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. With dimensions of 304.8 x 243.84 mm, this board fits standard ATX cases and offers a solid foundation for building a powerful AMD-based system. It supports DDR5 memory across four DIMM slots with dual-channel capability, accommodating speeds of up to 8200 MHz and a maximum capacity of 256 GB.
Connectivity and Expansion
The MSI B850 GAMING PLUS WIFI6E provides extensive connectivity options, including four SATA III ports and three M.2 slots for fast storage configurations. Expansion is covered by two PCIe 3.0 x16 slots. For USB connectivity, the board includes USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C and Type-A ports, USB 3.2 Gen 1, and USB 2.0 ports, along with multiple internal headers. Display output is handled via one HDMI 2.1 port and one DisplayPort 1.2. Wired networking is provided by a Realtek RTL8125D controller supporting 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet.
Wireless and Audio Capabilities
This motherboard integrates Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) support, covering a wide range of wireless standards including Wi-Fi 4, 5, and 6E, ensuring fast and reliable wireless connectivity. Bluetooth 5.3 is also included for peripheral connectivity. Audio is handled by a Realtek ALC897 chip delivering 7.1-channel output, complemented by an S/PDIF output for digital audio connections. The UEFI AMI BIOS with ACPI 6.5 support rounds out the 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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