Motherboard · AM5
ATX B850
ATX B850 DDR5
$200
Status: Future-Proof
What it is
AMD's 800-series mid-range AM5 motherboard. B850 sits above B650 with full CPU and memory overclocking support, PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots, and WiFi 6E. A common choice in 2025 pre-builds pairing Ryzen 7000/9000 CPUs.
Gaming Role
Current AMD mid-range platform. Full OC support and PCIe 5.0 storage readiness at a lower price than X670E, with the same long AM5 upgrade path.
Key Specifications
B850, ATX, DDR5, PCIe 5.0 M.2, AM5, WiFi 6E
Shelf Life
Current-gen AM5 chipset with PCIe 5.0 M.2 and full memory OC. Strong mid-range option with the full AM5 upgrade path.