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ASUS ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI vs GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE
Product A: ASUS
63 of 78 known
GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
ASRock B850 Pro RS WiFi
ASRock X870 Pro RS WiFi
ASUS TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI
MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK WIFI
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE
ASUS ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI
ASRock X870E Nova WiFi
ASUS TUF GAMING B850-PLUS WIFI
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ASRock B850 Pro RS WiFi
ASRock X870 Pro RS WiFi
ASUS TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI
MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK WIFI
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE
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ASRock X870E Nova WiFi
ASUS TUF GAMING B850-PLUS WIFIProduct B: GIGABYTE
62 of 78 known
GIGABYTE B650 AORUS ELITE AX
MSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI
MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE
ASUS TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI
GIGABYTE B650 EAGLE AX
ASUS ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI
ASRock X870 Pro RS WiFi
ASRock X870E Nova WiFi
GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO ICE
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GIGABYTE B650 AORUS ELITE AX
MSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI
MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE
ASUS TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI
GIGABYTE B650 EAGLE AX
ASUS ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI
ASRock X870 Pro RS WiFi
ASRock X870E Nova WiFi
GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO ICE32 of 70 fields differ
- 26 different values
- 6 known for one only
- 29 the same
- 9 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 87 motherboards.
- Rear USB-C portsA: 2B: 1ASUS has 1 more.
- Rear USB portsA: 9B: 12GIGABYTE has 3 more.
- Vcore stagesA: 12B: 14GIGABYTE has 2 more.
- Fan headersA: 7B: 6ASUS has 1 more.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AASUS: 244 × 305 mm
- BGIGABYTE: 244 × 305 mm
All 78 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI, 90MB1BP0-M0AAY0, 90MB1BP0-M0EAY01Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b650-a-gaming-wifi-model/specRead 15 October 2026The ASUS spec page names only the model ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI. The ASUS Canada eShop lists part number 90MB1BP0-M0AAY0. Paradigit and a retailer datasheet list 90MB1BP0-M0EAY0.8Retailer pageeshop.asus.com/ca-en/90mb1bp0-m0aay0-rog-strix-b650-a-gaming-wifi.htmlRead 15 October 2026ASUS Canada eShop part number 90MB1BP0-M0AAY0.9Retailer pageparadigit.ie/asus-rog-strix-b650-a-gaming-wifi/21244530/productRead 15 October 2026Paradigit lists the manufacturer product number 90MB1BP0-M0EAY0 for the board.
B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE, B850 A ELITE WF7 ICE1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b850_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 16 October 2026The manual cover lists B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE (B850 A ELITE WF7 ICE). GIGABYTE publishes no separate part number.6Retailer pageamazon.co.uk/dp/B0DQM7H82VRead 16 October 2026Manufacturer Part Number B850 A ELITE WF7 ICE.
GTIN / EAN
195553917766, 47110819177627Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BHMW8R6SRead 15 October 2026The Amazon US listing for ASIN B0BHMW8R6S gives UPC 195553917766 and GTIN 04711081917762. A third GTIN on it, 02220008371270, is not stored, since no other page ties it to this model.
4719331866099, 8895230459475Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DQLKRXKWRead 16 October 2026Amazon US item details list UPC 889523045947 and Mfr Part Number B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE. The EAN 4719331866099 is from Amazon UK, Amazon DE and LDLC.6Retailer pageamazon.co.uk/dp/B0DQM7H82VRead 16 October 2026Amazon UK item details: Global Trade Identification Number 04719331866099.
Announced
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Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
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Segment
Board revision
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Platform
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CPU socket
Chipset
Supported processors
AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b650-a-gaming-wifi-model/specRead 15 October 2026AM5 socket for Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series. The page refers to the ASUS download center for the CPU support list, which was not read. Read on 2026-10-15.
AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b850_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 2-2: Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series. The manual refers to the maker's website for the latest CPU support list. Read on 2026-10-16.
CPU overclocking
Board
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Form factor
Board dimensions
PCB layers
Back-connect design
Power delivery
4 of 6 differ
Power stage layout
14+2+23Reviewhardwarecooking.fr/test-gigabyte-b850-aorus-elite-wifi7-iceRead 16 October 2026The review states 14+2+2 power phases (Vcore+SoC) with OnSemi 55A DrMOS MOSFETs. Sellers and Alktech write 60A for the stages, so the stage rating is not stored.5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DQLKRXKWRead 16 October 2026Bullet: Power Design 14+2+2.6Retailer pageamazon.co.uk/dp/B0DQM7H82VRead 16 October 2026Title and first bullet: Twin 14+2+2 Phases Digital VRM with DrMOS.
