSI PRO A620M-ERealtek ALC897 codec; 7.1-channel
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFIRealtek ALC4080 codec; 7.1-channel
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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.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed onboard audio hardware, not a measured sound-quality result. Where alternatives are listed, no particular unseen controller revision is promised.
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Memory population OC limits
MSI PRO A620M-E1DPC 1R: 6800+ MHz; 1DPC 2R: 6000+ MHz
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFIRyzen 9000: 1DPC 1R up to 8400+ MT/s; 1DPC 2R / 2DPC 1R / 2DPC 2R up to 6400+ MT/s
Sources
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.
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.
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.
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.
The overclocked speed is MSI's 1DPC 1R maximum with Ryzen 9000; MSI lists 1DPC 2R, 2DPC 1R and 2DPC 2R up to 6400+ MT/s. JEDEC speeds are 4800–5600 MT/s. CUDIMMs run in clock-driver bypass mode only. · 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. CUDIMM support is bypass mode only; compatibility depends on CPU and BIOS, and some combinations may not boot. Check the exact memory support list.
2 DDR5 DIMM slots; dual channel; up to 128 GB; up to DDR5-6800+ (OC); AMD EXPO; non-ECC unbuffered
4 DDR5 DIMM slots; dual channel; up to 256 GB; up to DDR5-8400+ (OC); AMD EXPO; non-ECC unbuffered; CUDIMM support
Maximum listed memoryDifferentSources
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.
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. CUDIMM support is bypass mode only; compatibility depends on CPU and BIOS, and some combinations may not boot. Check the exact memory support list.
Manufacturer specification · Physical DDR5 module positions, not included modules. Consult the board manual for population order and compatible capacities.
Manufacturer specification · Physical DDR5 module positions, not included modules. Consult the board manual for population order and compatible capacities.
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.
M2_1 and M2_2 connect to the CPU (PCIe 5.0 x4); M2_3 (PCIe 4.0 x2) and M2_4 (PCIe 4.0 x4) connect to the chipset. M2_1 accepts drives up to 22110; the others up to 2280. · Manufacturer specification · With Ryzen 8000, M2_1 runs at PCIe 4.0 x4. M2_2 runs at PCIe 4.0 x2 with Ryzen 8500/8300, or PCIe 4.0 x4 with other Ryzen 8000 CPUs. PCI_E3 runs at x2 when M2_3 is used; selecting PCI_E3 x4 in BIOS disables M2_3.
Manufacturer specification · Onboard M.2 storage positions only. With Ryzen 8000, M2_1 runs at PCIe 4.0 x4. M2_2 runs at PCIe 4.0 x2 with Ryzen 8500/8300, or PCIe 4.0 x4 with other Ryzen 8000 CPUs. PCI_E3 runs at x2 when M2_3 is used; selecting PCI_E3 x4 in BIOS disables M2_3.
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.
Manufacturer specification · SATA 6 Gb/s connectors, not supplied drives or power cables. With Ryzen 8000, M2_1 runs at PCIe 4.0 x4. M2_2 runs at PCIe 4.0 x2 with Ryzen 8500/8300, or PCIe 4.0 x4 with other Ryzen 8000 CPUs. PCI_E3 runs at x2 when M2_3 is used; selecting PCI_E3 x4 in BIOS disables M2_3.
All three slots are x16 length. PCI_E1 (PCIe 5.0 x16) uses CPU lanes; PCI_E2 (PCIe 3.0 x1) and PCI_E3 (PCIe 4.0 x4) use chipset lanes. · Manufacturer specification · PCI_E3 drops to x2 with M2_3 populated; selecting PCI_E3 x4 in BIOS disables M2_3. PCI_E1 runs at PCIe 4.0 x8 with Ryzen 8700/8600/8400 and PCIe 4.0 x4 with Ryzen 8500/8300.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed onboard audio hardware, not a measured sound-quality result. Where alternatives are listed, no particular unseen controller revision is promised.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed onboard audio hardware, not a measured sound-quality result. Where alternatives are listed, no particular unseen controller revision is promised.
Manufacturer specification · Wi-Fi 7 requires supported Windows 11, drivers and access point; MSI specifies Windows 11 24H2 for full Wi-Fi 7 operation. 6 GHz availability depends on country rules. Bluetooth version depends on module vendor and drivers; no measured throughput is claimed.
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