ASUS TUF GAMING B850M-PLUS WIFI + Ryzen 9 9950X Combo AMD motherboard
A B850 motherboard paired with a 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X, 14+2+1 80A DrMOS power, DDR5 to 8000 MT/s, PCIe 5.0 x16, three M.2 slots, Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5Gb LAN
- CPU socketAM5
- ChipsetAMD B850
- Form factorMicro ATX
- Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
- Supported memoryUp to 8000+MT/s (OC)
- Max supported RAM192 GB
Motherboard TUF GAMING B850M-PLUS WIFI
- ROG STRIX B850-G Gaming WiFi S$900.99
- ROG STRIX B850-A GAMING WIFI S$821.99
- ROG STRIX B850-I GAMING WIFI$994.99
- ROG STRIX B850-F GAMING WIFI$902.99
- ROG STRIX B850-E GAMING WIFI$1,035.99
- TUF GAMING B850M-PLUS WIFI$902.99
- TUF GAMING B850M-PLUS$758.99
- TUF GAMING B850M-E WIFI$700.99
- TUF GAMING B850 - PLUS WIFI$812.99
- TUF GAMING B850-E WIFI$933.99
- TUF GAMING B850-BTF WIFI W$938.99
- PRIME B850M-K$812.99
CPU + Ryzen 9 9950X
- 16 cores and 32 threads handle heavy multitasking with Ryzen 9 9950X
- 7 GHz max boost speeds up single-thread workloads on Zen 5 architecture
- 14+2+1 80A DrMOS stages deliver stable power for overclocking headroom
- PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots enable fast storage expansion
- Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5Gb Ethernet provide low-latency network connectivity
Combo for AM5 builders
This bundle pairs an ASUS TUF GAMING B850M-PLUS WIFI motherboard with a Ryzen 9 9950X processor. The board uses the AMD B850 chipset on an mATX form factor with an AM5 socket. The CPU delivers 16 cores and 32 threads based on Zen 5 architecture with a 5.7 GHz maximum boost clock. It targets enthusiasts who want a high-core-count platform for heavy multitasking and content creation.
Sustained power delivery
The motherboard employs 14+2+1 80A DrMOS stages on an 8-layer PCB with 8+8 pin ProCool connectors, alloy chokes and durable capacitors. Enlarged VRM and M.2 heatsinks plus a PCH heatsink work with hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 4 to manage thermals during long workloads. Four DDR5 slots support up to 192 GB at speeds up to 8000+ MT/s with EXPO and AEMP profiles. A single PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and three M.2 slots (one PCIe 5.0, two PCIe 4.0) provide high-bandwidth expansion without throttling.
Upgrade path from older AM5
The combo moves a system to the 9000-series CPU and B850 chipset with PCIe 5.0 on the primary M.2 and graphics slot, plus rear USB 20Gbps Type-C and front USB 10Gbps Type-C headers. Connectivity adds Wi-Fi 6E and Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet alongside Realtek ALC1220P 7.1 audio. DIY features include PCIe Slot Q-Release, M.2 Q-Latch, Q-Antenna, Q-Dashboard, Q-LED and BIOS FlashBack. The jump is worthwhile when workloads need 16 cores, DDR5 bandwidth above 5600 MT/s and PCIe 5.0 storage or GPU throughput.
How it compares
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- Price $902.99
- Pricier than about 83% of the 1,906 comparable items (median $224.49).
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Specifications
| Product | |
|---|---|
| Brand name | ASUS |
| Model name | TUF GAMING B850M-PLUS WIFI+R9 9950X |
| Processor | |
| CPU socket | AM5 |
| Chipset | AMD B850 |
| Memory | |
| Memory slot count | 4 × 288pin (DDR5) |
| Supported memory | Up to 8000+MT/s (OC) |
| Max supported RAM | 192 GB |
| Memory channels | Dual Channel |
| ECC support | Yes |
| Buffering | Un-buffered |
| Storage | |
| SATA ports | 4 x SATA 6Gb/s |
| M.2 slots | AMD Ryzen 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) AMD Ryzen 8000 Series Desktop Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 mode)** AMD B850 Chipset M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) |
| SATA and RAID support | AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology supports both PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10 and SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. *RAID 5 Function is only supported by AMD Ryzen 9000 series CPU. |
| Audio & video | |
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC1220P |
| Sound channels | Realtek ALC1220P 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input (Line-in) - Supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback* Audio Features - Audio Shielding - Premium audio capacitors - Dedicated audio PCB layers - Audio cover - Unique de-pop circuit * Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 |
| Connectivity | |
| Maximum network speed | 2.5 Gbit/s |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 802.11 ax |
| Bluetooth support | 5.3 |
| Ports & slots | |
| PCIe 5.0 x16 slots | AMD Ryzen 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode) |
| PCIe 4.0 x16 slots | AMD Ryzen 8000 Series Desktop Processors 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x8/x4 mode) |
| PCIe x1 slots | AMD B850 Chipset 1 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slot |
| Onboard USB headers | 1 x USB 10 Gbit/s connector (supports USB Type-C) 1 x USB 5 Gbit/s header supports 2 additional USB 5 Gbit/s ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 3 additional USB 2.0 ports |
| Power | |
| Power connectors | 1 × 24-pin Main Power connector 2 × 8-pin +12 V CPU Power connectors |
| Size & build | |
| Form factor | Micro ATX |
| Width and length | 9.6 in × 9.6 in |
| Compatibility | |
| Windows 11 support | Supported |
| More details | |
| BIOS | 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS |
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Questions about this item
How hot or loud does the 14+2+1 80A DrMOS power stage run with the Ryzen 9 9950X at full load all day?
The board uses 14+2+1 80A DrMOS stages, an 8-layer PCB, alloy chokes and durable capacitors. Enlarged VRM heatsinks and hybrid fan headers controlled by Fan Xpert 4 manage thermals during sustained workloads.
Which DDR5 memory kit must I already own to reach the 8000+ MT/s overclocked speed listed for this board?
Four 288-pin DDR5 modules up to 192 GB total. The board supports EXPO and AEMP profiles for automatic overclocking to 8000+ MT/s when compatible kits are installed.
Will my PCIe 4.0 graphics card and SATA drives work at full speed in the PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and the four SATA 6Gb/s ports?
Yes. The PCIe 5.0 x16 slot runs PCIe 4.0 cards at x16 or x8/x4 speeds depending on the CPU generation, and the four SATA 6Gb/s ports provide native bandwidth for existing drives.
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