It's a close match. Both components tie in most comparable specs (6 ties out of 14 specs).
| Spec | ASRockB650E PG Riptide WiFi | MSIPRO B850M-A WIFI |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | ||
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Chipset | B650E | B850 |
| Form Factor | ATX | Micro ATX |
| PCIe Gen | 5 | 5 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Memory Slots | 4 | 4 |
| Max Memory | 192 GB | 256 GB |
| Max Memory Speed | 6,400 MHz | 7,200 MHz+13% |
| Expansion | ||
| M.2 Slots | 4+100% | 2 |
| SATA Ports | 4 | 4 |
| PCIe x16 Slots | 2+100% | 1 |
| PCIe x1 Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB Type-C | 1 | 1 |
| USB Type-A | 7+17% | 6 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7+8% |
| LAN | 2.5 GbE | 2.5 GbE |
| Audio | Realtek ALC897 | Realtek ALC897 |
| Design | ||
| VRM Phases | 12+2+1+36% | 8+2+1 |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $200 | $150−25% |
| Release Date | Oct 2022 | Jan 2025 |
