The MSI B850 GAMING PLUS WIFI6E is an ATX motherboard built on the AMD B850 chipset, designed for the AM5 socket and compatible with AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 Series processors. Measuring 304.8 x 243.84 mm, it offers a solid foundation for gaming and enthusiast builds. The board features four DDR5 DIMM slots supporting dual-channel memory configurations with speeds up to 8200 MHz and a maximum capacity of 256 GB.
Storage and Expansion
The MSI B850 GAMING PLUS WIFI6E provides versatile storage and expansion options. Three M.2 slots are available for fast NVMe storage, complemented by four SATA III connectors for additional drives. Two PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots offer flexibility for graphics cards and other expansion cards. Display output is handled through one HDMI 2.1 port and one DisplayPort 1.2, making it suitable for a range of monitor setups.
Connectivity and Audio
Connectivity is a strong point of this board. It includes Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) support covering a wide range of wireless standards, along with Bluetooth 5.3 for seamless wireless peripherals. Wired networking is handled by a Realtek RTL8125D controller delivering 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet speeds. The USB lineup includes USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C and Type-A ports, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, and multiple USB 2.0 ports for legacy devices. Audio is powered by a Realtek ALC897 chip offering 7.1-channel output with S/PDIF out support, rounding out a well-equipped feature set.
Product number manufacturer:
7E80-001R
Audio
BIOS
Connectivity
USB 3.2 (Gen 1) type A ports:
1
USB 3.2 (Gen 1) type C ports:
0
USB 3.2 (Gen 2) type A ports:
1
USB 3.2 (Gen 2) type C ports:
2
Expansion slots
PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots:
2
Internal I/O
USB 3.1 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors:
1
USB 3.1 (Gen 1) header(s):
4
Memory
Supported memory clock speeds:
4800,5600,6400,8200 MHz
Networking
Network technology (wired):
802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Physical characteristics
Processor
Compatible processor series:
AMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series
Sockets
Technical details
Great upgrade from my old MSI motherboard at a reasonable price. Would recommend for any AMD users out there.
Great board with fantastic connections, clearly marked headers and intuitive BIOS. Also a very reasonable price for the performance. And of course the white looks fantastic contrasting with my black case. Would recommend!
Daire Healy | Reviewed on: 06-04-2026
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