ASUS B850M MAX GAMING WIFI is a micro-ATX motherboard with an AMD AM5 socket for AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 series processors. It offers DDR5 memory, WiFi 6, PCIe 5.0, three M.2 slots, stable 8+2+1-phase power delivery, and smart ASUS features for a powerful gaming, work, or AI computer.
Performance for AMD Ryzen processors
The AM5 socket and 8+2+1-phase power delivery with discrete MOSFETs provide a stable foundation for AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 series processors. The motherboard is ready for gaming builds, content creation, and demanding AI applications.
Fast DDR5 and PCIe 5.0 storage
Take advantage of DDR5 memory with AMD EXPO and AEMP profiles. Three M.2 slots include one PCIe 5.0 slot with transfer speeds of up to 128 Gb/s, allowing the system and applications to start faster.
WiFi 6 and smart cooling options
Integrated WiFi 6 based on the 802.11ax standard offers a theoretical throughput of up to 1.2 Gb/s. Heatsinks, hybrid fan connectors, and Fan Xpert 2+ software help maintain stable and quiet system operation.
The ASUS B850M MAX GAMING WIFI motherboard is designed for building a modern compact micro-ATX computer. The AMD B850 chipset and AM5 socket provide compatibility with AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 processors. The motherboard uses dual-channel DDR5 memory and supports AMD EXPO and ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP) technologies for easy memory performance tuning.
Three M.2 slots are available for fast storage, one of which supports PCIe 5.0 with transfer speeds of up to 128 Gb/s, while two use PCIe 4.0. There is also a PCIe 5.0 slot for modern expansion cards, WiFi 6, LAN, and extensive USB connectivity, including rear USB Type-A ports with speeds of up to 10 Gb/s and an internal USB Type-C connector with speeds of up to 5 Gb/s.
The motherboard simplifies system building and everyday management with ASUS features:
- AI Cache Boost optimizes work with local large language models (LLMs); the manufacturer states up to 29% higher performance.
- AI Advisor helps users navigate the motherboard's features and settings.
- Fan Xpert 2+ enables automatic and manual fan control, including a quiet mode.
- BIOS FlashBack allows the BIOS to be updated from a USB flash drive even without a processor or memory installed.
- The pre-installed I/O shield, SafeSlot, and Q-LED Core simplify installation, increase durability, and assist with startup diagnostics.
Specifications
- Manufacturer
- ASUS
- Model
- B850M MAX GAMING WIFI
- Form factor
- micro-ATX
- Chipset
- AMD B850
- Processor socket
- AMD AM5
- Compatible processors
- AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 series
- System memory
- DDR5, dual-channel
- Number of memory slots
- 4× DIMM
- Memory overclocking support
- AMD EXPO, ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP), UEFI settings
- Power delivery
- 8+2+1-phase design with discrete MOSFETs
- M.2 slots
- 3×
- M.2 interface
- 1× PCIe 5.0, up to 128 Gb/s; 2× PCIe 4.0
- Expansion slot
- PCIe 5.0
- Wireless connectivity
- WiFi 6 (802.11ax), theoretical maximum throughput of up to 1.2 Gb/s
- USB ports
- 2× rear USB Type-A with speeds of up to 10 Gb/s; internal USB Type-C connector with speeds of up to 5 Gb/s
- Cooling
- Heatsinks and hybrid fan connectors
- Fan control
- ASUS Fan Xpert 2+, control via UEFI BIOS
- RGB connectors
- 3× Addressable Gen 2 RGB header
- BIOS features
- UEFI BIOS, BIOS FlashBack
- Diagnostics
- Q-LED Core
- Design features
- Pre-installed I/O shield, SafeSlot
- Software
- ASUS AI Advisor, AI Cache Boost, ASUS GlideX, ASUS DriverHub, Armoury Crate, Aura Sync
