Asus TUF Gaming B650E-E Wi-Fi VS MSI MPG B850I Edge TI Wi-Fi

The Asus TUF Gaming B650E-E Wi-Fi and MSI MPG B850I Edge TI Wi-Fi both support AM5 CPUs, though their form factors differ. The Asus board is ATX, offering more room for components, while the MSI board is a more compact Mini-ITX design, which may be better suited for smaller builds.

Both motherboards support Wi-Fi, with the Asus board offering Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), and Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), while the MSI board has the same Wi-Fi versions plus Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), providing future-proofing for faster speeds. The Bluetooth versions also differ slightly: the Asus board uses Bluetooth 5.3, whereas the MSI board supports Bluetooth 5.4, which offers incremental improvements in range and data transfer speed.

For HDMI, both motherboards support HDMI 2.1, ensuring compatibility with high-definition displays. The Asus board has a height of 244 mm and a width of 305 mm, compared to the MSI board’s smaller dimensions of 170 mm by 170 mm. Both offer a 3-year warranty period. The Asus board has features like easy overclocking, RGB lighting, and lacks an integrated CPU, with no integrated graphics. The MSI board also offers easy overclocking, RGB lighting, and the same lack of integrated graphics, but it includes a feature to easily reset the BIOS and dual BIOS support, which the Asus board lacks. Both motherboards do not support aptX, and neither have integrated CPUs.

The Asus TUF Gaming B650E-E Wi-Fi and MSI MPG B850I Edge TI Wi-Fi have similar memory features, but there are some key differences. The Asus board supports up to 256GB of memory, while the MSI board is limited to a maximum of 128GB. This means the Asus board offers more headroom for larger memory configurations.

In terms of overclocked RAM speeds, the Asus board supports up to 8000 MHz, whereas the MSI board supports a slightly higher 10000 MHz. Both motherboards support DDR5 memory and have dual memory channels, ensuring efficient data transfer.

When it comes to memory slots, the Asus board offers four slots, allowing for more flexibility in expanding memory, while the MSI board has only two slots. Neither motherboard supports ECC memory, meaning they are not designed for error-correcting code RAM.

The Asus TUF Gaming B650E-E Wi-Fi and MSI MPG B850I Edge TI Wi-Fi have a variety of ports, with some notable differences in their configurations. The Asus board includes one USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-A), three USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-A), one USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C), and three USB 2.0 ports. In contrast, the MSI board offers three USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-A), two USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-A), and one USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port. The MSI board lacks USB-C (Gen 1 or Gen 2) ports, whereas the Asus board has one USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) port.

Neither motherboard has USB 4 40Gbps or 20Gbps ports, Thunderbolt 3 or 4 ports, or eSATA ports. The Asus board includes one HDMI output and one DisplayPort output, while the MSI board also has an HDMI output but lacks a DisplayPort output. Both motherboards have one RJ45 Ethernet port, and both include USB Type-C support. Neither motherboard has a VGA connector, PS/2 ports, DVI outputs, or eSATA ports.

Overall, the Asus TUF Gaming B650E-E Wi-Fi has more diverse USB ports, especially with its inclusion of a USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-C port. The MSI board, however, offers a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port, which provides higher potential data transfer speeds compared to the Asus’s USB offerings.

The Asus TUF Gaming B650E-E Wi-Fi and MSI MPG B850I Edge TI Wi-Fi differ in several key connector specifications. Both motherboards offer the same number of USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2) and USB 3.0 ports (2) through expansion, but the Asus board provides 4 USB 2.0 ports through expansion, while the MSI board only offers 2.

For storage connectors, the Asus board has 4 SATA 3 connectors and 3 M.2 sockets, while the MSI board is equipped with only 2 SATA 3 connectors and 2 M.2 sockets, giving the Asus board a slight advantage in terms of storage expandability. Both motherboards lack U.2 sockets and mSATA connectors, and neither includes a TPM connector.

Regarding cooling and fan support, the Asus board offers 6 fan headers, compared to just 3 on the MSI board, allowing more flexibility for system cooling in larger builds. Overall, the Asus TUF Gaming B650E-E Wi-Fi has more connectors for both storage and cooling, while the MSI MPG B850I Edge TI Wi-Fi offers a slightly more compact option with fewer expansion capabilities.

The Asus TUF Gaming B650E-E Wi-Fi and MSI MPG B850I Edge TI Wi-Fi differ in their expansion slot configurations. The Asus board has one PCIe 4.0 x16 slot and one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, offering support for both PCIe generations. Additionally, it includes one PCIe x1 slot. In contrast, the MSI board also has one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot but lacks any PCIe 4.0 x16 slots and PCIe x1 slots.

Neither motherboard includes PCI slots, PCIe 2.0 x16 slots, or PCIe x8 slots, indicating both are focused on modern PCIe configurations with no legacy expansion options.

In summary, the Asus TUF Gaming B650E-E Wi-Fi offers more expansion flexibility with both PCIe 4.0 and 5.0 slots and a PCIe x1 slot, while the MSI board limits itself to a single PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, which may be more suited to smaller builds that only require one high-speed expansion slot.

Both the Asus TUF Gaming B650E-E Wi-Fi and MSI MPG B850I Edge TI Wi-Fi support 7.1 audio channels, providing rich surround sound for immersive audio experiences. However, the two motherboards differ in the number of audio connectors and additional features. The Asus board offers 3 audio connectors, while the MSI board provides only 2.

One notable difference is that the MSI board includes an S/PDIF Out port, which the Asus board lacks. This allows for digital audio output to external devices, providing an advantage for users who need that feature. On the other hand, the Asus board does not support this option.

In summary, the Asus TUF Gaming B650E-E Wi-Fi offers more audio connectors, while the MSI MPG B850I Edge TI Wi-Fi includes an S/PDIF Out port for digital audio output.

Both the Asus TUF Gaming B650E-E Wi-Fi and MSI MPG B850I Edge TI Wi-Fi support RAID 1 and RAID 0 configurations. However, the Asus board offers more RAID options, supporting RAID 10 (1+0) and RAID 5, while the MSI board does not support RAID 10 (1+0) or RAID 5. Neither motherboard supports RAID 0+1.

In summary, while both boards provide basic RAID 1 and RAID 0 support, the Asus TUF Gaming B650E-E Wi-Fi offers additional flexibility with RAID 10 (1+0) and RAID 5 support, giving it an advantage for more advanced storage configurations.