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TUF GAMING B850M-E WIFI

Micro-ATX · DDR5 · 4 DIMMs · 8-phase VRM · Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)

Quality
56
VRM
32
Value
61
Amazon
$175
TUF GAMING B850M-E WIFI
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$175
Available Updated 3 days, 8 hours ago
Overall56.2
VRM32.0
Chipset89.0
Expansion / storage66.0
Connectivity54.0
Audio40.0
Quality / price60.9
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Written analysis

TUF GAMING B850M-E WIFI at a glance

The TUF GAMING B850M-E WIFI uses the Micro-ATX form factor, AM5 socket, and AMD B850 Chipset 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 8000 MT/s. The board can operate memory in ECC mode.

Best fit: a mainstream gaming, home, or office system with moderate expansion needs.

Power delivery

The calculated VRM score is 32.0, placing the power delivery in the entry-level class. The board lists 8 CPU power phases, 80 A power stages in a 8 + 2 + 1 layout. CPU power input is listed as 2. It is best paired with mainstream 65–105 W-class processors and good case airflow.

Expansion and storage

The expansion and storage score is 66.0: balanced . The platform supports PCIe 5.0. Physical expansion includes 1 ×16 slot, and 1 ×1.

On-board storage consists of 3 M.2 slots supporting PCIe 5.0, PCIe 4.0 and 4 SATA ports. Supported M.2 lengths are listed as 2242, 2260, 2280. That is enough NVMe capacity for a multi-drive gaming or creator setup without immediately relying on an add-in card.

Connectivity and rear I/O

The connectivity score is 54.0, rated adequate . Wireless networking is Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) ; wired networking is 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb EthernetTUF LANGuard at up to 2500 Mbps. Bluetooth 5.3 is included. The recorded USB provision is 8 rear connections and 1 front-panel connections. The specification sheet below separates every USB speed and connector type.

Display connectivity includes HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4. These motherboard outputs require a processor with integrated graphics.

Audio

The audio score is 40.0. This is a standard onboard solution using Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC*. It covers normal gaming and communication; demanding headphones or production work still benefit from an external interface. The rear panel has 3 analogue jacks.

Buying verdict

Overall quality is 56.20, a mainstream result. The essential platform features are covered, while premium I/O and tuning extras are more selective.

At the recorded Amazon price, the quality-to-price score is 60.9—a balanced value for its feature class.

Board data

Full specifications

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

General

Manufacturer
ASUS
Motherboard
TUF GAMING B850M-E WIFI
Chipset / socket
AMD B850 Chipset / AM5
Form factor
Micro-ATX
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$175
Availability
In stock
Price updated
3 days, 8 hours ago

VRM

CPU phases
8 (80 A)
Power design
8 + 2 + 1
EPS connector
2

Memory

Type / slots
DDR5 / 4 DIMMs
Max capacity / OC
256 GB / 8000 MT/s
Per DIMM
64 GB
XMP / EXPO
Not recorded
ECC
Operates in ECC mode

PCIe

Supported version
PCIe 5.0
x16 physical
1
x16 Gen 5
1
x1 physical
1
x1 Gen 4
1

Storage

M.2 slots
3
M.2 lengths
2242, 2260, 2280
M.2 modes
PCIe 5.0, PCIe 4.0
SATA ports
4

Display outputs

HDMI
Yes · 2.1 · 4K@60Hz
DisplayPort
Yes · 1.4 · 8K@60Hz
USB-C DisplayPort
No

USB

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

Networking

Ethernet
1 x Realtek 2.5Gb EthernetTUF LANGuard
LAN ports
1
LAN speed
2500 Mbps
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bands
2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz
Antenna connectors
2
Bluetooth
5.3

Audio

Chipset
Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC*
Analog jacks
3
Gold-plated jacks
No
Optical S/PDIF
No
Spatial audio
No

