Gigabyte B850M Gaming X WiFi 6E AM5 mATX Motherboard DDR5
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Gigabyte B850M Gaming X WiFi 6E AM5 mATX Motherboard DDR5
The Gigabyte B850M Gaming X WiFi 6E AM5 mATX Motherboard is a mid-range platform for builders pairing AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, or 7000 series processors with DDR5 memory. It combines Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, PCIe 5.0 storage support, and thermal management for gaming and content creation workloads in a compact micro-ATX form factor.
Why this product
Wi-Fi 6E with 6GHz band
Realtek Wi-Fi 6E enables 2.4 Gbps wireless performance with Bluetooth 5.3. The directional ultra-high gain antenna reduces dropped connections for streaming and online gaming.
PCIe 5.0 M.2 and x16 slots
One M.2 slot runs PCIe 5.0 x4 for next-generation NVMe drives. The primary PCIe x16 slot delivers PCIe 5.0 bandwidth on Ryzen 9000 and 7000 processors, supporting high-end graphics cards.
DDR5 with AMD EXPO support
Four DIMM slots accommodate up to 256 GB of DDR5 memory with native EXPO profiles for automatic tuning and high-speed operation up to 8200 MT/s (overclocked).
Thermal armor and M.2 heatsinks
VRM Thermal Armor Advanced protects power delivery, while M.2 Thermal Guard keeps storage cool. 5 W/mk thermal pads aid heat transfer.
Screwless installation design
EZ-Latch Plus PCIe and M.2 slots use quick-release mechanisms. EZ-Latch Click M.2 heatsinks attach without screws, speeding up builds.
Dual 2.5GbE and triple display
2.5GbE Realtek LAN handles wired networking. HDMI 2.1 and two DisplayPort 1.4 outputs support up to three displays at 4K resolution.
- SocketAMD AM5
- ChipsetAMD B850
- Form factorMicro ATX (24.4 cm × 24.4 cm)
- Memory4× DDR5 DIMM, up to 256 GB
- M.2 slots2 (1× PCIe 5.0, 1× PCIe 4.0)
- Wi-Fi802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E with Bluetooth 5.3
- Warranty5 years
- SKUGIG-1826
- EAN4719331866433
- Fits AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 series processors in Socket AM5.
- Accepts DDR5 DIMM memory with native and overclocked speed support from 4400 to 8200 MT/s, including AMD EXPO and XMP profiles.
- Supports NVMe M.2 drives via PCIe 5.0 x4 (M2A) and PCIe 4.0 x4 (M2B) slots, plus four SATA 6 Gb/s connections.
- Fits standard micro-ATX cases (24.4 cm × 24.4 cm).
- Includes 5-year manufacturer warranty.
- PCIe slot speed depends on CPU: Ryzen 9000 and 7000 deliver PCIe 5.0 x16, while Ryzen 8000 Phoenix delivers PCIe 4.0 x8 or x4.
Best for
- Ryzen 7000 and 9000 gaming builds needing PCIe 5.0 graphics and fast NVMe storage in a compact footprint.
- Builders wanting integrated Wi-Fi 6E for wireless video streaming and low-latency online play without a separate card.
- Workstations running content creation software that benefits from DDR5 speed and multi-DIMM capacity (up to 256 GB).
- Mini-ITX and micro-ATX case enthusiasts balancing I/O density with compact physical dimensions.
Trade-offs
- Ryzen 8000 (Phoenix) builders: CPU PCIe slots downgrade to PCIe 4.0 x8 or x4, limiting high-end graphics card bandwidth.
- Builders needing Thunderbolt: This board offers USB 3.2 Gen 2 but no Thunderbolt connectivity.
- Multi-GPU setups: Only one PCIe x16 slot; no secondary x8/x8 configuration available.
- Large tower cooling: Compact micro-ATX layout limits space around CPU socket for oversized air coolers.
