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ASUS TUF GAMING B850M-PLUS WIFI + Ryzen 9 9900X3D AMD motherboard & CPU combo
Pairs a 120W 12-core Ryzen 9 9900X3D with a B850 mATX board offering PCIe 5.0, DDR5 to 8000 MT/s, Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5Gb LAN
- CPU Socket TypeAM5
- ChipsetAMD B850
- Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
- Memory StandardUp to 8000+MT/s (OC)
- Maximum Memory Supported192GB
- Channel SupportedDual Channel
Motherboard TUF GAMING B850M-PLUS WIFI
- ROG STRIX B850-G Gaming WiFi S
- ROG STRIX B850-A GAMING WIFI S
- ROG STRIX B850-I GAMING WIFI
- ROG STRIX B850-F GAMING WIFI
- ROG STRIX B850-E GAMING WIFI
- TUF GAMING B850M-PLUS WIFI
- TUF GAMING B850M-PLUS
- TUF GAMING B850M-E WIFI
- TUF GAMING B850 - PLUS WIFI
- TUF GAMING B850-E WIFI
- TUF GAMING B850-BTF WIFI W
- PRIME B850M-K
- PRIME B850M-A WIFI
- PRIME B850M-A
- PRIME B850-PLUS WIFI
Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.
CPU + Ryzen 9 9900X3D
- Stable power for heavy loads with 14+2+1 80A DrMOS stages
- Ultrafast storage via one PCIe 5.0 and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots
- Low-latency networking from Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5Gb Ethernet
- High-speed peripherals on rear USB 20Gbps and front USB 10Gbps Type-C
- 128MB L3 cache on Ryzen 9 9900X3D accelerates gaming and AI workloads
AM5 combo for Ryzen 9000 8000 7000
This ASUS TUF GAMING B850M-PLUS WIFI motherboard and Ryzen 9 9900X3D CPU combo targets builders who want a ready-to-run AM5 platform. The processor delivers 120W TDP with 128MB L3 cache and 12MB L2 cache on TSMC 4nm Zen 5 architecture. The board supports up to 192GB of DDR5 across four 288-pin slots at up to 8000+ MT/s with EXPO and AEMP profiles. Integrated Radeon graphics provide baseline display output.
14+2+1 80A DrMOS power 8-layer PCB
The 14+2+1 80A DrMOS power stages sit on an 8-layer PCB fed by dual 8-pin ProCool connectors with alloy chokes and durable capacitors. One PCIe 5.0 M.2 2280 slot and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots (2242 2260 2280) share a massive heatsink. Rear I/O includes a USB 20Gbps Type-C port Wi-Fi 6E 2.5Gb LAN and 7.1 audio via Realtek ALC1220P. Front-panel USB 10Gbps Type-C connector is also present. DIY features include PCIe Slot Q-Release M.2 Q-Latch Q-Antenna Q-Dashboard Q-LED BIOS FlashBack and pre-mounted I/O shield.
Upgrade from older AM4 or early AM5
The jump is worth it when moving from AM4 or first-gen AM5 to gain PCIe 5.0 graphics and storage bandwidth DDR5 speeds beyond 8000 MT/s and the 9900X3D's 3D V-Cache for gaming workloads. Four SATA 6Gbps ports and RAIDXpert2 support PCIe and SATA RAID 0 1 5 10 keep existing drives usable. The mATX form factor fits smaller cases while retaining full connectivity for AI-ready workloads and high-refresh gaming.
