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Gigabyte B850 Aorus Stealth Ice
MSI B850 Gaming Plus Wi-Fi PZ

Gigabyte B850 Aorus Stealth Ice MSI B850 Gaming Plus Wi-Fi PZ

Common Features

  • ✓ Both products have an AM5 CPU socket.
  • ✓ Both products use the B850 chipset.
  • ✓ Both products have an ATX form factor.
  • ✓ Both products support Wi-Fi with versions ranging from Wi-Fi 4 to Wi-Fi 7.
  • ✓ Both products have Bluetooth 5.4 support.
  • ✓ Both products are easy to overclock.
  • ✓ Both products can support up to 256GB of maximum memory.
  • ✓ Both products support DDR5 memory.
  • ✓ Both products have 4 memory slots.
  • ✓ Both products have 2 memory channels.
  • ✓ Both products do not support ECC memory.
  • ✓ Both products support a maximum RAM speed of 8200 MHz.
  • ✓ Both products have 4 USB 2.0 ports.
  • ✓ Both products have one RJ45 port.
  • ✓ Both products have TPM connectors.
  • ✓ Both products have 7.1 audio channels.
  • ✓ Both products have S/PDIF Out ports.
  • ✓ Both products support RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5.
  • ✓ Both products have fan headers.

Main Differences

  • • The Gigabyte B850 Aorus Stealth Ice does not have an easy-to-reset BIOS, while the MSI B850 Gaming Plus Wi-Fi PZ does.
  • • The Gigabyte B850 Aorus Stealth Ice has dual BIOS, while the MSI B850 Gaming Plus Wi-Fi PZ does not.
  • • The Gigabyte B850 Aorus Stealth Ice is 244 mm in height, while the MSI B850 Gaming Plus Wi-Fi PZ is 243.8 mm.
  • • The Gigabyte B850 Aorus Stealth Ice is 305 mm in width, while the MSI B850 Gaming Plus Wi-Fi PZ is 304.8 mm.
  • • The Gigabyte B850 Aorus Stealth Ice supports a maximum RAM speed of 5200 MHz, while the MSI B850 Gaming Plus Wi-Fi PZ supports 5600 MHz.
  • • The Gigabyte B850 Aorus Stealth Ice has 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-A), while the MSI B850 Gaming Plus Wi-Fi PZ has 1.
  • • The Gigabyte B850 Aorus Stealth Ice has 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (USB-A), while the MSI B850 Gaming Plus Wi-Fi PZ has 1.
  • • The Gigabyte B850 Aorus Stealth Ice has 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (USB-C), while the MSI B850 Gaming Plus Wi-Fi PZ has 2.
  • • The Gigabyte B850 Aorus Stealth Ice has an HDMI output, while the MSI B850 Gaming Plus Wi-Fi PZ does not.
  • • The Gigabyte B850 Aorus Stealth Ice does not have any DisplayPort outputs, while the MSI B850 Gaming Plus Wi-Fi PZ has 1.
  • • The Gigabyte B850 Aorus Stealth Ice has 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (through expansion), while the MSI B850 Gaming Plus Wi-Fi PZ has 4.
  • • The Gigabyte B850 Aorus Stealth Ice has 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (through expansion), while the MSI B850 Gaming Plus Wi-Fi PZ has 0.
  • • The Gigabyte B850 Aorus Stealth Ice has 2 SATA 3 connectors, while the MSI B850 Gaming Plus Wi-Fi PZ has 4.
  • • The Gigabyte B850 Aorus Stealth Ice has 8 fan headers, while the MSI B850 Gaming Plus Wi-Fi PZ has 6.
  • • The Gigabyte B850 Aorus Stealth Ice has 2 USB 3.0 ports (through expansion), while the MSI B850 Gaming Plus Wi-Fi PZ has 4.
  • • The Gigabyte B850 Aorus Stealth Ice has 4 M.2 sockets, while the MSI B850 Gaming Plus Wi-Fi PZ has 3.
  • • The Gigabyte B850 Aorus Stealth Ice does not have PCIe x1 slots, while the MSI B850 Gaming Plus Wi-Fi PZ has 2.
  • • The Gigabyte B850 Aorus Stealth Ice has 1 PCIe x4 slot, while the MSI B850 Gaming Plus Wi-Fi PZ has 1.
  • • The Gigabyte B850 Aorus Stealth Ice has 0 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, while the MSI B850 Gaming Plus Wi-Fi PZ has 0.
Specs Comparison
Gigabyte B850 Aorus Stealth Ice

