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B850M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E ICE (Rev. 1.x)

Micro-ATX · DDR5 · 4 DIMMs · 12-phase VRM · Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax, RTL8852CE)

Quality
68
VRM
37
Value
72
Amazon
$180
B850M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E ICE (Rev. 1.x)
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$180
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Overall68.4
VRM37.0
Chipset85.0
Expansion / storage65.0
Connectivity74.0
Audio81.0
Quality / price72.2
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Written analysis

B850M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E ICE (Rev. 1.x) at a glance

The B850M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E ICE (Rev. 1.x) uses the Micro-ATX form factor, AM5 socket, and AMD B850 chipset. This is a balanced mainstream platform: enough expansion and connectivity for a performance PC without paying only for flagship extras.

Memory support is DDR5 across 4 DIMM slots, with up to 256 GB and rated overclocked speeds up to 8200 MT/s. XMP / EXPO memory-profile support is recorded for easier tuning.

Best fit: a performance gaming and productivity PC that needs a balanced board without workstation-class excess.

Power delivery

The calculated VRM score is 37.0, placing the power delivery in the entry-level class. The board lists 12 CPU power phases, 60 A power stages in a 12 + 2 + 2 layout. CPU power input is listed as 1. It is best paired with mainstream 65–105 W-class processors and good case airflow.

Expansion and storage

The expansion and storage score is 65.0: balanced . The platform supports PCIe 5.0. Physical expansion includes 2 ×16 slots.

On-board storage consists of 2 M.2 slots supporting Supports PCIe x4 and x2 modes; specific mode and PCIe generation vary by CPU model and by slot as described per-slot. and 4 SATA ports. Supported M.2 lengths are listed as 25110, 22110, 2580, 2280. The two-slot layout covers a typical OS-and-games or OS-and-project-drive setup.

Connectivity and rear I/O

The connectivity score is 74.0, rated strong . Wireless networking is Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax, RTL8852CE) ; wired networking is Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps) at up to 2500 Mbps. Bluetooth 5.3 is included. The recorded USB provision is 12 rear connections; a front-panel total is not recorded. The specification sheet below separates every USB speed and connector type.

Display connectivity includes HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.4. These motherboard outputs require a processor with integrated graphics.

Audio

The audio score is 81.0. This is a high-end onboard implementation using Realtek® ALC1220 CODEC (Only for rev. 1.1), suitable for good headsets, powered speakers, and everyday content work. The rear panel has 2 analogue jacks. Optical S/PDIF is present for digital audio equipment.

Buying verdict

Overall quality is 68.40, a strong performance-class result. This is the practical sweet spot for a powerful gaming or productivity PC without paying for every flagship extra.

At the recorded Amazon price, the quality-to-price score is 72.2—an excellent value relative to the other boards in the catalog.

Board data

Full specifications

Platform, expansion, storage, rear I/O, internal headers, networking, audio, and board controls in one sheet.

General

Manufacturer
GIGABYTE
Motherboard
B850M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E ICE (Rev. 1.x)
Chipset / socket
AMD B850 / AM5
Form factor
Micro-ATX
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$180
Availability
In stock
Price updated
3 days, 18 hours ago

VRM

CPU phases
12 (60 A)
Power design
12 + 2 + 2
EPS connector
1

Memory

Type / slots
DDR5 / 4 DIMMs
Max capacity / OC
256 GB / 8200 MT/s
Per DIMM
64 GB
XMP / EXPO
Yes

PCIe

Supported version
PCIe 5.0
x16 physical
2
x16 Gen 5
1
x16 Gen 3
1

Storage

M.2 slots
2
M.2 lengths
25110, 22110, 2580, 2280
M.2 modes
Supports PCIe x4 and x2 modes; specific mode and PCIe generation vary by CPU model and by slot as described per-slot.
SATA ports
4

Display outputs

HDMI
Yes · 1.4 · 1920x1080@30Hz
DisplayPort
Yes · 1.4 · 3840x2160@144Hz
USB-C DisplayPort
No

USB

Rear USB 2.0
4
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
5
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 10 Gbps
2
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C 10 Gbps
1
Header USB 2.0
4
Header USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
2
Header USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C 20 Gbps
1

Networking

Ethernet
Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)
LAN ports
1
LAN speed
2500 Mbps
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax, RTL8852CE)
Wi-Fi bandwidth
160 MHz
Bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz
Antenna connectors
2
Bluetooth
5.3

Audio

Chipset
Realtek® ALC1220 CODEC (Only for rev. 1.1)
Analog jacks
2
Gold-plated jacks
No
Optical S/PDIF
Yes
Spatial audio
No

Buttons

BIOS flashback
No
Clear CMOS
Yes
Q-Flash Plus
Yes
Smart button
No
Onboard start / reset
Reset