Highlights
- Stable power for heavy loads with 14+2+1 80A DrMOS stages
- Ultrafast storage via one PCIe 5.0 and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots
- Low-latency networking from Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5Gb Ethernet
- High-speed peripherals on rear USB 20Gbps and front USB 10Gbps Type-C
- 128MB L3 cache on Ryzen 9 9900X3D accelerates gaming and AI workloads
Specifications
| Brand | ASUS |
|---|---|
| Model | TUF GAMING B850M-PLUS WIFI+R9 9900X3D |
| CPU Socket Type | AM5 |
| Chipset | AMD B850 |
| Number of Memory Slots | 4x288pin (DDR5) |
| Memory Standard | Up to 8000+MT/s (OC) |
| Maximum Memory Supported | 192GB |
| Channel Supported | Dual Channel |
| ECC Supported | Yes |
| Buffer Supported | Un-buffered |
| Memory Feature | Dual channel memory architecture Supports AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO) ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP) |
| PCI Express 5.0 x16 | AMD Ryzen 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode) |
| PCI Express 4.0 x16 | AMD Ryzen 8000 Series Desktop Processors 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x8/x4 mode) |
| PCI Express x1 | AMD B850 Chipset 1 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slot |
| Serial ATA (SATA) | 4 x SATA 6Gb/s |
| M.2 | AMD Ryzen 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) AMD Ryzen 8000 Series Desktop Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 mode)** AMD B850 Chipset M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) |
| SATA RAID | AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology supports both PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10 and SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. *RAID 5 Function is only supported by AMD Ryzen 9000 series CPU. |
| Audio Chipset | Realtek ALC1220P |
| Audio Channels | Realtek ALC1220P 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input (Line-in) - Supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback* Audio Features - Audio Shielding - Premium audio capacitors - Dedicated audio PCB layers - Audio cover - Unique de-pop circuit * Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 |
| Max LAN Speed | 2.5Gbps |
| Wireless LAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 ax |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Back I/O Ports | 1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C) 3 x USB 10Gbps ports (3 x Type-A) 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A) 4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A) 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x Wi-Fi module 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port 5 x Audio jacks 1 x BIOS FlashBack button |
| Onboard USB | 1 x USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C) 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 3 additional USB 2.0 ports |
| Other Connectors | Fan and Cooling Related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header 3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x Chassis Intrusion header 1 x COM Port header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO) 1 x 10-1 pin Front System Panel header |
| Form Factor | Micro ATX |
| Dimensions (W x L) | 9.6" x 9.6" |
| Power Pin | 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connectors |
| BIOS Feature | 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS |
| Software | ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - Aura Creator - Aura Sync - Fan Xpert 4 - Power Saving ASUS DriverHub ASUS GlideX TurboV Core TUF GAMING CPU-Z DTS Audio Processing Norton 360 for Gamers (60 Days Free Trial) WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial) UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - ASUS MyHotkey |
| Windows 11 | Supported |
| Features | ASUS TUF PROTECTION - DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS) - ESD Guards - TUF LANGuard - Overvoltage protection - SafeSlot - Stainless-steel back I/O ASUS Q-Design - M.2 Q-Latch - PCIe Slot Q-Release - Q-Antenna - Q-Dashboard - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) ASUS Thermal Solution - M.2 heatsink - VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - BIOS FlashBack button - BIOS FlashBack LED - ProCool - Pre-mounted I/O shield - SafeDIMM Aura Sync - Addressable Gen 2 headers |
| Package Contents | 1 x AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D CPU 1 x Shin-Etsu X-23-7868-2D (1.8g) Cables 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables Miscellaneous 1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna 1 x TUF GAMING sticker 2 x M.2 rubber packages 1 x Screw package for M.2 SSD Documentation 1 x Quick start guide |
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Questions about this item
What PCIe generation does the top M.2 slot use and what speed does it cap at?
The M.2_1 slot runs at PCIe 5.0 x4 so the drive is limited to the 5.0 bandwidth ceiling.
What clearance does the CPU cooler need for the 14+2+1 80A DrMOS VRM heatsink on this mATX board?
The enlarged VRM heatsink sits above the AM5 socket so any cooler must clear the heatsink height and the 8+8 pin ProCool connectors.
How is the Ryzen 9 9900X3D seated in the AM5 socket and which step is often missed?
Lift the retention arm, align the triangle marker on the CPU with the socket corner, lower the chip without force, close the arm and lock the lever — skipping the marker alignment is the common error.
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