TUF GAMING B850M-PLUS
The ASUS TUF GAMING B850M-PLUS distills the essential features of the latest AMD Ryzen™ processors into a compact yet powerful micro-ATX motherboard. Designed with military-grade components, reinforced PCIe slots, and an upgraded 14+2+1 (80A) power stage design, it guarantees stable performance even under demanding gaming and AI workloads.
With DDR5 support for speeds beyond 8000 MT/s and ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP), users can maximize system performance with simple memory tuning. PCIe 5.0 graphics and an ultra-fast PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot ensure next-generation bandwidth, while additional PCIe 4.0 M.2 and SATA ports offer versatile storage options.
Connectivity is future-ready, with rear USB 20Gbps Type-C®, front-panel USB 10Gbps, Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet, and DisplayPort + HDMI outputs. Cooling innovations include enlarged VRM heatsinks, dual M.2 heatsinks, chipset heatsink, multiple fan headers, and AIO pump support for complete thermal control.
Gamers benefit from immersive audio via the Realtek ALC1220P codec with DTS® Audio Processing and premium capacitors. ASUS Aura Sync RGB with addressable Gen 2 headers ensures synchronized system lighting.
For DIY enthusiasts, the TUF GAMING B850M-PLUS offers PCIe Slot Q-Release, M.2 Q-Latch, Q-LED, BIOS FlashBack™, and a pre-mounted I/O shield for simplified builds. Backed by TUF durability including LANGuard, SafeSlot, SafeDIMM, stainless steel I/O, and ESD protection, this board is engineered for long-lasting performance.
Features
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AMD AM5 socket with support for Ryzen™ 9000 / 8000 / 7000 CPUs
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14+2+1 power stages (80A) with Digi+ VRM and ProCool connectors
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DDR5 up to 8000+ MT/s with AMD EXPO™ and ASUS AEMP support
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PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot for GPU, plus PCIe 5.0/4.0 M.2 slots
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3x M.2 slots: 1x PCIe 5.0 x4, 2x PCIe 4.0 x4
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Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet with TUF LANGuard protection
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USB 20Gbps Type-C® (rear) + USB 10Gbps Type-C® (front)
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DIY-friendly design: PCIe Slot Q-Release, M.2 Q-Latch, Q-LED, BIOS FlashBack™, Pre-mounted I/O shield
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Cooling optimized: Enlarged VRM heatsinks, dual M.2 heatsinks, chipset heatsink, AIO pump & multiple fan headers
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Premium audio: Realtek ALC1220P codec, DTS® Audio Processing, premium capacitors, de-pop circuit
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Aura Sync RGB with 3x Addressable Gen 2 headers
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TUF protection: SafeSlot, SafeDIMM, Stainless steel I/O shield, ESD Guards, TUF capacitors & chokes
Specifications
| Categories | Details |
|---|---|
| CPU Support | AMD Socket AM5 for Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, 7000 Series Desktop Processors |
| Chipset | AMD B850 |
| Form Factor | micro-ATX, 9.6″ x 9.6″ (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) |
| Power Design | 14+2+1 Power Stages (80A DrMOS), Digi+ VRM, ProCool 8+8 pin connectors, 8-layer PCB |
| Memory | 4x DDR5 DIMM, up to 256GB, up to 8000+ MT/s (OC), Dual Channel, AMD EXPO™, AEMP, On-Die ECC |
| Expansion Slots | 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot, 1x PCIe 4.0 x1 |
| Storage | 3x M.2 (1x PCIe 5.0, 2x PCIe 4.0), 4x SATA 6Gb/s, AMD RAIDXpert2 RAID 0/1/5/10 (varies by CPU) |
| Networking | Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet, TUF LANGuard |
| Audio | Realtek ALC1220P, 7.1 Surround, DTS® Audio Processing, premium capacitors, de-pop circuit |
| USB (Rear I/O) | 1x USB 20Gbps Type-C®, 3x USB 10Gbps (Type-A), 4x USB 5Gbps (Type-A), 4x USB 2.0 (Type-A) |
| USB (Front) | 1x USB 10Gbps Type-C®, 1x USB 5Gbps header (2 ports), 2x USB 2.0 headers (4 ports) |
| Display Outputs | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 (8K@30Hz), 1x HDMI 2.1 (4K@60Hz) |
| Cooling | Enlarged VRM Heatsinks, Chipset Heatsink, Dual M.2 Heatsinks, CPU/CPU OPT/AIO headers, 3x Chassis fan headers |
| RGB | 3x Addressable Gen 2 headers, Aura Sync RGB |
| Special Features | AI Cache Boost (LLM optimization), ASUS AI Advisor, ASUS Armoury Crate, ASUS DriverHub, PCIe Slot Q-Release, M.2 Q-Latch, Q-LED, SafeSlot, SafeDIMM, BIOS FlashBack™, Stainless steel I/O |
| Accessories | 2x SATA cables, ASUS TUF Gaming sticker, 2x M.2 rubber packages, 1x M.2 screw package, Quick start guide |
| OS Support | Windows 11, Windows 10 (64-bit) |
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