The MSI PRO B860M-A WIFI wins in 8 out of 13 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is LAN (150% better).
B650M DS3H wins in 1 spec (MSRP: 27% better).
Recommendation
Choose PRO B860M-A WIFI if you want the best overall performance — especially lan.
Choose B650M DS3H if msrp matters more to you.
| Spec | GigabyteB650M DS3H | MSIPRO B860M-A WIFI |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | ||
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Chipset | B650 | B860 |
| Form Factor | Micro ATX | Micro ATX |
| PCIe Gen | 4 | 5+25% |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Memory Slots | 2 | 4+100% |
| Max Memory | 96 GB | |
| 192 GB+100% |
| Max Memory Speed | 6,200 MHz | 7,200 MHz+16% |
| Expansion | ||
| M.2 Slots | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Ports | 4 | 4 |
| PCIe x16 Slots | 1 | 1 |
| PCIe x1 Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB Type-C | 0 | 1+100% |
| USB Type-A | 5 | 6+20% |
| Wi-Fi | N/A | Wi-Fi 7 |
| LAN | 1 GbE | 2.5 GbE+150% |
| Audio | Realtek ALC897 | Realtek ALC897 |
| Design | ||
| VRM Phases | 5+2+1 | 8+2+1+38% |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $110−27% | $150 |
| Release Date | Oct 2022 | Jan 2025 |