CPU core (Vcore) power stages
Vcore power stage rating
Not available
VRM controller
Not available
CPU power connectors
Extra slot power connector
Memory
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Memory type
Memory slots
Max memory
Max memory speed (overclocked)
8,200MT/s3Reviewhardwarecooking.fr/test-gigabyte-b850-aorus-elite-wifi7-iceRead 16 October 2026The review gives up to 256 GB and DDR5-8200 depending on the configuration. It names no CPU family. The launch manual lists only 5200/4800/4400.6Retailer pageamazon.co.uk/dp/B0DQM7H82VRead 16 October 2026Title: up to 8200MHz DDR5 (OC). The listing names no CPU family.
ECC memory
CUDIMM support
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Expansion slots
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Expansion slots
AASUS ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI
| Physical slot | Electrical lanes | PCIe generation | Connected to | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCIe x16 | 16 | 4 | CPU | 1 |
| PCIe x16 | 4 | 4 | Chipset | 1 |
| PCIe x1 | 1 | 4 | Chipset | 2 |
BGIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE
| Physical slot | Electrical lanes | PCIe generation | Connected to | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCIe x16 | 16 | 5 | CPU | 1 |
| PCIe x16 | 1 | 3 | Chipset | 2 |
Full-length PCIe slots
2
3
Fastest PCIe x16 slot generation
4
5
Storage
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M.2 storage slots
AASUS ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI
| Slot | PCIe generation | PCIe lanes | Connected to | Longest drive | Takes SATA drives | Heatsink | Shares lanes with |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.2_1 | 5 | 4 | CPU | M.2 2280 | No | Yes | Not available |
| M.2_2 | 4 | 4 | CPU | M.2 2280 | No | Yes | Not available |
| M.2_3 | 4 | 4 | Chipset | M.2 22110 | No | Yes | The chipset PCIe 4.0 x16 slot is disabled when M.2_3 runs in PCIe mode |
Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b650-a-gaming-wifi-model/specRead 15 October 2026Total 3 x M.2 slots (Key M). Ryzen 9000 and 7000: M.2_1 type 2242/2260/2280 PCIe 5.0 x4 and M.2_2 type 2242/2260/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4. Ryzen 8000: M.2_1 runs PCIe 4.0 x4 and M.2_2 runs PCIe 4.0 x4 or x2. B650 chipset: M.2_3 type 2242/2260/2280/22110 PCIe 4.0 x4, stored as 22110. No slot lists a SATA mode, so sata is false. The page says M.2_3 shares bandwidth with the chipset PCIe 4.0 x16 slot, which is disabled when M.2_3 runs in PCIe mode.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b650-a-gaming-wifi-modelRead 15 October 2026Overview: 3 x M.2 heatsinks and a note that heatsinks cover every slot. 1 x M.2 2242-2280 (PCIe 5.0 x4), 1 x M.2 2242-2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4) and 1 x M.2 2242-22110 (PCIe 4.0 x4).
BGIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE
| Slot | PCIe generation | PCIe lanes | Connected to | Longest drive | Takes SATA drives | Heatsink |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M2A_CPU | 5 | 4 | CPU | M.2 22110 | No | Yes |
| M2B_CPU | 4 | 4 | CPU | M.2 22110 | No | Yes |
| M2C_SB | 4 | 4 | Chipset | M.2 22110 | No | Yes |
M.2 slots
3
3
PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots
1
1
SATA ports
Rear ports
4 of 5 differ
Rear ports
AASUS ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI
| Type | Version | Count | Max link rate (Gbps) |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 | 1 | 20 |
| USB-C | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 1 | 10 |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 3 | 10 |
| USB-A | USB 2.0 | 4 | 0.48 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 | Not available |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort 1.4 | 1 | Not available |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | Not available | 1 | 2.5 |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 5 | Not available |
BGIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE
| Type | Version | Count | Max link rate (Gbps) |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 1 | 10 |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 2 | 10 |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 5 | 5 |
| USB-A | USB 2.0 | 4 | 0.48 |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort 1.4 | 1 | Not available |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | Not available | 1 | 2.5 |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 2 | Not available |
| Optical S/PDIF | Not available | 1 | Not available |
Rear USB ports
9
12
Rear USB-C ports
2
1
Fastest rear USB port
20Gbps
10Gbps
Thunderbolt
Not available
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Internal connectors
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Internal USB headers
AASUS ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI
| Header | Max data rate (Gbps) | Headers | Front ports served |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C header | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| USB 3 header (19-pin) | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| USB 2.0 header (9-pin) | 0.48 | 2 | 4 |
BGIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE
| Header | Max data rate (Gbps) | Headers | Front ports served |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C header | 20 | 1 | 1 |
| USB 3 header (19-pin) | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| USB 2.0 header (9-pin) | 0.48 | 2 | 4 |
Front USB-C header speed
10Gbps
20Gbps
Fan headers
ARGB headers
RGB headers
Networking
4 of 9 differ
Ethernet controllers
Realtek RTL81257Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00660675.htmlRead 16 October 2026LDLC spec table for the ICE: LAN chip Realtek RTL8125. Materiel.net prints the same. The Alktech review names RTL8125D, so the suffix is dropped.8Retailer pagemateriel.net/produit/202412050073.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Realtek RTL8125.
