ASUS has unveiled the B850 and B840 series AM5 motherboards for AMD processors, featuring models from the ROG Strix, TUF Gaming, and Prime families. The B850 series offers high performance with faster speeds, additional ports, WiFi 7 support, DDR5 compatibility, and user-friendly features like tool-free M.2 SSD installation.
In contrast, the B840 series targets budget-conscious builders who don’t require overclocking or PCIe 5.0 components, making it ideal for efficient PCs with integrated graphics. The B840 models are exclusively from the Prime family.
Additionally, ASUS is introducing two X870E motherboards for AMD CPUs: the ROG Crosshair X870E Apex, optimized for overclocking, and the ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme, set for release in the first quarter. More details are available in the ASUS X870E/X870 motherboard guide.
An easier optimization experience
ASUS continues to refine its trusted BIOS interface, now offering a 1920x1080 resolution starting with the AMD 800 series motherboards, including the B850 and B840 models. This enhancement allows users to view more settings at a glance for easier navigation.
The new BIOS Q-Dashboard adds further value by providing a top-down view of the motherboard model within the BIOS, with labeled components and connections to help new builders understand their hardware layout.
For additional support, ASUS AI Advisor software, available for X870E, X870, B850, and B840 motherboards, offers guidance on ASUS-exclusive features, BIOS settings, and general PC optimization, making it especially useful for first-time builders.
ROG Strix B850 motherboards take the gaming world by storm
Gamers everywhere trust ROG Strix motherboards to deliver excellent gaming performance, bold style and wide connectivity options. The latest B850 ROG Strix options kick into high gear with features that used to be exclusive to the ROG Crosshair series.
ROG Strix B850-E Gaming WiFi
The ROG Strix B850-E Gaming WiFi is the top-tier model in the ROG Strix B850 lineup, ideal for users seeking to maximize the performance of a high-end AMD Ryzen™ CPU with a B-Series motherboard. It features a robust 8-layer PCB with 2-ounce copper layers for superior signal integrity and a powerful 16+2+2 VRM architecture, supporting overclocking with tools like AI Overclocking and Dynamic OC Switcher. For next-gen components, it includes a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot equipped with the ASUS PCIe Q-Release Slim mechanism for easy GPU removal.
Compared to its predecessor, the ROG Strix B650E-E Gaming WiFi, this motherboard introduces several enhancements. It adds a second PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot for ultra-fast storage, a 5G Ethernet port for high-speed wired connections, and onboard WiFi 7 for cutting-edge wireless networking. The board also offers expanded USB connectivity, including a USB4® port with 40Gbps bandwidth and a rear USB Type-C® port with 20Gbps speeds and 30-watt Power Delivery for fast device charging.
Gamers will appreciate the premium ROG SupremeFX audio solution, featuring the ALC4080 codec for 32-bit/384 kHz high-resolution playback and a Savitech amplifier for delivering high-fidelity sound to headsets, ensuring an immersive gaming experience.
ROG Strix B850-F Gaming WiFi
In many ways, the ROG Strix B850-F Gaming WiFi is like the little brother of the ROG Strix B850-E Gaming WiFi. The B850-F sports a similar classic gaming motherboard aesthetic highlighted by charcoal hues, angular lines and RGB LED accents. It drives the CPU with a robust power design, and it is ready for PCIe 5.0 SSDs and graphics cards.
If the premium features of the ROG Strix B850-E Gaming WiFi will end up as luxuries instead of necessities in a given build, the ROG Strix B850-F Gaming WiFi might be the better option. It foregoes the USB4 port, fifth M.2 slot and fast-charging capabilities of the rear-panel USB 20Gbps port. But it is still well-equipped and ready to connect a large storage array, cutting-edge components and a full battlestation’s worth of peripherals.
