MSI PRO B860-P WIFI vs MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI

MSI PRO B860-P WIFIIntel B860

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFIIntel Z890

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Manufacturer specification

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI

Manufacturer specification

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

Memory type, slots and limit

MSI PRO B860-P WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions

MSI PRO B860-P WIFI4 DDR5 DIMM slots; dual channel; up to 256 GB; up to DDR5-8800+ (OC); Intel XMP; non-ECC unbuffered; CUDIMM support

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI4 DDR5 DIMM slots; dual channel; up to 256 GB; up to DDR5-9200+ (OC); Intel XMP; non-ECC unbuffered; CUDIMM support

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MSI PRO B860-P WIFI

MSI specifies Intel XMP 3.0. The overclocked speed is MSI's 1DPC 1R maximum; MSI lists 1DPC 2R up to 7200+, 2DPC 1R up to 6400+ and 2DPC 2R up to 5600+ MT/s. · Manufacturer specification · CPU, BIOS and validated DIMM population determine supported capacity and speeds; MSI states compatibility and speeds vary with CPU and memory configuration. DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable.

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Storage interfaces

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MSI PRO B860-P WIFI1 × M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4; 1 × M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4; 1 × M.2 PCIe 4.0 x2; 4 × SATA 6 Gb/s

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI1 × M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4; 3 × M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4; M2_4 also supports SATA; 4 × SATA 6 Gb/s

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MSI PRO B860-P WIFI

M.2_1 connects to the CPU; M.2_2 and M.2_3 connect to the chipset. · Manufacturer specification · M.2_1 and M.2_3 accept 2280/2260 drives; M.2_2 also accepts 2242. MSI refers to the manual for M.2 SSD heatsink restrictions.

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI

MSI labels the slots M.2_1 to M.2_4. M.2_1 and M.2_2 connect to the CPU; M.2_3 and M.2_4 connect to the chipset. · Manufacturer specification · Check the exact slot protocol, supported module length and lane allocation before installation.

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M.2 storage slots

MSI PRO B860-P WIFI3

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI4

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Manufacturer specification · Storage M.2 positions; bandwidth and protocol are specified separately.

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Storage M.2 positions; bandwidth and protocol are specified separately.

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Expansion slots and electrical links

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MSI PRO B860-P WIFI1 × PCIe 5.0 x16; 1 × PCIe 4.0 x4; 2 × PCIe 4.0 x1

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI1 × PCIe 5.0 x16; 2 × PCIe 4.0 x4

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PCI_E1 connects to the CPU; PCI_E2 (x1), PCI_E3 (x4) and PCI_E4 (x1) connect to the chipset. · Manufacturer specification · Electrical link widths, not a guarantee of the installed system's performance. All four slots are x16-length connectors.

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI

PCI_E1 connects to the CPU; PCI_E2 and PCI_E3 connect to the chipset. All three are x16-length slots. · Manufacturer specification · Electrical link widths, not a guarantee of the installed system’s performance.

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Onboard audio hardware

MSI PRO B860-P WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions

MSI PRO B860-P WIFIRealtek ALC897 codec; 7.1-channel

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFIRealtek ALC1220P codec; 7.1-channel

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MSI PRO B860-P WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed onboard audio hardware, not a measured sound-quality result.

MSI PRO Z890-A 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.

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Thunderbolt ports

MSI PRO B860-P WIFI1 × Thunderbolt 4 USB-C; up to 40 Gb/s; up to 15 W charging

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI2 × Thunderbolt 4 USB-C; up to 40 Gb/s; up to 15 W (5 V / 3 A) charging

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Manufacturer specification · Thunderbolt devices and suitable cables required; USB4/USB 3 modes can have different limits.

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MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Both ports are on the rear panel. Up to 40 Gb/s with Thunderbolt devices, 20 Gb/s with USB4 devices and 10 Gb/s with USB 3.2 devices; actual operation depends on the connected device and cable.

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Missing or non-comparable evidence (13)

Rear Flash BIOS button

MSI PRO B860-P WIFINot verified

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFIYes

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MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI

Manufacturer specification · The rear-panel list and datasheet connection legend explicitly list a Flash BIOS Button. CPU-free recovery procedure and USB preparation require the board manual.

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

Rear Clear CMOS button

MSI PRO B860-P WIFIYes

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFINot verified

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MSI PRO B860-P WIFI

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

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MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI

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Diagnostic indicators

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MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI4 EZ Debug LEDs; 1 EZ Digit Debug LED

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No source recorded for this side.