Ethernet ports
1
1
Ethernet speed
2.5Gbps
2.5Gbps
Wi-Fi included
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b650-a-gaming-wifi-model/specRead 15 October 2026The spec table says it supports the 2.4/5GHz frequency band and notes that the Wi-Fi 6E 6GHz band depends on country rules. The overview page says the 6 GHz band is supported and the antenna covers 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b650-a-gaming-wifi-modelRead 15 October 2026The antenna supports the 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz bands.
Max Wi-Fi channel width
Wi-Fi module
Not available
Audio
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Audio codec
Not available
DAC chip
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Not available
Features
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BIOS flashback
Clear CMOS button (rear)
No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b650-a-gaming-wifi-model/specRead 15 October 2026The back panel list has only the BIOS FlashBack button. Clear CMOS is a header on the board.6Reviewchip.pl/2022/12/asus-rog-strix-b650-a-gaming-wifi-test-recenzja-opiniaRead 15 October 2026The reviewer notes the rear panel has a BIOS flash button and misses a Clear CMOS button.
POST code display
Power button on the board
Dual BIOS
Pre-installed I/O shield
Tool-free features
Tool-free M.2 latch, PCIe slot release1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b650-a-gaming-wifi-model/specRead 15 October 2026ASUS Q-Design: M.2 Q-Latch and PCIe Slot Q-Release. The page lists no tool-free M.2 heatsink and no push-on antenna connector.
Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release, Push-on antenna connector2Reviewalktech.co/articles/unboxing-overview-gigabyte-b850-aorus-elite-wifi7-ice-am5-motherboardRead 16 October 2026M.2 EZ-Latch Click makes removing and installing the M.2 heatsink easy and tool-less. M.2 EZ-Latch Plus applies to all three M.2 slots. The PCIe 5.0 x16 slot has PCIe EZ-Latch Plus. The Wi-Fi antennas use WIFI EZ-Plug per the Amazon listings. The review also sees RGB LEDs under the chipset heatsink, which is a single small light that does not count as board lighting.3Reviewhardwarecooking.fr/test-gigabyte-b850-aorus-elite-wifi7-iceRead 16 October 2026M.2 EZ-Latch Plus and M.2 EZ-Latch Click for the SSDs and the heatsink, and an EZ-Latch Plus button that releases the PCIe slot latch.6Retailer pageamazon.co.uk/dp/B0DQM7H82VRead 16 October 2026Bullets: PCIe Gen5 x16 with PCIe UD Slot and EZ-Latch Plus, M.2 Gen5 with EZ-Latch Plus, and Wi-Fi 7 with WIFI EZ-Plug and Directional Antenna.
Measured
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VRM temperature under CPU load
Power draw idle
Not available
Not available
Power draw CPU stress
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In the box
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In the box
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables, 1 x Thermal pad for M.2, 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas, 1 x Cable ties pack, 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package, 1 x ROG key chain, 1 x ROG Strix stickers, 1 x ROG Strix thank you card, 2 x M.2 Rubber Packages, 1 x User guide1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b650-a-gaming-wifi-model/specRead 15 October 2026Accessories list on the specification page.
User's Manual, Quick Installation Guide, 1 x antenna, 2 x SATA cables, 1 x G Connector, 1 x M.2 thermal pad, 2 x packs of M.2 thick/thin rubber pads1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b850_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 1-3. The list is for reference and the manual says the actual items depend on the package. Alktech also lists a metal AORUS case badge in the box.
Links
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Product page
rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b650-a-gaming-wifi-model2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-b650-a-gaming-wifi-modelRead 15 October 2026
www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B850-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-ICE-rev-1x11Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Motherboard/B850-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-ICE-rev-1xRead 16 October 2026The page title appeared in the job and in web search results. gigabyte.com blocks agents, so the page was not read and its content is not used for any value.
Spec sheet
Manual
Not available
www.trovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b850_elite_wifi7_ice.pdf1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b850_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 16 October 2026GIGABYTE User's Manual Rev. 1101 for B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE and B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7, hosted by trovaprezzi.it. The file name for the full manual on download.gigabyte.com was not found.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
3years7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BHMW8R6SRead 15 October 2026Warranty Description: 3 years (US listing). The ASUS Canada eShop also says 3 year manufacturer warranty.8Retailer pageeshop.asus.com/ca-en/90mb1bp0-m0aay0-rog-strix-b650-a-gaming-wifi.htmlRead 15 October 20263 year manufacturer warranty.
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