Asus TUF Gaming B850M-E Wi-Fi VS Asus X870 Max Gaming Wi-Fi7

The Asus TUF Gaming B850M-E Wi-Fi and Asus X870 Max Gaming Wi-Fi7 both share several similarities, such as having the same AM5 CPU socket, a 3-year warranty, and HDMI 2.1 support. However, the form factor differs, with the TUF Gaming B850M-E Wi-Fi being a Micro-ATX board, while the X870 Max Gaming Wi-Fi7 adopts the larger ATX form factor. This makes the X870 Max Gaming Wi-Fi7 a bit bigger in physical size (244mm x 305mm) compared to the TUF's 244mm x 244mm dimensions.

When it comes to wireless support, both motherboards support Wi-Fi 4, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 6, and Wi-Fi 6E. However, the X870 Max Gaming Wi-Fi7 stands out with additional support for the newer Wi-Fi 7 standard (802.11be), which the TUF Gaming B850M-E Wi-Fi lacks. Bluetooth support is also present in both, though the X870 Max features Bluetooth 5.4, slightly newer than the Bluetooth 5.3 found in the TUF model.

Both motherboards are designed for easy overclocking and feature RGB lighting. The TUF Gaming B850M-E Wi-Fi includes dual BIOS, while the X870 Max Gaming Wi-Fi7 does not, though neither board allows for easy BIOS resetting. Neither product has integrated graphics or aptX support, and both have one CPU socket. As for physical features, the TUF board is a bit more compact, while the X870 Max provides more room for expansion due to its larger size.

Both the Asus TUF Gaming B850M-E Wi-Fi and the Asus X870 Max Gaming Wi-Fi7 offer the same maximum memory capacity of 256GB, meaning either motherboard can support a significant amount of RAM. Both products also feature 4 memory slots, allowing for flexible memory expansion.

When it comes to memory speed, both motherboards support overclocked RAM speeds of up to 8000 MHz, enabling high-performance setups for demanding tasks. Additionally, both products utilize DDR5 memory, and they both support dual-channel memory configurations to optimize data throughput.

Neither of the two motherboards supports ECC (Error-Correcting Code) memory, which is worth noting for those looking for added stability and error detection in their systems. Overall, in terms of memory specs, the two motherboards are identical in terms of capacity, slot count, supported memory types, and speeds.

The Asus TUF Gaming B850M-E Wi-Fi and Asus X870 Max Gaming Wi-Fi7 both offer a variety of ports, though with some differences. Both boards feature 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-A) port, and both have 1 RJ45 port for Ethernet connectivity. Additionally, both motherboards include HDMI outputs for video, but the TUF Gaming B850M-E Wi-Fi also has 2 DisplayPort outputs, while the X870 Max Gaming Wi-Fi7 has none.

In terms of USB ports, the TUF Gaming B850M-E Wi-Fi offers 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-A) ports, along with 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) port. On the other hand, the X870 Max Gaming Wi-Fi7 provides 3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-A) ports but lacks any USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) ports. The X870 Max also has 4 USB 2.0 ports, which the TUF Gaming B850M-E Wi-Fi does not.

The X870 Max Gaming Wi-Fi7 has some additional high-speed USB features, including 2 USB 4 40Gbps ports and 2 Thunderbolt 4 ports, while the TUF Gaming B850M-E Wi-Fi does not include any USB 4 or Thunderbolt ports. For legacy connections, the TUF Gaming B850M-E Wi-Fi includes 1 PS/2 port, while the X870 Max does not. Neither motherboard includes VGA or DVI outputs, and neither has eSATA ports. Overall, the X870 Max Gaming Wi-Fi7 offers more advanced USB connectivity options and additional ports like Thunderbolt 4, while the TUF Gaming B850M-E Wi-Fi has a greater emphasis on DisplayPort outputs and a PS/2 port.

The Asus TUF Gaming B850M-E Wi-Fi and Asus X870 Max Gaming Wi-Fi7 share some common features in their connectors, such as both having 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, 4 USB 2.0 ports, and 2 USB 3.0 ports through expansion. Both motherboards also provide 4 SATA 3 connectors and 3 M.2 sockets, offering ample storage expansion options.

However, there are a few differences between the two models. The TUF Gaming B850M-E Wi-Fi has 4 fan headers, while the X870 Max Gaming Wi-Fi7 has 6 fan headers, allowing for greater cooling flexibility on the latter. Another key difference is that the X870 Max features a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) connector, which the TUF Gaming B850M-E Wi-Fi lacks.

Neither motherboard includes U.2 or mSATA connectors, and both lack SATA 2 connectors. Overall, the X870 Max Gaming Wi-Fi7 offers slightly more connectivity options with additional fan headers and the inclusion of a TPM connector, while the TUF Gaming B850M-E Wi-Fi provides a more basic set of connectors.

The Asus TUF Gaming B850M-E Wi-Fi and Asus X870 Max Gaming Wi-Fi7 both offer a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for high-speed expansion, but there are differences in their additional expansion slots. The TUF Gaming B850M-E Wi-Fi features 1 PCIe x1 slot, while the X870 Max Gaming Wi-Fi7 does not have any PCIe x1 slots. On the other hand, the X870 Max has an additional PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, which the TUF Gaming B850M-E Wi-Fi lacks, offering more flexibility for additional GPU or other expansion cards.

Both motherboards do not include PCI slots or PCIe 2.0 x16 or x8 slots, so there is no variation in these areas. The primary difference lies in the second PCIe 3.0 x16 slot on the X870 Max, which allows for more versatility in adding multiple high-performance cards.

Overall, while both motherboards provide the latest PCIe 5.0 support, the X870 Max Gaming Wi-Fi7 stands out with its additional PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, making it a more versatile option for users who may want to add more expansion cards.

Both the Asus TUF Gaming B850M-E Wi-Fi and Asus X870 Max Gaming Wi-Fi7 provide 7.1 audio channels, ensuring high-quality sound output for gaming and entertainment. Each motherboard is equipped with 3 audio connectors, which can support various audio devices such as speakers, headphones, and microphones. Additionally, neither motherboard includes an S/PDIF Out port, which would otherwise offer a digital audio output option for high-fidelity sound.

In terms of audio capabilities, the two motherboards are identical, offering the same number of audio channels, connectors, and the absence of S/PDIF Out. These specs ensure that both boards will deliver similar audio performance.

Overall, the audio features are consistent across both models, with no distinguishing factors between them in terms of audio channels, connectors, or digital output options.

Both the Asus TUF Gaming B850M-E Wi-Fi and the Asus X870 Max Gaming Wi-Fi7 support the same RAID configurations: RAID 1, RAID 10 (1+0), RAID 5, and RAID 0. This provides flexibility for users looking to set up various types of storage arrays for redundancy or performance. Neither motherboard supports RAID 0+1, so that particular option is unavailable on both models.

As a result, both motherboards are identical in terms of RAID support, offering the same capabilities for high-performance storage setups. Users can rely on either product to handle RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, or RAID 0 configurations, but will not be able to use RAID 0+1 on either board.

Overall, there is no difference between the two motherboards in the storage department when it comes to RAID functionality.