Additional information

CPU support
AMD Socket AM5, support for: AMD Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors/ AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Processors/ AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
OS support
Support for Windows 11 64-bitSupport for Windows 10 64-bit
Memory notes
DDR5 support; 4 DIMM sockets, up to 64 GB per DIMM. Supports non-ECC unbuffered DIMMs in 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 configurations. Supports AMD EXPO and Intel XMP memory profiles for overclocking. Supported speeds include numerous O.C. tiers up to 8200 MT/s. CPU and memory configuration may affect supported memory types, speeds, and module counts; refer to the manufacturer's Memory Support List for validated modules and configurations.
Display notes
Integrated AMD Radeon graphics. 1x DisplayPort (supports DP 1.4 and HDR) rated up to 3840x2160@144Hz. 1x front HDMI port (HDMI 1.4) rated up to 1920x1080@30Hz. Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.
Expansion notes
Supports PCIe 5.0 (maximum) — PCIe 5.0 is 32 GT/s per lane (~4 GB/s per lane), so a full x16 link yields roughly 63–64 GB/s aggregate, and is backward compatible with earlier PCIe generations. Slot details: 1 CPU-integrated physical x16 slot — highest supported generation depends on CPU (Ryzen 9000/7000: PCIe 5.0 x16; Ryzen 8000 Phoenix1: PCIe 4.0 x8; Ryzen 8000 Phoenix2: PCIe 4.0 x4). 1 chipset-provided physical x16 slot that supports PCIe 3.0 and runs electrically at x4. Notes/limitations: the chipset slot is physically x16 but limited to x4 electrical bandwidth (Gen3); the CPU PCIEX16 slot is restricted to either a GPU or an NVMe SSD per manufacturer note; no bifurcation table provided. Bandwidth and actual link width/generation depend on the installed CPU model, so the CPU slot may operate at lower width/generation with certain CPUs.
M2A_CPU
PCIe 5.0 (Ryzen 9000/7000), PCIe 4.0 (Ryzen 8000 Phoenix 1/2) x4 (supports x4/x2 depending on CPU) · 25110, 22110, 2580, 2280 · From CPU — PCIe generation and available lane width depend on CPU: Ryzen 9000/7000 = PCIe 5.0 x4/x2; Ryzen 8000 Series-Phoenix 1 = PCIe 4.0 x4/x2; Ryzen 8000 Series-Phoenix 2 = PCIe 4.0 x4/x2. No other slot/port disabling mentioned.
M2B_CPU
PCIe 4.0 (Ryzen 9000/7000 and Ryzen 8000 Phoenix 1; Phoenix 2 limited in lanes) x4 (Ryzen 9000/7000 and Ryzen 8000 Phoenix 1 support x4/x2; Ryzen 8000 Phoenix 2 limited to x2) · 22110, 2280 · From CPU — PCIe lane width depends on CPU: Ryzen 9000/7000 = PCIe 4.0 x4/x2; Ryzen 8000 Series-Phoenix 1 = PCIe 4.0 x4/x2; Ryzen 8000 Series-Phoenix 2 = PCIe 4.0 x2. No other slot/port disabling mentioned.
RAID
SATA / PCIe (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10)
Storage notes
Two CPU-integrated M.2 slots (M2A_CPU and M2B_CPU). Four SATA 6Gb/s ports. NVMe RAID (RAID 0/1/5/10) supported; RAID 5 is only available on AMD Ryzen 9000 Series processors. SATA RAID supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10. No text-specified M.2-to-SATA sharing or slot/port disabling except the CPU-dependent PCIe generation/lanes rules noted above.
USB notes
Rear: 1x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (red), 5x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 4x USB 2.0. Internal: 1x USB-C header with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support (internal), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports via internal header, 4x USB 2.0 ports via internal headers. 'Red' denotes the two Gen2 Type-A rear ports. No front panel ports or USB4/Thunderbolt listed in the primary USB data.
Audio notes
High Definition Audio; supports 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel configurations; audio jack functionality is configurable via audio software to enable 7.1-channel; back-panel line-out jack supports DSD audio; S/PDIF Out supported.
Networking notes
Wi-Fi module: Realtek RTL8852CE; supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax and 11ax 160MHz; 2T2R antenna configuration (2 antenna connectors); Realtek 2.5GbE LAN supports 2.5 Gbps / 1 Gbps / 100 Mbps; 1 x RJ-45 port; actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.
Button notes
Board includes 1 x reset button and 1 x reset jumper, plus 1 x Clear CMOS jumper (interpreted as clear CMOS control). Q-Flash Plus button present. No BIOS Flashback or Smart Button listed. Note: actual support may vary by CPU.
Fan / RGB headers
1 CPU · 1 OPT · 2 AIO · 3 chassis · 3 ARGB · 1 RGB
Other headers
Front audio · System panel · TPM
Dimensions
Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm

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Official manufacturer data

Raw manufacturer text kept for reference. Structured specs above are extracted from this copy and are the source for scores and tables.

CPU support

AMD Socket AM5, support for:
AMD Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors/
AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Processors/
AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)

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 DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 3840x2160@144 Hz
* Support for DisplayPort 1.4 version and HDR.
- 1 x Front HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1080@30 Hz
* Support for HDMI 1.4 version.
(Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.)

Expansion slots

1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16), integrated in the CPU:
AMD Ryzen™ 9000/7000 Series Processors support PCIe 5.0 x16 mode
AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 1 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x8 mode
AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 2 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode
* The PCIEX16 slot can only support a graphics card or an NVMe SSD. If only one graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
Chipset:
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4)

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 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
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
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel
CPU+USB 2.0 Hub:
- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the back panel
Chipset+USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub:
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 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
- 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (1 port 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
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
2 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 2x2 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 HDMI port (Note)
1 x reset button
1 x reset jumper
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
(Note) Actual support may vary by CPU.

Rear I/O

1 x DisplayPort (Note)
1 x Q-Flash Plus button
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
1 x USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
1 x RJ-45 port
2 x antenna connectors (2T2R)
2 x audio jacks
1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
(Note) Actual support may vary by CPU.

Wireless

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 (Only for rev. 1.0)
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
Realtek® ALC1220 CODEC (Only for rev. 1.1)
* 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

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

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