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TUF GAMING B850-PLUS WIFI
Released January 2025.4Reviewalktech.co/articles/unboxing-overview-asus-tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi-am5-motherboardRead 14 October 2026Article of 2025-01-07, written for the arrival of the B850 and B840 chipsets. The author says he looks at a B850 board to get in on the launch excitement. Last checked 14 October 2026.
- CPU socket
- AM5
- Chipset
- AMD B850
- Form factor
- ATX
- M.2 slots
- 3
64 of 78 fields known.
At a glance
Ports
- USB-C USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
- 3 USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 2
- 4 USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 1
- 2 USB-A USB 2.0
- DisplayPort 1.4
- HDMI 2.1
- Ethernet (RJ45)
- 5 3.5 mm audio
- USB-C header
- USB 3 header (19-pin)
- 2 USB 2.0 header (9-pin)
General
- Model numbers
- TUF GAMING B850-PLUS WIFI, 90MB1J30-M0EAY01Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026The page names the model TUF GAMING B850-PLUS WIFI. The part number 90MB1J30-M0EAY0 is on LDLC Pro.8Retailer pageldlc.pro/fiche/PB00659304.htmlRead 14 October 2026The data sheet lists the model as 90MB1J30-M0EAY0.
- Announced
- Not available
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Not available
- Launch price (US)
- Not available
- Markets
- Not available
- Colours
- Not available
- Board revision
- Not available
Platform
- Chipset
- AMD B8501Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026
- Supported processors
- AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026AM5 for Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series. The page refers to the ASUS download center for the CPU support list. Read on 2026-10-14.
- CPU overclocking
- Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifiRead 14 October 2026The page describes Dynamic OC Switcher, which switches between a manual overclock and Precision Boost Overdrive, and Core Flex for CPU power and thermal limits. AMD's chipset page also lists CPU overclocking for B850.8Retailer pageldlc.pro/fiche/PB00659304.htmlRead 14 October 2026The data sheet lists advanced overclocking features: yes.12Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/chipsets/am5.htmlRead 14 October 2026AMD's chipset page lists enhanced overclocking capabilities for B850 and Ryzen processor overclocking enabled. This is the chip maker's page, not the board maker's.
Board
Front and side, drawn to scale.
- Board dimensions
- Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026ATX form factor, 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm).
- PCB layers
- 82Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifiRead 14 October 2026Overview page: Eight Layered PCB design.5Reviewgeekawhat.com/asus-tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026The text names an 8-layer PCB design.
- RGB lighting on the board
- Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifiRead 14 October 2026The overview page lists Aura Edge Lighting. ALKtech and GeekaWhat describe a lit TUF Gaming motif or strip along the board edge.4Reviewalktech.co/articles/unboxing-overview-asus-tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi-am5-motherboardRead 14 October 2026An illuminated TUF Gaming motif runs along the long edge of the board.5Reviewgeekawhat.com/asus-tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026A small strip of RGB lighting at the bottom right of the PCB. It is controlled in Armoury Crate or SignalRGB.
Power delivery
- Power stage layout
- 14+2+12Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifiRead 14 October 202614(80A)+2(80A)+1(80A) power stages: 14 Vcore, 2 SOC and 1 Misc, all DrMOS.6Reviewguru3d.com/review/asus-tuf-b850plus-wifi-motherboard-review/page-17Read 14 October 202614 x 80A MOSFETs for the Vcore, 2 x 80A for the SOC and 1 x 80A for the Misc.
- CPU core (Vcore) power stages
- 142Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifiRead 14 October 202614 Vcore power stages (80A, DrMOS).
- Vcore power stage rating
- 80A2Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifiRead 14 October 2026Each Vcore power stage is rated 80 A. The SOC and Misc stages are also 80 A.
- CPU power connectors
- 8+8 pin1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026Internal connectors: 2 x 8-pin +12V CPU power connectors and the 24-pin main power connector.2Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifiRead 14 October 2026ProCool power connectors: proprietary 8+8 pin connectors.
- Extra slot power connector
- No1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026The internal connector list has no extra slot power connector. GeekaWhat says the same.5Reviewgeekawhat.com/asus-tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026The board has no additional PCI-E power connector.
Memory
- Memory type
- DDR51Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026
- Max memory
- 256GB1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026The page and the January 2025 manual say max. 256GB. Some early retailer and review copies say 192GB.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/TUF_GAMING_B850-PLUS_WIFI/E25809_TUF_GAMING_B850-PLUS_WIFI_UM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary: 4 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5.