Buttons

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

Additional information

CPU support
AMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors* * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.
OS support
Windows 11  (22H2 & later), Windows 10 64-bit(21H2 & later)
Memory notes
Supports AMD EXPO (Extended Profiles for Overclocking) and ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP). Supported memory types, speeds, and number of DRAM modules vary by CPU and memory configuration (refer to CPU/Memory Support list on the product support site); adjustments may be made based on mass-produced memory product specifications. Maximum OC speeds listed (8000+ MT/s) apply with Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series processors. Non-ECC un-buffered DDR5 also supports On-Die ECC function.
Display notes
2 x DisplayPort and 1 x HDMI port. Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types—refer to AMD CPU specifications. No DisplayPort over USB-C is indicated in the provided text.
Expansion notes
Maximum supported PCIe generation is PCIe 5.0 (approx. ~4 GB/s per lane, ~64 GB/s for an x16 slot), backward compatible with earlier PCIe versions. The board has one physical x16 slot (counts as PCIe 5.0 x16 at its highest capability) and one PCIe 4.0 x1 slot. Note: the x16 slot’s actual generation and lane configuration depend on the CPU: with AMD Ryzen 9000/7000 it provides PCIe 5.0 x16; with AMD Ryzen 8000 it is PCIe 4.0 x16 and may operate in x8/x4 mode. Refer to the PCIe bifurcation table and ASUS support for detailed lane bifurcation, bandwidth-sharing, and CPU-specific limitations: https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/.
M.2_1
PCIe 5.0 (Ryzen 9000/7000); PCIe 4.0 (Ryzen 8000) x4 · 2280 · From CPU — PCIe version and speed depend on CPU: M.2_1 operates at PCIe 5.0 x4 with Ryzen 9000/7000, and at PCIe 4.0 x4 with Ryzen 8000.
M.2_2
PCIe 4.0 x4 (can operate at x2 on Ryzen 8000) · 2280 · From CPU — PCIe lane width depends on CPU: M.2_2 is PCIe 4.0 x4 on Ryzen 9000/7000; on Ryzen 8000 it may operate as PCIe 4.0 x4 or x2.
M.2_3
PCIe 4.0 x4 · 2242, 2260, 2280 · From B650 Chipset
RAID
SATA (Ryzen 9000 Series: RAID 0/1/5/10; Ryzen 8000 Series: RAID 0/1; Ryzen 7000 Series: RAID 0/1/10)
Storage notes
Total: 3 M.2 slots and 4 SATA 6Gb/s ports. M.2_1 and M.2_2 are CPU-provided and their PCIe version/lanes vary by CPU family; M.2_3 is provided by the B650 chipset. AMD RAIDXpert2 technology supported; specifications vary by CPU types.
USB notes
Derived solely from Primary USB data. Rear: 2x USB 10Gbps (1 Type-A, 1 Type-C = USB 3.2 Gen 2), 2x USB 5Gbps Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1), 4x USB 2.0 Type-A. Front: 1x USB 5Gbps Type-C connector, 1x USB 5Gbps header supporting 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports (type not specified), and 2x USB 2.0 headers supporting 4 additional USB 2.0 ports. No USB Power Delivery wattage specified.
Audio notes
Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, front panel jack-retasking; up to 24‑Bit/192 kHz playback. Audio shielding, premium audio capacitors, dedicated audio PCB layers. Note: a chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.
Networking notes
On-board Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet with TUF LANGuard. Wi‑Fi is 2x2 Wi‑Fi 6E; 6 GHz support and regulatory availability may vary by country and requires Windows 11 or later. 1 x Wi‑Fi module listed. Bluetooth version may vary; refer to the Wi‑Fi module manufacturer's website. Ethernet entry appears listed twice in source (likely a single Realtek 2.5Gb port).
Button notes
Rear I/O and headers: 2x USB 10Gbps (1 Type-A, 1 Type-C), 2x USB 5Gbps (Type-A), 4x USB 2.0 (Type-A), 2x DisplayPort, 1x HDMI, Wi‑Fi module, Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet, 3 audio jacks, 1 PS/2 combo. Onboard headers: 1x USB 5Gbps connector (supports Type-C), 1x USB 5Gbps header (adds 2x USB 5Gbps), 2x USB 2.0 headers (add 4x USB2.0). Cooling: 1x 4‑pin CPU fan, 1x 4‑pin CPU OPT fan, 1x 4‑pin AIO pump, 2x 4‑pin chassis fans. Power: 1x 24‑pin main, 1x 8‑pin +12V CPU, 1x 4‑pin +12V CPU. Storage: 3x M.2 (Key M), 4x SATA 6Gb/s. Miscellaneous headers: 3x Addressable RGB Gen2, COM port header, Front Panel Audio (F_AUDIO), 10‑1 front panel system header, Chassis Intrusion header. No Smart button or Q-Flash Plus button mentioned.
Fan / RGB headers
1 CPU · 1 OPT · 1 AIO · 2 chassis · 3 ARGB · — RGB
Other headers
Front audio · System panel
Accessories
Cables 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables Miscellaneous 1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna 1 x TUF Gaming sticker 1 x M.2 Rubber Package 1 x Screw package for M.2 SSD Documentation 1 x Quick start guide
Dimensions
micro-ATX Form Factor9.6 inch x 9.6 inch (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm)

