It's a close match. Both components tie in most comparable specs (4 ties out of 14 specs).
| Spec | ASUSTUF GAMING B860-PLUS WIFI | GigabyteX670E AORUS MASTER |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | ||
| Socket | LGA1851 | AM5 |
| Chipset | B860 | X670E |
| Form Factor | ATX | EATX |
| PCIe Gen | 5 | 5 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Memory Slots | 4 | 4 |
| Max Memory | 256 GB+33% | 192 GB |
| Max Memory Speed | 8,400 MHz+27% | 6,600 MHz |
| Expansion | ||
| M.2 Slots | 4 | 4 |
| SATA Ports | 4 | 6+50% |
| PCIe x16 Slots | 2 | 3+50% |
| PCIe x1 Slots | 1+100% | 0 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB Type-C | 1 | 2+100% |
| USB Type-A | 7 | 9+29% |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7+8% | Wi-Fi 6E |
| LAN | 2.5 GbE | 2.5 GbE |
| Audio | Realtek ALC4080 | Realtek ALC1220 |
| Design | ||
| VRM Phases | 12+2 | 20+2+1+64% |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $220−56% | $500 |
| Release Date | Jan 2025 | Oct 2022 |
