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ASUS ROG STRIX B860-I GAMING WIFI vs MSI PRO B760M-A WIFI DDR4

Researched, not hands-on tested.How we review ›

all judged against motherboards at a similar price

The ASUS ROG STRIX B860-I GAMING WIFI scores 7.1/10 overall, ahead of the MSI PRO B760M-A WIFI DDR4 at 5.6/10.

The ASUS ROG STRIX B860-I GAMING WIFI leads on platform and features, connectivity and power delivery.

The MSI PRO B760M-A WIFI DDR4 leads on BIOS and support and value.

The biggest difference is connectivity, where the ASUS ROG STRIX B860-I GAMING WIFI scores 9/10 to the MSI PRO B760M-A WIFI DDR4's 5/10.

ASUS ROG STRIX B860-I GAMING WIFI

ASUS ROG STRIX B860-I GAMING WIFI

7.1/10verdict: good, not the best

This is a Mini-ITX LGA1851 board for compact Intel builds that need a lot of fast I/O. It suits buyers who want Thunderbolt 4, a 20Gbps USB-C port and Wi-Fi 7 on a B860 platform. It is less suited to anyone who wants BIOS Flashback or needs settled memory behaviour.

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MSI PRO B760M-A WIFI DDR4

MSI PRO B760M-A WIFI DDR4

5.6/10verdict: good, not the best

This is a micro-ATX LGA 1700 board for builders who want to keep using DDR4 memory. It suits a compact gaming or general-purpose PC that needs built-in Wi-Fi, 2.5GbE and two fast M.2 slots. Buyers who want PCIe 5.0, USB4 or Wi-Fi 7 should look at other boards.

Typically about £129.95 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightASUS ROG STRIX B860-I GAMING WIFIMSI PRO B760M-A WIFI DDR4
Platform and features25%7/105/10
Connectivity25%9/105/10
Power delivery20%7/106/10
BIOS and support15%5/106/10
Value15%6/107/10
Overall7.1/105.6/10

Specifications

SpecASUS ROG STRIX B860-I GAMING WIFIMSI PRO B760M-A WIFI DDR4
CPU socket (e.g. AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700)LGA1851LGA 1700
ChipsetIntel B860Intel B760
Form factor (ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX, E-ATX)Mini-ITX (6.7 x 6.7 in)Micro-ATX (mATX, 243.84 x 243.84 mm)
Memory: type (DDR4 or DDR5), number of slots, maximum capacity and speedDDR5, 2 DIMM slots, max 128GB, up to 9066+ MT/s (OC), non-ECC unbuffered, CUDIMM supported4 x DDR4 DIMM slots, max 128GB, dual-channel, non-ECC, unbuffered, XMP supported; base 2133-3200 JEDEC, OC up to 5333 MHz
M.2 NVMe slots and their PCIe generation2 slots: M.2_1 PCIe 5.0 x4 (CPU-attached, 2260/2280); M.2_2 PCIe 4.0 x4 (chipset-attached, 2242/2260/2280)2 x M.2 slots (2280/2260/2242). M.2_1 is PCIe 4.0 x4 from CPU; M.2_2 is PCIe 4.0 x4 from chipset or SATA mode
PCIe slots1 x PCIe 5.0 x162 x PCIe x16 slots and 1 x PCIe x1 slot. PCI_E1 PCIe 4.0 up to x16 from CPU; PCI_E2 PCIe 3.0 x1 from chipset; PCI_E3 PCIe 4.0 up to x4 from chipset. No PCIe 5.0 slot
Wired and wireless networking (e.g. 2.5GbE, Wi-Fi 7)Intel 2.5GbE (one port); Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 2x2; Bluetooth 5.4Realtek RTL8125BG 2.5G LAN; Intel Wi-Fi 6E with Bluetooth 5.3
Rear USB ports, including USB-C and USB4Rear: 1 Thunderbolt 4 USB-C, 1 USB 20Gbps USB-C, 1 USB 10Gbps Type-A, 3 USB 5Gbps Type-A, 2 USB 2.0 Type-A (8 ports); front USB-C 10Gbps headerRear: 2 x USB 2.0, 2 x USB 5Gbps Type-A, 2 x USB 10Gbps Type-A; no rear USB-C or USB4; one front USB-C header at 5Gbps

Strengths and weaknesses

ASUS ROG STRIX B860-I GAMING WIFI

  • + Thunderbolt 4, 20Gbps USB-C and Wi-Fi 7 on one board
  • + PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot
  • + 10+1+2+1 VRM with 80A DrMOS, praised by owners
  • − No BIOS Flashback, according to TechPowerUp
  • − Some memory boot and profile problems reported
  • − Armoury Crate software criticised by an owner and a reviewer

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want BIOS Flashback for updating without a CPU installed.
  • Builders who need more than two DIMM slots or a second Ethernet port.
  • Anyone pairing the top LGA1851 chip with a cramped, poorly ventilated case.
Read the full ASUS ROG STRIX B860-I GAMING WIFI review ›

MSI PRO B760M-A WIFI DDR4

  • + Two PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots
  • + 2.5GbE and Wi-Fi 6E built in
  • + Owners report stable operation
  • − No rear USB-C or USB4
  • − No PCIe 5.0 slot
  • − Wi-Fi 6E rather than Wi-Fi 7

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want a PCIe 5.0 graphics slot or PCIe 5.0 NVMe storage
  • Anyone who needs rear USB-C, USB4 or Wi-Fi 7
  • Builders planning to use DDR5 memory, who need the DDR5 sibling
Read the full MSI PRO B760M-A WIFI DDR4 review ›

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