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Diagnostic indicators are not proof that a fault will be automatically repaired.

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions

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Motherboard display outputs

MSI PRO B860-P WIFIHDMI 2.1 (up to 4K 60 Hz); DisplayPort 1.4 (up to 4K 60 Hz); Thunderbolt 4 USB-C with DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR20 (up to 4K 120 Hz / 8K 60 Hz)

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MSI PRO B860-P WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Available only with processors featuring integrated graphics; MSI states graphics specifications vary with the installed CPU. Discrete GPU outputs are separate.

MSI PRO B860-P WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI

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Cooling headers

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MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI1 CPU fan; 1 combo pump/system fan; 6 system fan headers

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MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Board headers, not included fans or a statement of their current limits.

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions

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

Processor-dependent display outputs

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MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI1 HDMI 2.1 (FRL); 2 Thunderbolt 4 Type-C DisplayPort outputs (DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR20): up to 4K 120 Hz / 8K 60 Hz

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MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI

Manufacturer specification · These outputs require a processor with integrated graphics; graphics specifications vary with the installed CPU. MSI's specification page gives HDMI a 4K 120 Hz maximum while its datasheet quotes 8K 60 Hz for HDMI 2.1 FRL; check the manual if you need 8K over HDMI.

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NVMe RAID modes

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MSI PRO Z890-A WIFIRAID 0/1/5/10

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MSI lists RAID modes for SATA drives only; NVMe RAID support is not stated. · Manufacturer specification · Check the manual or BIOS documentation before relying on NVMe arrays.

MSI PRO B860-P WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Listed M.2 NVMe controller modes require compatible drives and array setup.

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions

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

Primary expansion-slot link

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MSI PRO Z890-A WIFIPCI_E1: CPU PCIe 5.0 up to x16

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Manufacturer specification · The stated PCI_E1 electrical link is separate from M.2 storage links. It does not establish the lane allocation of every expansion slot or measured GPU performance.

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

PCIe release button

MSI PRO B860-P WIFIYes

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFINot verified

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Manufacturer specification · MSI EZ PCIe Clip II is a tail-like latch for graphics-card removal. This is an installation control, not a PCIe bandwidth or gaming-performance measurement.

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI

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Tool-less M.2 heatsink handling

MSI PRO B860-P WIFIYes

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFINot verified

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MSI PRO B860-P WIFI

Manufacturer specification · MSI describes tool-less SSD and Shield Frozr installation/removal under EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II. This does not establish measured cooling effectiveness or compatibility with every SSD heatsink.

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI

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USB port and header capacity

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MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI2 × Thunderbolt 4 40 Gb/s (2 Type-C); 1 × USB 20 Gb/s (1 Type-C); 4 × USB 10 Gb/s (3 Type-A + 1 Type-C); 6 × USB 5 Gb/s (6 Type-A); 4 × USB 2.0

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MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer combined port/header totals; these are not all rear-panel sockets. Use the connection diagram and manual to locate them.

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

Front USB header capacity

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MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI4 USB 2.0; 2 USB 5 Gb/s Type-A; 1 USB 20 Gb/s Type-C (USB PD 27 W)

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MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed front connectivity requires compatible case ports and cabling. These are not additional rear-panel sockets.

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Rear USB ports

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MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI4 USB 5 Gb/s Type-A; 3 USB 10 Gb/s Type-A; 1 USB 10 Gb/s Type-C; 2 Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gb/s) Type-C

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No source recorded for this side.

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI

Manufacturer specification · Rear port inventory only. Rated interface rates are not simultaneous measured throughput; Thunderbolt 4 ports run 20 Gb/s with USB4 devices and 10 Gb/s with USB 3.2 devices.

MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions

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8 shared fields have the same recorded value.