AMD Socket AM5 : Supports AMD Ryzen™ 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series Processors · Digital twin 10+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.
Efficient Thermal : VRM Thermal Armor Advanced & M.2 Thermal Guard · Fast Networking : 2.5GbE LAN & Wi-Fi 6E with directional Ultra-high gain antenna · Extended Connectivity : HDMI, 2*Displayport
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The latest Wireless solution 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E with new dedicated 6GHz band, enables gigabit wireless performance, provides smooth video streaming, better gaming experience, few dropped connections and speeds up to 2.4Gbps. Moreover, Bluetooth 5 provides 4X range over BT 4.2 and with faster transmission.
These high quality capacitors help deliver high resolution and high fidelity audio to provide the most realistic sound effects. Essentially separates the board's sensitive analog audio components from potential noise pollution at the PCB level.
GAMING series motherboards are engineered to endure and excel. GIGABYTE's one-piece stainless-steel shielding design reinforces the PCIe Slots, providing the extra strength required to support heavy graphics cards.
X3D Turbo Mode's unique optimization parameters allow even Ryzen 9000 X3D gaming Performance enhance & Ryzen 9000 non-X3D processors to achieve similar gaming performance levels as their Ryzen X3D counterparts. Experience smoother gameplay, higher frame rates, and reduced latency with GIGABYTE's BIOS innovation- X3D Turbo Mode.
General
| Brand | GIGABYTE |
|---|
Networking
| LAN | 2.5GbE Realtek RTL8852CE |
|---|---|
| Wireless standard | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) |
| Wireless bands | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz with 160 MHz channel |
| Wireless throughput | Up to 2.4 Gbps |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
Performance
| CPU socket | AMD Socket AM5 (Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 series) |
|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR5 DIMM (dual channel) |
| Memory capacity | 4 slots, up to 256 GB (64 GB per DIMM) |
| Memory speed | DDR5-4400 to DDR5-8200 (native and overclocked) |
| Memory support | AMD EXPO, XMP 3.0, non-ECC unbuffered |
| VRM | 10+2+2 phases (digital twin) |
| PCIe x16 slot | PCIe 5.0 x16 (Ryzen 9000/7000); PCIe 4.0 x8 or x4 (Ryzen 8000) |
| PCIe x4 slot | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| M.2 (CPU-connected) | 1× PCIe 5.0 x4, 1× PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| SATA ports | 4× 6 Gb/s |
| RAID support | RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (SATA only) |
Ports & power
| Rear USB | 1× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2× USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 4× USB 2.0/1.1 |
|---|---|
| Internal USB headers | 1× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1× USB 3.2 Gen 1 (2 ports), 2× USB 2.0/1.1 (4 ports) |
| Video outputs | 1× HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3, HDR), 2× DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Display support | Up to triple-display (4K@144Hz on DisplayPort) |
| Audio output | Realtek HD Audio CODEC; 2/4/5.1/7.1 channel; 8-CH HD; high-end audio capacitors |
| Power connectors | 1× 24-pin ATX, 1× 8-pin 12V |
| Fan headers | 4× PWM/DC (1× CPU, 1× CPU/water pump, 1× system, 1× system/water pump) |
| RGB headers | 3× Addressable RGB Gen 2, 1× RGB LED strip |
| Other I/O | 1× PS/2 keyboard/mouse, Wi-Fi antenna connectors (EZ-Plug) |
Physical
| Form factor | Micro ATX |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 24.4 cm × 24.4 cm |
| PCB layers | 6-layer, mid-loss, 2× copper |
| Thermal features | VRM Thermal Armor Advanced, M.2 Thermal Guard, 5 W/mk thermal pads |
| I/O shield | Integrated stainless-steel |
| BIOS | 256 Mb Flash, UEFI AMI; Q-Flash Plus (update without CPU/RAM), multi-theme, AIO fan control |
| Warranty | 5 years |
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