- Max memory speed (overclocked)
- 8,000MT/s1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026Up to 8000+MT/s (OC) with Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series. The Ryzen 9000 value is stored. The page says supported speeds and module counts vary with the CPU and memory configuration.
- CUDIMM support
- Not available
Expansion slots
- Expansion slots
Physical slot Electrical lanes PCIe generation Connected to Count PCIe x16 16 5 CPU 1 PCIe x16 4 4 Chipset 1 PCIe x1 1 4 Chipset 2 Source1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026Ryzen 9000 and 7000: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (x16 mode). Ryzen 8000: PCIe 4.0 x16 at x8 or x4. Chipset: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot at x4 and 2 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slots. The PCIEX16(G4) slot shares bandwidth with M.2_3 and is disabled when M.2_3 runs.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/TUF_GAMING_B850-PLUS_WIFI/E25809_TUF_GAMING_B850-PLUS_WIFI_UM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Layout and the shared bandwidth table: PCIEX16(G4) runs at x4 when M.2_3 is not used.- Full-length PCIe slots
- 2
- Fastest PCIe x16 slot generation
- 5
Storage
- M.2 storage slots
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 22110 No Yes Not available M.2_3 4 4 Chipset M.2 2280 No Yes PCIEX16(G4) slot is disabled when M.2_3 is used Source1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026Ryzen 9000 and 7000: M.2_1 is PCIe 5.0 x4 type 2280. M.2_2 is PCIe 4.0 x4 type 2242/2260/2280/22110. Ryzen 8000: M.2_1 runs PCIe 4.0 x4 and M.2_2 runs PCIe 4.0 x4 or x2. M.2_3 is on the chipset at PCIe 4.0 x4, type 2280. Key M slots. SATA support is from ALKtech, not the maker. Heatsinks are from the overview page.2Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifiRead 14 October 2026Two M.2 heatsinks cover the three M.2 slots.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/TUF_GAMING_B850-PLUS_WIFI/E25809_TUF_GAMING_B850-PLUS_WIFI_UM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Chapter 1 item 6 lists the M.2 types and PCIe modes per CPU family. The shared bandwidth table lists PCIEX16(G4) against M.2_3.4Reviewalktech.co/articles/unboxing-overview-asus-tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi-am5-motherboardRead 14 October 2026M.2 slots support NVMe drives only. M.2 SATA drives will not work in any of the three slots. All three slots have heatsink coverage.- M.2 slots
- 3
- PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots
- 1
Rear ports
- Rear ports
Type Version Count Max link rate (Gbps) USB-C USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 1 20 USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 2 3 10 USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 1 4 5 USB-A USB 2.0 2 0.48 DisplayPort DisplayPort 1.4 1 Not available HDMI HDMI 2.1 1 Not available Ethernet (RJ45) Not available 1 2.5 3.5 mm audio Not available 5 Not available - Rear USB ports
- 10
- Rear USB-C ports
- 1
- Fastest rear USB port
- 20Gbps
- Thunderbolt
- Not available
Internal connectors
- Internal USB headers
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 - Front USB-C header speed
- 10Gbps
- Fan headers
- 71Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026CPU fan, CPU OPT fan, AIO pump and 4 chassis fan headers, all 4-pin.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/TUF_GAMING_B850-PLUS_WIFI/E25809_TUF_GAMING_B850-PLUS_WIFI_UM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table of fan and pump headers: CPU_FAN, CPU_OPT, CHA_FAN1 to CHA_FAN4 and AIO_PUMP, 1 A each.5Reviewgeekawhat.com/asus-tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Seven PWM headers: CPU_Fan, CPU_Opt, AIO_Pump and four chassis fan headers.
Networking
- Ethernet controllers
- Realtek RTL81254Reviewalktech.co/articles/unboxing-overview-asus-tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi-am5-motherboardRead 14 October 2026LAN: Realtek RTL8125D 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet. The suffix D is left out. LDLC Pro also lists a Realtek 2.5 GbE controller.
- Ethernet ports
- 1
- Ethernet speed
- 2.5Gbps
- Wi-Fi standard
- Wi-Fi 71Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 20262x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be).
- Wi-Fi bands
- 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026Supports 2.4/5/6GHz. The 6 GHz band and bandwidth vary by country.