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What it brings and what to check

MSI PRO B860-P WIFI

What it brings

A rear Thunderbolt 4 port (up to 40 Gb/s), Realtek 8126 5 Gb Ethernet and Intel Wi-Fi 7 with Bluetooth 5.4.
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PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics slot and a PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slot, with DDR5 support up to 8800+ MT/s (OC) and CUDIMM support.
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Tool-less EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II, EZ PCIe Clip II and a rear Clear CMOS button make building easier.
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What to check

The third M.2 slot is limited to PCIe 4.0 x2, and two of the four expansion slots are only PCIe 4.0 x1.
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MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI

What it brings

PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics slot and a PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slot, plus three more PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots.
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Two rear Thunderbolt 4 ports (up to 40 Gb/s), Realtek 8126 5 Gb Ethernet and Intel Wi-Fi 7 with Bluetooth 5.4.
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DDR5 up to 9200+ MT/s (OC) with CUDIMM support, a rear Flash BIOS button and an EZ Digit Debug LED.
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What to check

Only one of the four M.2 slots is PCIe 5.0, there are just four SATA ports, and the two extra x16-length slots are wired PCIe 4.0 x4.
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Wi-Fi 7 needs Windows 11 version 24H2, 6 GHz use depends on local regulations, and the Thunderbolt ports drop to 20 Gb/s with USB4 devices.
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Source-backed specifications for MSI PRO B860-P WIFI and MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI
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CPU socket Sources MSI PRO B860-P WIFI Manufacturer specification MSI PRO B860-P WIFI — exact model specifications MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI Manufacturer specification MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — exact model specifications	LGA 1851	LGA 1851
ChipsetDifferent Sources MSI PRO B860-P WIFI Manufacturer specification MSI PRO B860-P WIFI — exact model specifications MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI Manufacturer specification MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — exact model specifications	Intel B860	Intel Z890
Form factor Sources MSI PRO B860-P WIFI Manufacturer specification MSI PRO B860-P WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI Manufacturer specification MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions	ATX; 304.8 × 243.84 mm	ATX; 304.8 × 243.84 mm
CPU support / BIOS source Sources MSI PRO B860-P 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 B860-P WIFI — exact model specifications MSI PRO Z890-A 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 Z890-A WIFI — exact model specifications	Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)	Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Rear Flash BIOS button Sources MSI PRO B860-P WIFI No source recorded. MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI Manufacturer specification · The rear-panel list and datasheet connection legend explicitly list a Flash BIOS Button. CPU-free recovery procedure and USB preparation require the board manual. MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — exact model specifications MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions	Not provided	Yes

Memory type, slots and limitDifferent Sources MSI PRO B860-P WIFI MSI specifies Intel XMP 3.0. The overclocked speed is MSI's 1DPC 1R maximum; MSI lists 1DPC 2R up to 7200+, 2DPC 1R up to 6400+ and 2DPC 2R up to 5600+ MT/s. · Manufacturer specification · CPU, BIOS and validated DIMM population determine supported capacity and speeds; MSI states compatibility and speeds vary with CPU and memory configuration. DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable. MSI PRO B860-P WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI MSI specifies Intel XMP 3.0. The overclocked speed is MSI's 1DPC 1R maximum; MSI lists 1DPC 2R up to 7200+, 2DPC 1R up to 6400+ and 2DPC 2R up to 5600+ MT/s. · Manufacturer specification · CPU, BIOS and validated DIMM population determine supported capacity and speeds. DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable. MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions	4 DDR5 DIMM slots; dual channel; up to 256 GB; up to DDR5-8800+ (OC); Intel XMP; non-ECC unbuffered; CUDIMM support	4 DDR5 DIMM slots; dual channel; up to 256 GB; up to DDR5-9200+ (OC); Intel XMP; non-ECC unbuffered; CUDIMM support
Maximum listed memory Sources MSI PRO B860-P WIFI Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer capacity ceiling; CPU, BIOS and module validation apply. MSI PRO B860-P WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer capacity ceiling; CPU, BIOS and module validation apply. MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions	256 GB	256 GB
DIMM slots Sources MSI PRO B860-P WIFI Manufacturer specification · Physical DDR5 DIMM positions; not a capacity or speed guarantee. MSI PRO B860-P WIFI — exact model specifications MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI Manufacturer specification · Physical DDR5 DIMM positions; not a capacity or speed guarantee. MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — exact model specifications	4	4

