Asus Prime B850-Plus Wi-Fi VS Asus TUF Gaming B850M-Plus Wi-Fi7

The Asus Prime B850-Plus Wi-Fi and Asus TUF Gaming B850M-Plus Wi-Fi7 both feature the same CPU socket type, AM5, and share the same B850 chipset. However, there are notable differences in their form factor, with the Prime B850-Plus using an ATX form factor (305 mm width, 244 mm height), while the TUF Gaming model is more compact with a Micro-ATX form factor (244 mm width, 244 mm height).

Both motherboards support Wi-Fi, but the TUF Gaming B850M-Plus Wi-Fi7 offers the latest Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) in addition to the same Wi-Fi 4, 5, and 6 versions that are supported by the Prime B850-Plus. The Bluetooth version also differs, with the TUF Gaming board featuring Bluetooth 5.4, while the Prime B850-Plus has Bluetooth 5.3.

Both products have HDMI 2.1, support overclocking, come with RGB lighting, and offer dual BIOS and easy BIOS reset features. Additionally, neither motherboard has integrated graphics or integrated CPUs, and both have a 3-year warranty. Neither board supports aptX.

Both the Asus Prime B850-Plus Wi-Fi and the Asus TUF Gaming B850M-Plus Wi-Fi7 support the same maximum memory amount of 256GB, and both motherboards feature 4 memory slots and 2 memory channels. Additionally, both support DDR5 memory and have the same overclocked RAM speed of 8000 MHz.

Neither product supports ECC memory, as this feature is not available for either motherboard.

In summary, the memory specs are identical for both boards, with no differences in maximum memory capacity, memory slots, channels, or overclocked RAM speed.

The Asus Prime B850-Plus Wi-Fi and the Asus TUF Gaming B850M-Plus Wi-Fi7 share several similar ports, but there are also a few differences. Both motherboards offer 3 USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-A), 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (USB-C), 2 USB 2.0 ports, an HDMI output, and 1 DisplayPort output. They also both include 1 RJ45 port for Ethernet connectivity and have USB Type-C support.

Where they differ is in the number of USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (USB-A) and USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 ports. The Prime B850-Plus has 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-A) ports, while the TUF Gaming model offers 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-A) ports. Additionally, the TUF Gaming B850M-Plus Wi-Fi7 includes 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port, a feature not available on the Prime B850-Plus.

Neither motherboard offers Thunderbolt ports, eSATA ports, DVI outputs, or a VGA connector. Both also lack PS/2 ports, which are not supported on either board.

The Asus Prime B850-Plus Wi-Fi and the Asus TUF Gaming B850M-Plus Wi-Fi7 both offer similar connector setups, though there are some differences in their configuration. Both motherboards feature 4 SATA 3 connectors, 2 USB 3.0 ports (through expansion), and 3 M.2 sockets. However, the Prime B850-Plus provides 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (through expansion) and 4 USB 2.0 ports (through expansion), while the TUF Gaming model offers 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (through expansion) and 3 USB 2.0 ports (through expansion).

In terms of fan headers, the Prime B850-Plus has 6 fan headers, while the TUF Gaming B850M-Plus Wi-Fi7 has 5 fan headers, offering slightly fewer options for cooling setups.

Another key difference is the presence of a TPM connector. The Prime B850-Plus includes a TPM connector, while the TUF Gaming B850M-Plus Wi-Fi7 does not. Both motherboards lack U.2 and mSATA connectors, and neither features SATA 2 connectors.

The Asus Prime B850-Plus Wi-Fi and the Asus TUF Gaming B850M-Plus Wi-Fi7 have some notable differences in their expansion slot configurations. The Prime B850-Plus includes 1 PCIe 4.0 x16 slot and 1 PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, but does not feature any PCIe x1, x4, or x8 slots. In contrast, the TUF Gaming B850M-Plus Wi-Fi7 offers 1 PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, along with 1 PCIe x1 slot, but lacks any PCIe 4.0 x16 slots or PCIe x4 and x8 slots.

Neither motherboard includes PCI slots or PCIe 2.0 x16 slots, so they are identical in this regard.

In summary, the main difference is that the Prime B850-Plus has a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot, while the TUF Gaming B850M-Plus Wi-Fi7 offers a PCIe x1 slot. Both boards include a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, but with no other significant differences in slot types.

Both the Asus Prime B850-Plus Wi-Fi and the Asus TUF Gaming B850M-Plus Wi-Fi7 support 7.1 audio channels, providing a rich audio experience. Additionally, neither motherboard features an S/PDIF Out port.

Both motherboards also include 3 audio connectors, offering similar connectivity options for audio devices.

In conclusion, the audio specifications for both the Prime B850-Plus and the TUF Gaming B850M-Plus Wi-Fi7 are identical, with no differences in audio channels, S/PDIF Out support, or the number of audio connectors.

Both the Asus Prime B850-Plus Wi-Fi and the Asus TUF Gaming B850M-Plus Wi-Fi7 offer support for RAID 1, RAID 10 (1+0), and RAID 5, allowing for flexible storage configurations. Neither motherboard supports RAID 0+1, a feature absent from both products.

In summary, the storage support and RAID capabilities are identical between the Prime B850-Plus and the TUF Gaming B850M-Plus Wi-Fi7, with both supporting the same RAID levels and lacking RAID 0+1 support.