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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 for AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors*
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.

Memory

4 x DIMM slots, Max. 256GB, DDR5
Supports up to 8000+MT/s(OC) with Ryzen™ 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Processors, ECC and Non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM*
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO™)
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP)
* Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/. Adjustments will be made based on the specifications of mass-produced memory products available on the market.
** Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.

Graphics

2 x DisplayPort**
1 x HDMI™ port***
* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to AMD CPU specifications.
** Supports max. 8K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.
*** Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.

Expansion slots

AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors*
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot**
AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Desktop Processors
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x8/x4 mode)
AMD B650 Chipset
1 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slot
* Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/).
** Specifications vary by CPU types.
- To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported peripherals.

Storage

Total supports 3 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)*
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)*
AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Desktop Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 mode)
AMD B650 Chipset
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology
Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1/5/10
Ryzen™ 8000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1
Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors: RAID 0/1/10
* Specifications vary by CPU types.

USB

Rear USB (Total 8 ports)
2 x USB 10Gbps ports (1 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®)
2 x USB 5Gbps ports (2 x Type-A)
4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)
Front USB (Total 7 ports)
1 x USB 5Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®)
1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports

Internal I/O

Fan and Cooling related
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header
2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
Power related
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
1 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connector
1 x 4-pin +12V CPU Power connector
Storage related
3 x M.2 slots (Key M)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
USB
1 x USB 5Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C® )
1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
Miscellaneous
3 x Addressable RGB Gen 2 headers
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x COM Port header
1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO)
1 x 10-1 pin Front Panel System header
1 x Chassis Intrusion header

Rear I/O

2 x USB 10Gbps ports (1 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®)
2 x USB 5Gbps ports (2 x Type-A)
4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)
2 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI™ port
1 x Wi-Fi Module
1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port
3 x Audio jacks
1 x BIOS FlashBack™  button
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port

Wireless

Wi-Fi 6E
2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band*
Bluetooth® v5.3**
* WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries, supported only in Windows 11 or later
** The Bluetooth® version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer's website for the latest specifications.

Audio

Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC*
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback"
Audio Features
- Audio Shielding
- Premium audio capacitors
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
* A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.

Special features

ASUS TUF PROTECTION
- DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS)
- ESD Guards
- TUF LANGuard
- Overvoltage Protection
- SafeSlot
- Stainless-Steel Back I/O
ASUS Q-Design
- M.2 Q-Latch
- PCIe Slot Q-Release
- Q-Antenna
- Q-Dashboard
- Q-DIMM
- Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
- Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
- M.2 heatsink
- VRM heatsink design
ASUS EZ DIY
- BIOS FlashBack™ button
- BIOS FlashBack™ LED
- ProCool
- Pre-mounted I/O shield
- SafeSlot
- SafeDIMM
Aura Sync
- Addressable RGB Gen 2 headers

Accessories

Cables
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
Miscellaneous
1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna
1 x TUF Gaming sticker
1 x M.2 Rubber Package
1 x Screw package for M.2 SSD
Documentation
1 x Quick start guide

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