Storage interfacesDifferent Sources MSI PRO B860-P WIFI M.2_1 connects to the CPU; M.2_2 and M.2_3 connect to the chipset. · Manufacturer specification · M.2_1 and M.2_3 accept 2280/2260 drives; M.2_2 also accepts 2242. MSI refers to the manual for M.2 SSD heatsink restrictions. MSI PRO B860-P WIFI — exact model specifications MSI PRO B860-P WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI MSI labels the slots M.2_1 to M.2_4. M.2_1 and M.2_2 connect to the CPU; M.2_3 and M.2_4 connect to the chipset. · Manufacturer specification · Check the exact slot protocol, supported module length and lane allocation before installation. MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — exact model specifications	1 × M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4; 1 × M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4; 1 × M.2 PCIe 4.0 x2; 4 × SATA 6 Gb/s	1 × M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4; 3 × M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4; M2_4 also supports SATA; 4 × SATA 6 Gb/s
M.2 storage slotsDifferent Sources MSI PRO B860-P WIFI Manufacturer specification · Storage M.2 positions; bandwidth and protocol are specified separately. MSI PRO B860-P WIFI — exact model specifications MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI Manufacturer specification · Storage M.2 positions; bandwidth and protocol are specified separately. MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — exact model specifications	3	4
SATA ports Sources MSI PRO B860-P WIFI Manufacturer specification · SATA 6 Gb/s connectors; check lane sharing and drive power. MSI PRO B860-P WIFI — exact model specifications MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI Manufacturer specification · SATA 6 Gb/s connectors; check lane sharing and drive power. MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — exact model specifications	4	4
SATA RAID modes Sources MSI PRO B860-P WIFI Manufacturer specification · MSI lists these modes for SATA storage devices; check the manual and BIOS configuration before building an array. MSI PRO B860-P WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI Manufacturer specification · Listed SATA controller modes require compatible drives and array setup. They do not establish NVMe RAID or a data protection guarantee. MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions	RAID 0/1/5/10	RAID 0/1/5/10
NVMe RAID modes Sources MSI PRO B860-P WIFI MSI lists RAID modes for SATA drives only; NVMe RAID support is not stated. · Manufacturer specification · Check the manual or BIOS documentation before relying on NVMe arrays. MSI PRO B860-P WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI Manufacturer specification · Listed M.2 NVMe controller modes require compatible drives and array setup. MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions	Not listed by the manufacturer	RAID 0/1/5/10
Tool-less M.2 heatsink handling Sources MSI PRO B860-P WIFI Manufacturer specification · MSI describes tool-less SSD and Shield Frozr installation/removal under EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II. This does not establish measured cooling effectiveness or compatibility with every SSD heatsink. MSI PRO B860-P WIFI — exact model specifications MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided

Expansion slots and electrical linksDifferent Sources MSI PRO B860-P WIFI PCI_E1 connects to the CPU; PCI_E2 (x1), PCI_E3 (x4) and PCI_E4 (x1) connect to the chipset. · Manufacturer specification · Electrical link widths, not a guarantee of the installed system's performance. All four slots are x16-length connectors. MSI PRO B860-P WIFI — exact model specifications MSI PRO B860-P WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI PCI_E1 connects to the CPU; PCI_E2 and PCI_E3 connect to the chipset. All three are x16-length slots. · Manufacturer specification · Electrical link widths, not a guarantee of the installed system’s performance. MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions	1 × PCIe 5.0 x16; 1 × PCIe 4.0 x4; 2 × PCIe 4.0 x1	1 × PCIe 5.0 x16; 2 × PCIe 4.0 x4
PCIe release button Sources MSI PRO B860-P WIFI Manufacturer specification · MSI EZ PCIe Clip II is a tail-like latch for graphics-card removal. This is an installation control, not a PCIe bandwidth or gaming-performance measurement. MSI PRO B860-P WIFI — exact model specifications MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided
Primary expansion-slot link Sources MSI PRO B860-P WIFI No source recorded. MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI Manufacturer specification · The stated PCI_E1 electrical link is separate from M.2 storage links. It does not establish the lane allocation of every expansion slot or measured GPU performance. MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — exact model specifications MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions	Not provided	PCI_E1: CPU PCIe 5.0 up to x16