- Max Wi-Fi channel width
- 160MHz1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026Wi-Fi 7 160MHz bandwidth, up to 2.9 Gbps.4Reviewalktech.co/articles/unboxing-overview-asus-tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi-am5-motherboardRead 14 October 2026The MT7925B22M supports the 160 MHz channel width.6Reviewguru3d.com/review/asus-tuf-b850plus-wifi-motherboard-review/page-17Read 14 October 2026The MediaTek module does not support 320 MHz. The maker states 160 MHz.
- Wi-Fi module
- MediaTek MT79254Reviewalktech.co/articles/unboxing-overview-asus-tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi-am5-motherboardRead 14 October 2026WIFI: MediaTek MT7925B22M Wi-Fi 7 module with built-in Bluetooth 5.4. The module name MT7925B22M is stored as MT7925.6Reviewguru3d.com/review/asus-tuf-b850plus-wifi-motherboard-review/page-17Read 14 October 2026The MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 module does not support the full 320 MHz channel width of higher-end models.
Audio
Features
- Clear CMOS button (rear)
- No1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026The back panel list has only the BIOS FlashBack button. Clear CMOS is a header on the board.
- POST code display
- No1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026Special features list ASUS Q-LED with four status LEDs (CPU, DRAM, VGA, boot device). No Q-Code display is listed.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/TUF_GAMING_B850-PLUS_WIFI/E25809_TUF_GAMING_B850-PLUS_WIFI_UM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Layout item 18: Q-LEDs (CPU, DRAM, VGA and boot device). No two-digit display on the layout.
- Power button on the board
- No1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026The internal connector list and the special features list name no power or start button on the board.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/TUF_GAMING_B850-PLUS_WIFI/E25809_TUF_GAMING_B850-PLUS_WIFI_UM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026The layout lists no power or start button.
- Dual BIOS
- No1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026BIOS is a single 256 Mb flash ROM. Dual BIOS is not stated.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/TUF_GAMING_B850-PLUS_WIFI/E25809_TUF_GAMING_B850-PLUS_WIFI_UM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary: 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS. Dual BIOS is not stated.
- Pre-installed I/O shield
- Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026Special features list: Pre-mounted I/O shield.4Reviewalktech.co/articles/unboxing-overview-asus-tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi-am5-motherboardRead 14 October 2026The board has an integrated I/O shield design.
- Tool-free features
- Tool-free M.2 latch, PCIe slot release, Push-on antenna connector1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026ASUS Q-Design: M.2 Q-Latch, PCIe Slot Q-Release and Q-Antenna. The M.2 heatsinks are not listed as tool-free and are screwed on per GeekaWhat and Guru3D.2Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifiRead 14 October 2026PCIe Slot Q-Release lever, Q-Antenna snap-in Wi-Fi antenna and M.2 Q-Latch are described on the page.
Measured
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- VRM temperature under CPU load
- Not available
- Power draw idle
- Not available
- Power draw CPU stress
- Not available
In the box
- In the box
- 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables, 1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, 1 x TUF GAMING sticker, 2 x M.2 rubber packages, 1 x Quick start guide1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026Accessories list on the specification page, the same as the manual's package contents.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/TUF_GAMING_B850-PLUS_WIFI/E25809_TUF_GAMING_B850-PLUS_WIFI_UM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026
Links
- Product page
- www.asus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi2Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifiRead 14 October 2026
- Spec sheet
- www.asus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspec1Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-b850-plus-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026
- Manual
- dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/TUF_GAMING_B850-PLUS_WIFI/E25809_TUF_GAMING_B850-PLUS_WIFI_UM_V2_WEB.pdf3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM5/TUF_GAMING_B850-PLUS_WIFI/E25809_TUF_GAMING_B850-PLUS_WIFI_UM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026ASUS user's manual E25809, revised edition V2, January 2025.
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Warranty
- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- 3years8Retailer pageldlc.pro/fiche/PB00659304.htmlRead 14 October 2026Garantie commerciale: 3 ans constructeur. LDLC Pro is a French shop, so this is the French maker warranty.
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Sources
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- Retailer pageldlc.pro/fiche/PB00659304.html
- Spec databasee-catalog.co.uk/ASUS-TUF-GAMING-B850-PLUS-WIFI.htm
- Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/chipsets/am5.html
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