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GIGABYTE B850 AI TOP

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GIGABYTE B850 AI TOP Specifications

GIGABYTE B850 AI TOP 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 8600 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 AI TOP Performance Review

The GIGABYTE B850 AI TOP features an ultra high-end VRM configuration, delivering 110 A across 16 power phases. This setup is ideal for high-end, high-wattage CPUs with overclocking, offering excellent voltage stability and outstanding thermal performance. It’s a top-tier choice for overclockers, gamers, and professionals seeking maximum performance.

This motherboard features a solid mid-range audio chipset (Realtek® ALC1220), offering good sound quality that will satisfy most users. It’s suitable for enjoying high-fidelity audio on mid to high-end speakers or headphones without the immediate need for a discrete sound card. Music, gaming, and media playback will sound clean and detailed.

With a performance-per-price score of just 42.6%, this motherboard provides limited value compared to other options. It may be best suited for specific niche builds or if found at a discount.

Motherboard Information

Manufacturer: GIGABYTE

Motherboard Name: GIGABYTE B850 AI TOP

Current Price Amazon: $349

  • Amazon Price Updated: 19 hours, 51 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 / 8600 MHz

    PCIe Suport: PCIe 5.0 x16

    Audio Chipset: Realtek® ALC1220

    Network: 2 x Marvell® AQtion AQC113C 10GbE LAN chips (10 Gbps/5 Gbps/2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)

    Motherboard Dimensions: 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm

    Quality & Features (max 110pts)

    VRM Quality: 18 pts.

    Chipset Q & F: 14 pts.

    Build Quality: 17 pts.

    Connectivity Q & F: 14 pts.

    Audio Quality: 12 pts.

    Total Points: 75 pts.

    VRM Configuration

    CPU Power Phases (Amps): 16 (110 A)

    Power Design: 16+2+2

    Calculated Performance

    Quality and Features per Price: 42.6%

    Additional Motherboard Information

    Memory:

    Support for DDR5 8600(OC)/ 8400(OC)/ 8000(OC)/ 7800(OC)/ 7600(OC)/ 7200(OC)/ 7000(OC)/ 6800(OC)/ 6600(OC)/ 6400(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5600(OC)/ 5200/ 4800 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 ECC and non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 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 USB Type-C® port (Note) with DisplayPort video output, 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 and HDCP 2.3, and HDR.
    ** Support for native HDMI 2.1 TMDS compatible ports.
    (Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.)

    (Note) This USB Type-C® port supports up to 40 Gbps when using AMD Ryzen™ 8000 series processors, and up to 10 Gbps when using AMD Ryzen™ 9000/7000 series processors.

    Storage:

    1 x M.2 connector (M2A_CPU), integrated in the CPU, supporting Socket 3, M key, type, 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, 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 x2 SSDs

    1 x M.2 connector (M2C_SB), integrated in the Chipset, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280 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:

    CPU:
    - 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel
    - 1 x USB Type-C® port (Note) 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 2x2 support, available through the internal USB header
    - 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header
    - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers
    Chipset+USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub:
    - 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panel

    (Note) This USB Type-C® port supports up to 40 Gbps when using AMD Ryzen™ 8000 series processors, and up to 10 Gbps when using AMD Ryzen™ 9000/7000 series processors.

    Internal I/O:

    1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
    2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
    1 x CPU fan header
    1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header
    4 x system fan headers
    2 x system fan/water cooling pump headers
    3 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers
    1 x RGB LED strip header
    4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
    3 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 2x2 support
    1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
    2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
    1 x noise detection header
    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 power button
    1 x reset button
    1 x reset jumper
    1 x Clear CMOS jumper
    2 x temperature sensor headers

    Back Panel I/O:

    1 x Q-Flash Plus button
    2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)
    1 x HDMI port (Note 1)
    1 x USB Type-C® port (Note 2) (DisplayPort (Note 1))
    3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
    4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
    4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
    2 x RJ-45 ports
    1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
    2 x audio jacks

    (Note 1) Actual support may vary by CPU.
    (Note 2) This USB Type-C® port supports up to 40 Gbps when using AMD Ryzen™ 8000 series processors, and up to 10 Gbps when using AMD Ryzen™ 9000/7000 series processors.

    WiFi:

    Realtek® Wi-Fi 7 RTL8922AE
    - 802.11a, b, g, n, ac, ax, be, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands
    - BLUETOOTH 5.4
    - Support for 11be 160MHz wireless standard
    (Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.)
    * Wi-Fi 7 features require Windows 11 SV3 to function properly. (There is no support driver for Windows 10.)
    ** Wi-Fi 7 channels on 6 GHz band availability depends on individual country's regulations.

    Audio:

    Realtek® ALC1220 CODEC
    * The back panel line out jack supports DSD 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.
    Support for S/PDIF Out

    Special Features:

    None