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ASUS TUF GAMING B760-PLUS WIFI D4 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 TUF GAMING B760-PLUS WIFI D4 scores 6.4/10 overall, ahead of the MSI PRO B760M-A WIFI DDR4 at 5.6/10.

The ASUS TUF GAMING B760-PLUS WIFI D4 leads on platform and features and connectivity.

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

They score the same on power delivery and BIOS and support.

ASUS TUF GAMING B760-PLUS WIFI D4

ASUS TUF GAMING B760-PLUS WIFI D4

6.4/10verdict: good, not the best

This is an ATX B760 board for LGA1700 builders who want to keep using DDR4. It suits a general-purpose desktop or homelab workstation that needs several NVMe drives, 2.5GbE and a fast rear USB-C port. Buyers who want Wi-Fi 7, rear USB4 or advanced tuning tools should look at other boards.

Typically about £189.99 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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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 TUF GAMING B760-PLUS WIFI D4MSI PRO B760M-A WIFI DDR4
Platform and features25%7/105/10
Connectivity25%7/105/10
Power delivery20%6/106/10
BIOS and support15%6/106/10
Value15%5/107/10
Overall6.4/105.6/10

Specifications

SpecASUS TUF GAMING B760-PLUS WIFI D4MSI PRO B760M-A WIFI DDR4
CPU socket (e.g. AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700)LGA1700 for 14th, 13th and 12th Gen Intel Core, plus Pentium Gold and CeleronLGA 1700
ChipsetIntel B760Intel B760
Form factor (ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX, E-ATX)ATX, 12 x 9.6 in (30.5 x 24.4 cm)Micro-ATX (mATX, 243.84 x 243.84 mm)
Memory: type (DDR4 or DDR5), number of slots, maximum capacity and speedDDR4, 4 DIMM slots, dual channel, non-ECC unbuffered, up to 192GB, 2133 to 5333 (OC) depending on CPU and configuration4 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 generation3 M.2 slots (Key M), all PCIe 4.0 x4; M.2_1 CPU-attached (2242/2260/2280); M.2_2 chipset-attached (2242/2260/2280/22110); M.2_3 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 x16 (CPU); 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 running at x4 (chipset); 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1; the x16 slot shares bandwidth with the x1 slots2 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)Realtek 2.5GbE (TUF LANGuard); Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax 2x2 with Bluetooth 5.2; no Wi-Fi 7Realtek RTL8125BG 2.5G LAN; Intel Wi-Fi 6E with Bluetooth 5.3
Rear USB ports, including USB-C and USB4Rear: 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C (20Gbps), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A; no rear USB4 portRear: 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 TUF GAMING B760-PLUS WIFI D4

  • + PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and three PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots
  • + 20Gbps rear USB-C, 2.5GbE and front USB-C header
  • + 12+1 DrMOS stages with an enlarged VRM heatsink
  • − Wi-Fi 6 only, with no Wi-Fi 7
  • − No rear USB4 port
  • − EZ mode tuning offers only normal and power saving

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want Wi-Fi 7 or a rear USB4 port
  • Anyone planning a DDR5 build
  • Overclockers who want AI tuning tools built into the BIOS
Read the full ASUS TUF GAMING B760-PLUS WIFI D4 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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