Gigabyte B850 Aorus Stealth Ice

MSI B850 Gaming Plus Wi-Fi PZ

MSI B850 Gaming Plus Wi-Fi PZ

General info:
CPU socket AM5 AM5
chipset B850 B850
form factor ATX ATX
release date May 2025 June 2025
supports Wi-Fi ✓ ✓
Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Has Bluetooth ✓ ✓
Bluetooth version 5.4 5.4
Easy to overclock ✓ ✓
has RGB lighting ✓ ✓
Easy to reset BIOS ✕ ✓
Has dual BIOS ✓ ✕
has aptX ✕ ✕
CPU sockets 1 1
Has integrated graphics ✕ ✕
warranty period 3 years 3 years
height 244 mm 243.8 mm
width 305 mm 304.8 mm
Has integrated CPU ✕ ✕

Both the Gigabyte B850 Aorus Stealth Ice and the MSI B850 Gaming Plus Wi-Fi PZ share a number of similar features, such as an AM5 CPU socket, B850 chipset, and ATX form factor. Both boards support Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), and Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), and are equipped with Bluetooth 5.4. The Gigabyte board includes dual BIOS, whereas the MSI board does not.

In terms of overclocking, both motherboards are designed to be easy to overclock. The Gigabyte model does not have an easy way to reset BIOS, unlike the MSI, which includes an easy BIOS reset feature. Both products lack integrated graphics, and neither has aptX support.

Both boards come with a 3-year warranty. The Gigabyte board measures 244 mm in height and 305 mm in width, while the MSI board is slightly shorter at 243.8 mm in height and 304.8 mm in width. Both have one CPU socket and do not feature integrated CPUs.

Memory:
maximum memory amount 256GB 256GB
RAM speed (max) 5200 MHz 5600 MHz
overclocked RAM speed 8200 MHz 8200 MHz
memory slots 4 4
DDR memory version 5 5
memory channels 2 2
Supports ECC memory ✕ ✕

Both the Gigabyte B850 Aorus Stealth Ice and the MSI B850 Gaming Plus Wi-Fi PZ support a maximum memory capacity of 256GB. Both motherboards are equipped with 4 memory slots, support DDR5 memory, and have 2 memory channels. Neither supports ECC memory.

When it comes to memory speed, the Gigabyte board supports a maximum RAM speed of 5200 MHz, while the MSI board supports a slightly higher maximum speed of 5600 MHz. However, both boards can handle overclocked RAM speeds of up to 8200 MHz.

Ports:
USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-A) 2 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (USB-A) 4 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-C) 1 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (USB-C) 0 0
USB 2.0 ports 4 4
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 ports 0 0
USB 4 40Gbps ports 0 0
USB 4 20Gbps ports 0 0
Thunderbolt 4 ports 0 0
Thunderbolt 3 ports 0 0
has an HDMI output ✓ ✕
DisplayPort outputs 0 1
RJ45 ports 1 1
Has USB Type-C ✓ ✓
eSATA ports 0 0
DVI outputs 0 0
has a VGA connector ✕ ✕
PS/2 ports 0 0

The Gigabyte B850 Aorus Stealth Ice and the MSI B850 Gaming Plus Wi-Fi PZ offer different USB port configurations. The Gigabyte model provides 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-A ports, 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB-A ports, and 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-C port, while the MSI board has 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-A port, 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB-A port, and 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-C ports. Both boards include 4 USB 2.0 ports.

