Gigabyte B850 Gaming X WiFi6E AM5 ATX Motherboard - DDR5
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Gigabyte B850 Gaming X WiFi6E AM5 ATX Motherboard - DDR5
The Gigabyte B850 Gaming X WiFi6E is an ATX motherboard built for AMD Socket AM5, suited to builders who want a feature-complete mid-range platform for Ryzen 9000, 8000, or 7000 series processors. It addresses the need for fast storage, reliable networking, and robust power delivery in a single board, with screwless M.2 and PCIe retention for straightforward assembly.
Why this product
PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot for fast storage
Three M.2 slots are included — one running PCIe 5.0 x4 and two running PCIe 4.0 — giving builders flexibility for high-speed SSDs without sacrificing secondary slots.
12+2+2 phase VRM for stable power
A digital twin 12+2+2 phase VRM with VRM Thermal Armor Advanced helps keep CPU power delivery consistent under sustained workloads.
Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5GbE networking built in
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with a directional high-gain antenna and 2.5GbE wired LAN cover both wireless and wired high-bandwidth connections without an add-in card.
Up to 256 GB DDR5 with AMD EXPO support
Four DIMM slots support dual-channel DDR5 up to 256 GB, with AMD EXPO and XMP profiles for straightforward memory overclocking.
Screwless M.2 and PCIe retention
EZ-Latch Plus covers PCIe and M.2 slots with a tool-free quick-release mechanism, and EZ-Latch Click makes removing M.2 heatsinks screwless.
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 internal header included
The front-panel USB Type-C header runs at USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, supporting fast front-panel connections on compatible cases.
- Form FactorATX (30.5 cm × 24.4 cm)
- CPU SocketAMD Socket AM5
- ChipsetAMD B850
- Memory TypeDDR5, 4 slots, up to 256 GB
- M.2 Slots3 (1× PCIe 5.0, 2× PCIe 4.0)
- NetworkingWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) + 2.5GbE LAN
- Rear USBUSB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, Gen 2 Type-A, Gen 1 ×3, USB 2.0 ×3
- Audio8-CH HD Audio
- SKUGIG-1860
- EAN4719331866457
- Compatible with AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 series processors via Socket AM5.
- Accepts DDR5 non-ECC unbuffered DIMMs (1Rx8, 2Rx8, 1Rx16) in dual-channel configuration across four slots.
- Fits standard ATX cases (30.5 cm × 24.4 cm).
- Integrated graphics output (HDMI, DisplayPort) is only available when using a Ryzen processor with integrated graphics; a discrete GPU is needed otherwise.
- Does not support Intel processors — Socket AM5 is AMD-only.
- DDR4 memory is not compatible; this board requires DDR5 modules.
Best for
- AM5 platform builders who want Ryzen 9000/8000/7000 compatibility with room to upgrade within the same socket.
- Storage-heavy users who need multiple fast M.2 drives alongside four SATA 6 Gb/s ports.
- Wireless-first setups where Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5GbE remove the need for additional network cards.
- Enthusiasts who overclock memory, with AMD EXPO and XMP profiles and DDR5 speeds supported up to 8200 MT/s via O.C.
- Builders who value easier assembly, given the screwless M.2 and PCIe slot retention design.
Trade-offs
- Intel platform builds — the AM5 socket is physically and electrically incompatible with Intel CPUs.
- DDR4 memory owners — this board accepts only DDR5, so existing DDR4 kits cannot be reused.
- Mini-ITX or Micro-ATX cases — at 30.5 cm × 24.4 cm the board requires a full ATX enclosure.
- Workstation ECC memory requirements — only non-ECC unbuffered DIMMs are supported.
AMD Socket AM5 : Supports AMD Ryzen™ 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series Processors
Digital twin 12+2+2 phases VRM solution
Dual Channel DDR5 : 4*DIMMs with AMD EXPO™ Memory Module Support
WIFI EZ-Plug : Quick and easy design for Wi-Fi antenna installation
EZ-Latch Plus : PCIe and M.2 slots with Quick Release & Screwless Design
EZ-Latch Click : M.2 heatsinks with screwless design
Friendly UI : Multi-Theme, AIO Fan Control, and Q-Flash Auto Scan in BIOS and SW.
Ultra-Fast Storage : 3*M.2 slots, including PCIe 5.0x4 slot
Efficient Thermal : VRM Thermal Armor Advanced & M.2 Thermal Guard Ext.
Fast Networking : 2.5GbE LAN & Wi-Fi 6E with directional Ultra-high gain antenna
Extended Connectivity : HDMI, Displayport
- 6-Layer PCB
- Mid-Loss PCB
- 2X Copper PCB
- Premium Choke and Capacitor
- * 6+6 phases parallel power design
- 24 pin ATX Power Connector
- 4+8 pin CPU with UD Solid Pin
- 1 x PCIe 5.0 M.2 Slot
- 2 x PCIe 4.0 M.2 Slots
- 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 with PCIe UD Slot
- 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
- 5 W/mk Thermal Pad
- Integrated IO Shield
- Total 6* PWM / DC Fan Headers
- Dual Fan Curve Mode
- 8-CH HD Audio
- High-End Audio Capacitor
- 1 x RGB LED Header
- 3 x ARGB LED Headers
- Multi-key
- Debug LEDs
X3D Turbo Mode · Unleash New Era Gaming Performance with One-Click Activation.
Infinite Memory Performance · D5 Bionic Corsa Technology.
D5 Bionic Corsa · Advanced AI-enhanced overclocking tech. for DDR5.
Steady Power · Keeps your computing smooth.
* The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, HDMI Trade dress and the HDMI Logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.
General
| Brand | GIGABYTE |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Dimensions | 30.5 cm × 24.4 cm |
| Chipset | AMD B850 |
| CPU Socket | AMD Socket AM5 |
| Supported CPUs | AMD Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series |
| BIOS | 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS |
| I/O Shield | Integrated |
Networking
| Wireless Standard | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | v5.3 |
| Antenna | 2× antenna connectors (2T2R), directional ultra-high gain |
| Wired LAN | 2.5GbE |
Performance
| VRM Phases | Digital twin 12+2+2 phases |
|---|---|
| Memory Support | DDR5, dual channel, up to 256 GB (64 GB per DIMM) |
| Memory Speeds (O.C.) | Up to 8200 MT/s |
| Memory Profile Support | AMD EXPO, XMP |
| PCB | 6-layer, Mid-Loss, 2× Copper |
Ports & Connectivity
| M.2 Slots | 3× M.2 Socket 3 (1× PCIe 5.0 x4, 2× PCIe 4.0) |
|---|---|
| SATA | 4× SATA 6 Gb/s |
| PCIe Slots | 1× PCIe 5.0 x16, 2× PCIe 3.0 x1 |
| Display Output | 1× HDMI 2.1 (up to 4096×2160@60 Hz), 1× DisplayPort 1.4 (up to 3840×2160@144 Hz) |
| Rear USB | 1× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 3× USB 3.2 Gen 1, 3× USB 2.0/1.1, 1× PS/2 |
| Internal USB | 1× USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C header, 1× USB 3.2 Gen 1 header, 2× USB 2.0/1.1 headers |
| Fan Headers | 6× PWM/DC fan headers |
| RGB Headers | 3× ARGB Gen2, 1× RGB |
| Audio | 8-CH HD Audio, high-end audio capacitors, 3× rear audio jacks |
| Power Connectors | 1× 24-pin ATX, 1× 8-pin ATX 12V, 1× 4-pin ATX 12V |
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