Which CPUs work with the ROG Strix B850-E Gaming WiFi?

It uses AMD Socket AM5 and supports Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series desktop processors.

How many M.2 slots does the ROG Strix B850-E have?

It has five M.2 slots: one M.2 22110 at PCIe 5.0 x4, two M.2 2280 at PCIe 5.0 x4, and two M.2 2280 at PCIe 4.0 x4, all under heatsinks.

How much memory does the B850-E support?

Four DIMM slots run DDR5 in dual-channel mode to a maximum of 256GB, rated for 8000+ MT/s when overclocked.

What is AEMP on this motherboard?

ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile presents optimised frequency, timing and voltage profiles for PMIC-restricted DDR5 modules that would otherwise be locked to slower settings.

What power stages does the ROG Strix B850-E use?

The VRM runs 16 VCORE stages at 90A, 2 SoC stages at 90A and 2 MISC stages at 80A, backed by Dual ProCool connectors and an eight-layer PCB.

Does the B850-E have USB4?

Yes, it includes one USB4 Type-C port, alongside USB 20Gbps Type-C connectivity.

What expansion slots are on this board?

There is one PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot wired to the CPU plus one PCIe 4.0 x16 slot running at x4 from the chipset.

What networking does the ROG Strix B850-E have?

It combines WiFi 7 with 320 MHz channels, 6 GHz band operation and 4096 QAM, plus onboard Realtek 5Gb Ethernet for wired connections.

What audio hardware is on the B850-E?

SupremeFX audio uses the ALC4080 codec with a Savitech SV3H712 amplifier, impedance sensing, 120 dB SNR playback, 110 dB SNR recording and Dolby Atmos support.

What is AI Cache Boost?

AI Cache Boost is a BIOS setting exclusive to ASUS AMD 800 and 600 series boards with Ryzen 9000 Series CPUs that tunes CPU cache and memory pathways for up to 29% faster local LLM performance with high-speed memory tuning.

What is ASUS AI Advisor?

AI Advisor answers natural-language questions about the board's features and explains one-click optimisations such as fan tuning, though availability varies by region and platform.

What colour is the ROG Strix B850-E Gaming WiFi?

This is the black version of the ROG Strix B850-E Gaming WiFi ATX motherboard.

ASUS ROG Strix B850-E AM5 DDR5 Gaming Motherboard

The ROG Strix B850-E is ready to launch into lightspeed.

ROG Strix B850-E Gaming WiFi

The ROG Strix B850-E Gaming WiFi is engineered to leverage AMD Ryzen™ 9000 Series processors. It includes PCIe® 5.0 support, AI Overclocking, AI Networking II, and AEMP to simplify setup while maximizing performance. One USB4® Type-C port plus WiFi 7 and Realtek 5Gb Ethernet provide high-end connectivity, and robust heatsinks help keep M.2 drives cool under heavy workloads. The board is positioned for demanding gaming, professional, and advanced AI PC applications.

ROG Strix B850-E Gaming WiFi

The ROG Strix B850-E Gaming WiFi is engineered to leverage AMD Ryzen™ 9000 Series processors. It includes PCIe® 5.0 support, AI Overclocking, AI Networking II, and AEMP to simplify setup while maximizing performance. One USB4® Type-C port plus WiFi 7 and Realtek 5Gb Ethernet provide high-end connectivity, and robust heatsinks help keep M.2 drives cool under heavy workloads. The board is positioned for demanding gaming, professional, and advanced AI PC applications.

AI Cache Boost

AI Cache Boost is a BIOS setting that optimizes CPU cache and memory pathways to accelerate local large language model (LLM) workloads. Exclusive to ASUS AMD 800 and 600 series motherboards using Ryzen™ 9000 Series CPUs, enabling this feature can deliver up to 29% faster local LLM performance when paired with high-speed memory tuning.

AI Cache Boost

AI Cache Boost is a BIOS setting that optimizes CPU cache and memory pathways to accelerate local large language model (LLM) workloads. Exclusive to ASUS AMD 800 and 600 series motherboards using Ryzen™ 9000 Series CPUs, enabling this feature can deliver up to 29% faster local LLM performance when paired with high-speed memory tuning.

