GIGABYTE B850 Gaming WIFI6
GIGABYTE B850 Gaming WIFI6 Specifications
GIGABYTE B850 Gaming WIFI6 by GIGABYTE is a Standard-ATX form factor motherboard based on the mid-range B850 chipset and AM5 socket, providing a balanced set of features and connectivity. It is designed to support DDR5 memory up to 256 GB and memory overclocking up to 8200 MHz. The motherboard features 4 memory slots and offers support for PCIe 5.0 x16, ensuring compatibility with modern GPUs and high-bandwidth expansion cards.
GIGABYTE B850 Gaming WIFI6 Performance Review
The GIGABYTE B850 Gaming WIFI6 comes with a basic VRM configuration, providing 60 A across 6 phases. It is designed for entry-level to mid-range low-wattage CPUs. Overclocking or using high-wattage CPUs may lead to thermal issues or potential damage. This board is recommended for budget builds or users with modest performance needs.
This motherboard includes an entry-level audio chipset — Realtek® ALC897 — which provides basic sound quality suitable for casual use. While it’s acceptable for everyday tasks such as web browsing, video playback, and light gaming, it may not meet the expectations of users with mid to high-end audio setups. Audiophiles and those seeking high-fidelity sound should consider using a dedicated sound card or external DAC.
This board delivers balanced value with a performance-per-price ratio of 52.0%, offering a solid blend of features, quality, and affordability.
Motherboard Information
Manufacturer: GIGABYTE
Motherboard Name: GIGABYTE B850 Gaming WIFI6
Current Price Amazon: $179
Amazon Price Updated: 16 hours, 9 minutes ago.
Motherboard Available: True
Chipset / Socket: B850 / AM5
Form Factor / Memory Slots: Standard-ATX / 4 slots.
Memory Type / Max Cap / Max OC: DDR5 / 256 GB / 8200 MHz
PCIe Suport: PCIe 5.0 x16
Audio Chipset: Realtek® ALC897
Network: Realtek® GbE LAN chip (1 Gbps/100 Mbps/10 Mbps)
Motherboard Dimensions: 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm
Quality & Features (max 110pts)
VRM Quality: 4 pts.
Chipset Q & F: 14 pts.
Build Quality: 11 pts.
Connectivity Q & F: 12 pts.
Audio Quality: 6 pts.
Total Points: 47 pts.
VRM Configuration
CPU Power Phases (Amps): 6 (60 A)
Power Design: 6+2+2
Calculated Performance
Quality and Features per Price: 52.0%
Additional Motherboard Information
Memory:
4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 256 GB (64 GB single DIMM capacity)of system memory
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
Support for AMD EXtended Profiles for Overclocking (AMD EXPO™) and Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
(The CPU and memory configuration may affect the supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules, please refer to "Memory Support List" on GIGABYTE's website for more information.)
Graphics:
- 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 3840x2160@144 Hz
* Support for DisplayPort 1.4 version and HDR.
- 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz
* Support for HDMI 2.1 version, HDCP 2.3, and HDR.
** Support for native HDMI 2.1 TMDS compatible ports.
(Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.)
Storage:
AMD Ryzen™ 9000/7000 Series Processors support PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSDs
AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 1 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs
AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 2 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs
1 x M.2 connector (M2B_CPU), integrated in the CPU, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 SSDs:
AMD Ryzen™ 9000/7000 Series Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs
AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 1 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs
AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 2 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x2 SSDs
1 x M.2 connector (M2C_SB), integrated in the Chipset, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x2 SSDs
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices
* RAID 5 is only available on AMD Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors.
RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices
USB:
- 1 x USB Type-C® port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel
Chipset:
- 1 x USB Type-C® port with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support, available through the internal USB header
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)
- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the back panel
Chipset+USB 2.0 Hub:
- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers
Internal I/O:
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x CPU fan header
1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header
3 x system fan headers
1 x system fan/water cooling pump header
3 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers
1 x RGB LED strip header
3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0/GC-TPM2.0 SPI V2 module only)
1 x reset jumper
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Back Panel I/O:
1 x HDMI port (Note)
1 x Q-Flash Plus button
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
1 x USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support
1 x RJ-45 port
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x antenna connectors (2T2R)
3 x audio jacks
(Note) Actual support may vary by CPU.
WiFi:
- WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5 GHz carrier frequency bands
- BLUETOOTH 5.3
- Support for 11ax 80MHz wireless standard
(Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.)
Audio:
High Definition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
* You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings.
Special Features:
* Available applications in GCC may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications.
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Q-Flash Plus
Support for Smart Backup