Thunderbolt portsDifferent Sources MSI PRO B860-P WIFI Manufacturer specification · Thunderbolt devices and suitable cables required; USB4/USB 3 modes can have different limits. MSI PRO B860-P WIFI — exact model specifications MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI Manufacturer specification · Both ports are on the rear panel. Up to 40 Gb/s with Thunderbolt devices, 20 Gb/s with USB4 devices and 10 Gb/s with USB 3.2 devices; actual operation depends on the connected device and cable. MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — exact model specifications MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions	1 × Thunderbolt 4 USB-C; up to 40 Gb/s; up to 15 W charging	2 × Thunderbolt 4 USB-C; up to 40 Gb/s; up to 15 W (5 V / 3 A) charging
Onboard audio hardwareDifferent Sources MSI PRO B860-P WIFI Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed onboard audio hardware, not a measured sound-quality result. MSI PRO B860-P WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions MSI PRO Z890-A 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 Z890-A WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions	Realtek ALC897 codec; 7.1-channel	Realtek ALC1220P codec; 7.1-channel
Motherboard display outputs Sources MSI PRO B860-P WIFI Manufacturer specification · Available only with processors featuring integrated graphics; MSI states graphics specifications vary with the installed CPU. Discrete GPU outputs are separate. MSI PRO B860-P WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI No source recorded.	HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K 60 Hz); DisplayPort 1.4 (up to 4K 60 Hz); Thunderbolt 4 USB-C with DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR20 (up to 4K 120 Hz / 8K 60 Hz)	Not provided
Processor-dependent display outputs Sources MSI PRO B860-P WIFI No source recorded. MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI Manufacturer specification · These outputs require a processor with integrated graphics; graphics specifications vary with the installed CPU. MSI's specification page gives HDMI a 4K 120 Hz maximum while its datasheet quotes 8K 60 Hz for HDMI 2.1 FRL; check the manual if you need 8K over HDMI. MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — exact model specifications MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions	Not provided	1 HDMI 2.1 (FRL); 2 Thunderbolt 4 Type-C DisplayPort outputs (DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR20): up to 4K 120 Hz / 8K 60 Hz
Rear USB ports Sources MSI PRO B860-P WIFI No source recorded. MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI Manufacturer specification · Rear port inventory only. Rated interface rates are not simultaneous measured throughput; Thunderbolt 4 ports run 20 Gb/s with USB4 devices and 10 Gb/s with USB 3.2 devices. MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions	Not provided	4 USB 5 Gb/s Type-A; 3 USB 10 Gb/s Type-A; 1 USB 10 Gb/s Type-C; 2 Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gb/s) Type-C
Front USB header capacity Sources MSI PRO B860-P WIFI No source recorded. MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed front connectivity requires compatible case ports and cabling. These are not additional rear-panel sockets. MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions	Not provided	4 USB 2.0; 2 USB 5 Gb/s Type-A; 1 USB 20 Gb/s Type-C (USB PD 27 W)
USB port and header capacity Sources MSI PRO B860-P WIFI No source recorded. MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer combined port/header totals; these are not all rear-panel sockets. Use the connection diagram and manual to locate them. MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — exact model specifications	Not provided	2 × Thunderbolt 4 40 Gb/s (2 Type-C); 1 × USB 20 Gb/s (1 Type-C); 4 × USB 10 Gb/s (3 Type-A + 1 Type-C); 6 × USB 5 Gb/s (6 Type-A); 4 × USB 2.0

Network interfaces Sources MSI PRO B860-P WIFI Manufacturer specification · MSI states Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 are ready in Windows 11 version 24H2; 6 GHz band support depends on country regulations. Compatible router and drivers required. MSI PRO B860-P WIFI — exact model specifications MSI PRO B860-P WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI Manufacturer specification · Wireless features require compatible OS, driver and router. 6 GHz availability depends on regional rules. MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — exact model specifications	Realtek 8126 5 Gb Ethernet; Intel Wi-Fi 7; Bluetooth 5.4	Realtek 8126 5 Gb Ethernet; Intel Wi-Fi 7; Bluetooth 5.4

Rear Clear CMOS button Sources MSI PRO B860-P WIFI Manufacturer specification · Listed rear-panel control; follow the board manual before resetting firmware settings. MSI PRO B860-P WIFI — exact model specifications MSI PRO B860-P WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided
Cooling headers Sources MSI PRO B860-P WIFI No source recorded. MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI Manufacturer specification · Board headers, not included fans or a statement of their current limits. MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions	Not provided	1 CPU fan; 1 combo pump/system fan; 6 system fan headers
Diagnostic indicators Sources MSI PRO B860-P WIFI No source recorded. MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI Manufacturer specification · Diagnostic indicators are not proof that a fault will be automatically repaired. MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI — current detailed specification and slot restrictions	Not provided	4 EZ Debug LEDs; 1 EZ Digit Debug LED

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