ROG Strix B850-A Gaming WiFi
The “-A” model in any Strix lineup is a perennial favorite, thanks to its alternate visual design. While the previously discussed Strix models lean into the classic gamer aesthetic that ROG helped define, the ROG Strix B850-A Gaming WiFi stands out from the pack with a completely different colorway. White and silver surfaces, standing in subtle contrast to the cobble-gray PCB, give this motherboard a fresh, clean look. Pair it with a white-themed chassis and components to craft a PC with unforgettable style.
ROG Strix B850-I Gaming WiFi
The ROG Strix B850-I Gaming WiFi is a Mini-ITX marvel that empowers users to bring the next-level performance of an AMD Ryzen CPU into a pint-sized PC. It is small enough to hold with one hand, yet it’s decked out with cutting-edge features. Two DIMM slots let you install up to 96GB of high-speed DDR5 RAM. Its PCIe 5.0 x16 slot lets you install one of the most powerful graphics cards of today and tomorrow. The board’s smaller dimensions don’t afford much room, but we made space for two PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots. To accommodate all the necessary connections for this petite board, it features an extra-thick 10-layer PCB. Active cooling for the VRMs ensures stable operation, even in the cramped interior of an SFF chassis.
TUF Gaming B850 motherboards drill down on gaming essentials
TUF Gaming motherboards deliver durability, essential gaming features, and a straightforward design. They incorporate premium black metallic capacitors with 52% greater temperature tolerance and 2.5 times the lifespan of standard capacitors. The stainless-steel rear I/O panel offers three times the corrosion resistance of standard panels, passing a rigorous 72-hour salt fog test. TUF LANGuard technology further protects against lightning strikes and static electricity while boosting network performance.
Three TUF Gaming B850 models stand out:
TUF Gaming B850-Plus WiFi (ATX): Ideal for gamers seeking advanced features, this board supports PCIe 5.0 graphics cards and SSDs, onboard WiFi 7, and 10 rear USB ports, including a USB 20Gbps Type-C. It incorporates build-friendly features such as PCIe Slot Q-Release, M.2 Q-Latch for tool-free SSD installation, and BIOS FlashBack for firmware updates without a CPU. The bundled WiFi Q-Antenna ensures easy and efficient network connectivity.
TUF Gaming B850M-Plus WiFi and TUF Gaming B850M-Plus (microATX): Designed for compact builds, these microATX boards offer robust 14+2+1 power stages with enlarged VRM heatsinks for optimal CPU performance. Both models feature extensive USB connectivity, including a high-speed USB 20Gbps Type-C port.
All three motherboards support ASUS AI Advisor, providing instant assistance with software, firmware, and hardware queries, making them perfect for gamers at any level.
ASUS Prime B840 motherboards claim new territory
For builders constructing an energy-efficient, rock-solid system around a mainstream CPU—perhaps a Ryzen G-Series processor with boosted integrated graphics—ASUS Prime B840 motherboards are here to serve. While there is no support for PCIe 5.0 here, users can still take full advantage of all but the absolute latest graphics cards, and three onboard M.2 slots make it easy to get a storage system up and running. The Prime B840-Plus WiFi is also no slouch in the networking department: its 2.5G Ethernet port and onboard WiFi 6E are ready for action.
For builders who prefer a MicroATX option to fit in a space-saving chassis like the ASUS Prime AP201 Tempered Glass, the Prime B840M-A WiFi and Prime B840M-A are ready to answer the call. These capable boards trim back on the expansion slot capabilities of the larger Prime B840-Plus WiFi, but they offer an otherwise quite similar feature set. Users of this board may rely on integrated graphics, so these motherboards are equipped with a second DisplayPort output to let them enjoy a multi-monitor setup.
Even more AMD motherboards for consideration
This release introduces the latest ASUS B850 and B840 options for assembling a PC around the capabilities of the latest AMD Ryzen CPUs. But there are even more options that users might consider, such as high-end ASUS X870 and X870E models. Click here for an overview of all the current AMD motherboard options.
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