ASUS AI Advisor

ASUS AI Advisor uses natural-language input to help users explore motherboard functionality and advanced features. It provides straightforward explanations for one-click optimizations (for example, fan tuning) and offers guidance useful to both beginners and experienced PC builders; availability and functionality may vary by region and platform.

ASUS AI Advisor

ASUS AI Advisor uses natural-language input to help users explore motherboard functionality and advanced features. It provides straightforward explanations for one-click optimizations (for example, fan tuning) and offers guidance useful to both beginners and experienced PC builders; availability and functionality may vary by region and platform.

Extreme Power & Performance

Supports AMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series desktop processors and includes Dual ProCool Power Connectors. The board uses a 16(90A)+2(90A)+2(80A) power-stage design, supports DDR5 8000+ MT/s (OC) across 4 DIMM slots in dual-channel mode, and provides rich expansion: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot (CPU), 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (x4) [Chipset], plus five M.2 slots (1 x M.2 22110 PCIe 5.0 x4; 2 x M.2 2280 PCIe 5.0 x4; 2 x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4).

Extreme Power & Performance

Supports AMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series desktop processors and includes Dual ProCool Power Connectors. The board uses a 16(90A)+2(90A)+2(80A) power-stage design, supports DDR5 8000+ MT/s (OC) across 4 DIMM slots in dual-channel mode, and provides rich expansion: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot (CPU), 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (x4) [Chipset], plus five M.2 slots (1 x M.2 22110 PCIe 5.0 x4; 2 x M.2 2280 PCIe 5.0 x4; 2 x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4).

The ROG Strix B850-E features 16+2+2 Power Stages rated for 110 amps.

ROG Strix Ultimate Power Design

The VRM employs a 16+2+2 power-stage configuration with the following breakdown: 16 VCORE (90A), 2 SoC (90A), and 2 MISC (80A). Complementary features include Dual ProCool connectors, an eight-layer PCB to improve heat dissipation, alloy chokes, and durable capacitors to enhance stability and overclocking headroom.

ROG Strix Ultimate Power Design

The VRM employs a 16+2+2 power-stage configuration with the following breakdown: 16 VCORE (90A), 2 SoC (90A), and 2 MISC (80A). Complementary features include Dual ProCool connectors, an eight-layer PCB to improve heat dissipation, alloy chokes, and durable capacitors to enhance stability and overclocking headroom.

WiFi 7 and High-Speed Networking

The platform supports WiFi 7 features including 320 MHz channels, operation across the 6 GHz bands, and 4096 QAM. It also includes onboard Realtek 5Gb Ethernet for low-latency networking and improved throughput.

WiFi 7 and High-Speed Networking

The platform supports WiFi 7 features including 320 MHz channels, operation across the 6 GHz bands, and 4096 QAM. It also includes onboard Realtek 5Gb Ethernet for low-latency networking and improved throughput.

The Strix B850-E lets you overclock memory up to 8400+ MT/s.

DDR5 Support and AEMP

The Strix B850-E is optimized for enthusiast DDR5 kits and supports DDR5 8000+ MT/s (OC). Memory features include 4 x DIMM in dual-channel mode, Max. 256GB capacity, and ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP) for PMIC-restricted modules to present optimized frequency, timing and voltage profiles.

DDR5 Support and AEMP

The Strix B850-E is optimized for enthusiast DDR5 kits and supports DDR5 8000+ MT/s (OC). Memory features include 4 x DIMM in dual-channel mode, Max. 256GB capacity, and ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP) for PMIC-restricted modules to present optimized frequency, timing and voltage profiles.

Total Gaming Immersion & SupremeFX Audio

Audio on the Strix B850-E includes SupremeFX with the ALC4080 codec plus the Savitech SV3H712 amplifier. The implementation offers impedance sensing, 120 dB SNR stereo playback output, 110 dB SNR recording input, SupremeFX shielding, and also supports DOLBY ATMOS® for an immersive audio experience.

Total Gaming Immersion & SupremeFX Audio

Audio on the Strix B850-E includes SupremeFX with the ALC4080 codec plus the Savitech SV3H712 amplifier. The implementation offers impedance sensing, 120 dB SNR stereo playback output, 110 dB SNR recording input, SupremeFX shielding, and also supports DOLBY ATMOS® for an immersive audio experience.