New TUF Gaming X870-Plus Pro TUF Gaming X870-Plus ATX Motherboard for AM5 With PCIe 5.0 DDR5 AMD 9000 Series EZ PC DIY ATX Motherboard

Feature	TUF Gaming B850-Plus WiFi	ROG Strix B850-F Gaming F	ROG Strix B850-F Gaming
Target Audience	Budget-conscious gamers	Mid-range gamers (premium features)	Mainstream gamers
Form Factor	ATX	ATX	ATX
VRM Design	12+2 Phase (60A)	14+2 Phase (70A)	12+2 Phase (60A)
Memory Support	DDR5-6400+ (OC)	DDR5-6600+ (OC)	DDR5-6400+ (OC)
PCIe Slots	1x PCIe 5.0 x16 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4)	1x PCIe 5.0 x16 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4)	1x PCIe 5.0 x16 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4)
M.2 Slots	2x (1x PCIe 5.0 + 1x PCIe 4.0)	3x (1x PCIe 5.0 + 2x PCIe 4.0)	2x (1x PCIe 5.0 + 1x PCIe 4.0)
Networking	WiFi 6 + 2.5G LAN	WiFi 6E + 2.5G LAN	2.5G LAN (No WiFi)
USB Ports	1x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (20Gbps) 6x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (20Gbps) 8x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (20Gbps) 6x USB 3.2
Cooling	Basic heatsinks	Enhanced VRM & M.2 heatsinks	Basic heatsinks
RGB Lighting	1x ARGB header	3x ARGB headers	2x ARGB headers
Audio	Realtek ALC897	Realtek ALC1220	Realtek ALC897
Special Features	TUF Protection (Durability)	AI Overclocking, BIOS FlashBack	Aura Sync RGB
Price Tier (Est.)	$179-$199	$229-$249	$199-$219

. TUF Gaming B850-Plus WiFi

The Budget Warrior with Military-Grade Durability

Built for gamers who need reliability without breaking the bank, the TUF Gaming B850-Plus WiFi delivers essential features with:

• 12+2 phase VRM (60A power stages) for stable performance

• DDR5-6400+ (OC) memory support

• PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for next-gen GPUs

• Dual M.2 slots (1x PCIe 5.0 + 1x PCIe 4.0)

• WiFi 6 and 2.5G LAN for flexible connectivity

• TUF Protection (surge guards, reinforced slots)

• USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (20Gbps) for fast external storage

Best for: Budget-conscious gamers who want WiFi and basic overclocking capabilities.

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2. ROG Strix B850-F Gaming F

The Feature-Packed Mid-Range Performer

The premium choice in the B850 series, the ROG Strix B850-F Gaming F offers:

• 14+2 phase VRM (70A) for better overclocking headroom

• DDR5-6600+ (OC) support

• Triple M.2 slots (1x PCIe 5.0 + 2x PCIe 4.0)

• WiFi 6E and 2.5G LAN

• Enhanced cooling with larger VRM/M.2 heatsinks

• 3x ARGB headers for extensive lighting

• ROG SupremeFX ALC1220 audio

• AI Overclocking and BIOS FlashBack

Best for: Gamers who want premium features without stepping up to X870.

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3. ROG Strix B850-F Gaming

The Balanced Mainstream Option

Striking a perfect balance, the ROG Strix B850-F Gaming features:

• 12+2 phase VRM (60A)

• DDR5-6400+ (OC) support

• Dual M.2 slots (1x PCIe 5.0 + 1x PCIe 4.0)

• 2.5G LAN (no WiFi)

• 2x ARGB headers

• Basic ALC897 audio

• Aura Sync RGB lighting

Best for: Gamers who want ROG quality but don’t need WiFi or extreme overclocking.

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Comparison Summary

Choose TUF for affordable durability
Choose Strix-F for best features
Choose Base Strix for value-focused builds