When it comes to display outputs, the Gigabyte board has an HDMI output, but the MSI board lacks HDMI and instead offers a DisplayPort output. Neither board features a VGA connector or DVI outputs.

Both motherboards come with 1 RJ45 port, and both include USB Type-C support. Neither has Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4 ports, nor do they feature USB 4 40Gbps or 20Gbps ports. Both lack eSATA ports and PS/2 ports.

Connectors:
USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (through expansion) 2 4
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 ports (through expansion) 1 0
USB 2.0 ports (through expansion) 4 4
SATA 3 connectors 2 4
fan headers 8 6
USB 3.0 ports (through expansion) 2 4
M.2 sockets 4 3
Has TPM connector ✓ ✓
U.2 sockets 0 0
Has mSATA connector ✕ ✕
SATA 2 connectors 0 0

The Gigabyte B850 Aorus Stealth Ice and the MSI B850 Gaming Plus Wi-Fi PZ offer a range of connector options. The Gigabyte board includes 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port, and 4 USB 2.0 ports through expansion, while the MSI board offers 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports and 4 USB 3.0 ports through expansion, but it lacks a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port.

Both motherboards come with 2 SATA 3 connectors, though the Gigabyte board has 4 fan headers, while the MSI model has 6. The Gigabyte board includes 4 M.2 sockets, compared to the MSI board’s 3 M.2 sockets.

Both motherboards feature a TPM connector and lack U.2 and mSATA connectors. Neither has SATA 2 connectors.

Expansion slots:
PCIe 4.0 x16 slots 0 0
PCIe 5.0 x16 slots 1 1
PCIe 3.0 x16 slots 0 0
PCIe x1 slots 0 2
PCI slots 0 0
PCIe 2.0 x16 slots 0 0
PCIe x4 slots 1 1
PCIe x8 slots 0 0

The Gigabyte B850 Aorus Stealth Ice and the MSI B850 Gaming Plus Wi-Fi PZ both feature 1 PCIe 5.0 x16 slot. Neither board includes PCIe 4.0 x16 slots or PCIe 3.0 x16 slots. Both boards also have 1 PCIe x4 slot.

In terms of smaller PCIe slots, the MSI board offers 2 PCIe x1 slots, while the Gigabyte board does not include any PCIe x1 slots. Neither motherboard has PCI slots or PCIe 2.0 x16 slots, and both are void of PCIe x8 slots.

Audio:
audio channels 7.1 7.1
Has S/PDIF Out port ✓ ✓
audio connectors 2 2

Both the Gigabyte B850 Aorus Stealth Ice and the MSI B850 Gaming Plus Wi-Fi PZ support 7.1 audio channels, offering high-quality sound capabilities. Both motherboards also include an S/PDIF Out port for digital audio output.

Additionally, each board features 2 audio connectors, providing a similar level of connectivity for audio devices.

Storage:
Supports RAID 1 ✓ ✓
Supports RAID 10 (1+0) ✓ ✓
Supports RAID 5 ✓ ✓
Supports RAID 0 ✓ ✓
Supports RAID 0+1 ✕ ✕

Both the Gigabyte B850 Aorus Stealth Ice and the MSI B850 Gaming Plus Wi-Fi PZ support the same RAID configurations. They both support RAID 1, RAID 10 (1+0), RAID 5, and RAID 0. Neither motherboard supports RAID 0+1.

There is no difference between the two products in terms of supported RAID levels.

Comparison Summary

This is a specification comparison between the Gigabyte B850 Aorus Stealth Ice and MSI B850 Gaming Plus Wi-Fi PZ. Both motherboards share features such as an AM5 CPU socket, support for Wi-Fi 4 to Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.4, as well as the ability to overclock and support up to 256GB of RAM. However, the Gigabyte board has dual BIOS, while the MSI model does not. The Gigabyte board also supports a max RAM speed of 5200 MHz, compared to 5600 MHz on the MSI board. Additionally, the Gigabyte board offers 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-A) versus 1 on the MSI board, and it includes an HDMI output, which the MSI model lacks.