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GIGABYTE B760M DS3H AX DDR4 vs MSI PRO B650M-A WIFI

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

all judged against motherboards at a similar price

The GIGABYTE B760M DS3H AX DDR4 scores 5.9/10 overall, ahead of the MSI PRO B650M-A WIFI at 5.6/10.

The GIGABYTE B760M DS3H AX DDR4 leads on platform and features, connectivity, BIOS and support and value.

The MSI PRO B650M-A WIFI leads on power delivery.

The biggest difference is power delivery, where the MSI PRO B650M-A WIFI scores 7/10 to the GIGABYTE B760M DS3H AX DDR4's 4/10.

GIGABYTE B760M DS3H AX DDR4

GIGABYTE B760M DS3H AX DDR4

5.9/10verdict: good, not the best

This board is for people building a mainstream Intel LGA1700 system on DDR4, perhaps reusing existing memory. It suits mid-range CPUs, with built-in 2.5GbE and Wi-Fi 6E. It is a weaker fit for anyone planning a flagship Core i9 or a lot of USB and SATA devices.

Typically about £109.99 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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MSI PRO B650M-A WIFI

MSI PRO B650M-A WIFI

5.6/10verdict: good, not the best

This is a micro-ATX AM5 board for people building a compact Ryzen 7000, 8000 or 9000 system on a mid-range chipset. It suits builders who want 2.5GbE, Wi-Fi 6E and a solid CPU power stage without paying for PCIe 5.0 storage. It fits best with two memory sticks and a modest storage plan.

Typically about £151.49 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightGIGABYTE B760M DS3H AX DDR4MSI PRO B650M-A WIFI
Platform and features25%6/105/10
Connectivity25%6/105/10
Power delivery20%4/107/10
BIOS and support15%7/105/10
Value15%7/106/10
Overall5.9/105.6/10

Specifications

SpecGIGABYTE B760M DS3H AX DDR4MSI PRO B650M-A WIFI
CPU socket (e.g. AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700)LGA1700AM5 (Ryzen 9000/8000/7000 series supported)
ChipsetIntel B760AMD B650
Form factor (ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX, E-ATX)Micro-ATXMicro-ATX (mATX), PCB 243.84 mm x 243.84 mm
Memory: type (DDR4 or DDR5), number of slots, maximum capacity and speedDDR4, four DIMM slots, up to 128 GB (32 GB per DIMM), dual channel, speeds up to 5333 MT/s (O.C.)DDR5, 4 DIMM slots, dual-channel, max 256 GB; 7200+ MHz OC at 1DPC 1R, 6000+ MHz at 1DPC 2R and 2DPC 1R, 4800 MHz JEDEC base; AMD EXPO supported; not ECC or unbuffered only
M.2 NVMe slots and their PCIe generationTwo M.2 slots, both PCIe 4.0 x42 M.2 slots, both PCIe 4.0 x4 from the CPU (M.2_1 and M.2_2); M.2_2 unavailable with Ryzen 8500/8300; Wi-Fi module uses a separate M.2 Key-E slot
PCIe slotsOne PCIe 4.0 x16 slot with EZ-LatchPCI_E1 PCIe 4.0 x16 (from CPU), PCI_E3 PCIe 4.0 x4 (from chipset), PCI_E2 PCIe 3.0 x1; no PCIe 5.0 slot stated
Wired and wireless networking (e.g. 2.5GbE, Wi-Fi 7)Realtek 2.5GbE LAN; Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with Bluetooth 5.2 or 5.3 depending on PCB revisionRealtek 8125BG 2.5GbE LAN; AMD Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with Bluetooth 5.3; no Wi-Fi 7
Rear USB ports, including USB-C and USB4not listedConflicting on MSI page: summary lists 4x 5Gbps and 4x 10Gbps Type-A on rear plus 1x 10Gbps Type-C front; back-panel list shows 2x 10Gbps and 1x 5Gbps Type-A rear. No rear USB-C or USB4. Verify with datasheet.

Strengths and weaknesses

GIGABYTE B760M DS3H AX DDR4

  • + 2.5GbE and Wi-Fi 6E built in
  • + Q-Flash Plus BIOS update without a CPU
  • + Two PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots
  • − Entry-level VRM runs warm and may limit flagship chips
  • − Few USB ports reported by owners
  • − Only four SATA ports and no PCIe 5.0

Skip it if:

  • Buyers planning a flagship Core i9 and wanting full sustained boost
  • Anyone who needs many rear USB ports or more than four SATA drives
  • Builders who want PCIe 5.0 for graphics or NVMe
Read the full GIGABYTE B760M DS3H AX DDR4 review ›

MSI PRO B650M-A WIFI

  • + 8-phase 55A DrMOS power stage with 8+4-pin CPU power
  • + Rear Flash BIOS button and four EZ Debug LEDs
  • + 2.5GbE and Wi-Fi 6E with Bluetooth 5.3 included
  • − No PCIe 5.0 slot stated; both M.2 slots are PCIe 4.0
  • − Owners report memory training and boot trouble with four DIMMs
  • − No rear USB-C or USB4, and no Wi-Fi 7

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want a PCIe 5.0 NVMe slot or graphics slot
  • Anyone planning four DIMMs at high EXPO speeds
  • Builders who need rear USB-C, USB4 or Wi-Fi 7
Read the full MSI PRO B650M-A WIFI review ›

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