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GIGABYTE B850M Gaming X WIFI6E

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GIGABYTE B850M Gaming X WIFI6E Specifications

GIGABYTE B850M Gaming X WIFI6E by GIGABYTE is a Micro-ATX form factor motherboard based on the mid-range B850M 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 B850M Gaming X WIFI6E Performance Review

The GIGABYTE B850M Gaming X WIFI6E includes a mid-range VRM setup, delivering 60 A through 10 phases. It supports most compatible CPUs on its socket but is not ideal for sustained overclocking or powering very high-wattage CPUs due to potential thermal limitations. Best suited for casual users and mainstream gamers seeking stable performance for everyday use.

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 60.9%, offering a solid blend of features, quality, and affordability.

Motherboard Information

Manufacturer: GIGABYTE

Motherboard Name: GIGABYTE B850M Gaming X WIFI6E

Current Price Amazon: $169

  • Amazon Price Updated: 17 hours, 32 minutes ago.

    • Motherboard Available: True

    Chipset / Socket: B850M / AM5

    Form Factor / Memory Slots: Micro-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® 2.5GbE LAN

    Motherboard Dimensions: 24.4cm x 24.4cm

    Quality & Features (max 110pts)

    VRM Quality: 6 pts.

    Chipset Q & F: 14 pts.

    Build Quality: 13 pts.

    Connectivity Q & F: 13 pts.

    Audio Quality: 6 pts.

    Total Points: 52 pts.

    VRM Configuration

    CPU Power Phases (Amps): 10 (60 A)

    Power Design: 10+2+2

    Calculated Performance

    Quality and Features per Price: 60.9%

    Additional Motherboard Information

    Memory:

    Support for DDR5 8200(O.C) / 8000(O.C) / 7950(O.C) / 7900(O.C) / 7800(O.C) / 7600(O.C.) / 7400(O.C.) / 7200(O.C.) / 7000(O.C.) / 6800(O.C.) / 6600(O.C.) / 6400(O.C) / 6200(O.C) / 6000(O.C) / 5800(O.C) / 5600(O.C) / 5200 / 4800 / 4400 MT/s memory modules.
    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:

    Integrated Graphics Processor with AMD Radeon™ Graphics support:
    - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz
    * Support for HDMI 2.1 version and HDCP 2.3, and HDR.
    ** Support for native HDMI 2.1 TMDS compatible ports.
    - 2 x DisplayPorts, supporting a maximum resolution of 3840x2160@144 Hz
    * Support for DisplayPort 1.4 version.
    (Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.)
    Support for up to triple-display at the same time

    Storage:

    1 x M.2 connector (M2A_CPU), integrated in the CPU, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280 SSDs:
    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 25110/22110/2580/2280 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

    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:

    CPU:
    - 1 x USB Type-C® port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
    - 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel
    CPU+USB 2.0 Hub:
    - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the back panel
    Chipset:
    - 1 x USB Type-C® port with USB 3.2 Gen 2 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 available through the internal USB headers

    Internal I/O:

    1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
    1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
    1 x CPU fan header
    1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header
    1 x system fan header
    1 x system fan/water cooling pump header
    3 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers
    1 x RGB LED strip header
    4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
    2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
    1 x front panel header
    1 x front panel audio header
    1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 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 button
    1 x reset jumper
    1 x Clear CMOS jumper

    Back Panel I/O:

    1 x HDMI port (Note)
    2 x DisplayPorts (Note)
    1 x Q-Flash Plus button
    1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
    1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
    1 x USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
    2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
    4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
    1 x RJ-45 port
    2 x antenna connectors (2T2R)
    Š3 x audio jacks

    (Note) Actual support may vary by CPU

    WiFi:

    Realtek® Wi-Fi 6E RTL8852CE
    - WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands
    - BLUETOOTH 5.3
    - Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard
    (Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.)

    Audio:

    Realtek® Audio CODEC
    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:

    Support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC)
    * 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