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ATX motherboard with CPU installed, black PCB, silver heatsinks, four DDR5 slots, three M.2 shields, rear I/O panel visible

MSI

MSI X870E GAMING PLUS WIFI + Ryzen 9 9950X AMD motherboard & CPU combo

SKU CH-Y1VZ-0XGX9

X870E ATX board paired with a 16-core 32-thread Ryzen 9 9950X, DDR5 up to 8200 MT/s, PCIe 5.0 x16 plus triple M.2, Wi-Fi 7 and 40Gbps USB4

  • CPU Socket TypeAM5
  • CPU TypeSupports AMD Ryzen™ 9000/ 8000/ 7000 Series Desktop Processo
  • ChipsetAMD X870E
  • Number of Memory Slots4x DDR5 UDIMM, Maximum Memory Capacity 256GB
  • Memory StandardMemory Support DDR5 8200 - 5600 (OC) MT/s / 5600 - 4800 (JED
  • Maximum Memory Supported256GB

CPU +Ryzen 9 9950X

  • 16-core CPU with 32 threads handles heavy multitasking
  • DDR5 memory overclocks to 8200 MT/s for fast throughput
  • PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot delivers 128 GB/s storage bandwidth
  • USB 4 port provides 40 Gbps data transfer speed
  • Wi-Fi 7 with 320 MHz channel reaches 5.8 Gbps wireless

Combo overview

This bundle pairs an X870E chipset motherboard with a Ryzen 9 9950X processor for Socket AM5 builds. The board delivers four DDR5 slots supporting up to 256GB and a built-in USB 4 port running at 40Gbps. It targets enthusiasts who want a single SKU for CPU and platform.

Memory ceiling

DDR5 speeds scale with processor generation and DIMM population: Ryzen 9000 CPUs can push a single-rank kit to 8200 MT/s while dual-rank tops out at 6400 MT/s. JEDEC baseline sits at 4800 MT/s and EXPO profiles bridge the gap up to the rated overclock ceiling.

Thermals and power

The 9950X runs 16 cores and 32 threads with a 5.7 GHz max boost and 64MB L3 cache; no cooler ships in the box so thermal performance depends entirely on the chosen solution. Wi-Fi 7 uses a 320 MHz channel for up to 5.8 Gbps throughput while PCIe 5.0 M.2 and x16 slots add negligible idle draw.

Highlights

  • 16-core CPU with 32 threads handles heavy multitasking
  • DDR5 memory overclocks to 8200 MT/s for fast throughput
  • PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot delivers 128 GB/s storage bandwidth
  • USB 4 port provides 40 Gbps data transfer speed
  • Wi-Fi 7 with 320 MHz channel reaches 5.8 Gbps wireless

Specifications

BrandMSI
ModelX870E GAMING PLUS WIFI+R9 9950X
Part NumberX870E GAMING PLUS WIFI+R9 9950X
CPU Socket TypeAM5
CPU TypeSupports AMD Ryzen™ 9000/ 8000/ 7000 Series Desktop Processors
ChipsetAMD X870E
Number of Memory Slots4x DDR5 UDIMM, Maximum Memory Capacity 256GB
Memory StandardMemory Support DDR5 8200 - 5600 (OC) MT/s / 5600 - 4800 (JEDEC) MT/s
Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors max. overclocking frequency:
• 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 8200+ MT/s
• 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6400+ MT/s
• 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6400+ MT/s
• 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 6400+ MT/s
Maximum Memory Supported256GB
Channel SupportedDual Channel
ECC SupportedNon-ECC
Memory FeatureSupports AMD POR Speed and JEDEC Speed
Supports Memory Overclocking and AMD EXPOTM
Supports Non-ECC, Un-buffered memory
Supports CUDIMM, Clock Driver bypass mode only*
* CUDIMM support and POR boot frequency may vary by CPU series, with manual overclocking available after boot. Certain CPUs may fail to boot, but future BIOS updates will improve compatibility.
• The DIMM slots on this motherboard have double-sided latches.
• Memory compatibility and supported speeds can vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration. For detailed information, please refer to the Memory Compatibili
PCI Express 5.0 x16PCI_E1 slot
• Supports PCIe 5.0 x16 (For Ryzen™ 9000/ 7000 Series processors)
• Supports PCIe 4.0 x8 (For Ryzen™ 8700/ 8600/ 8400 Series processors)
• Supports PCIe 4.0 x4 (For Ryzen™ 8500/ 8300 Series processor)
PCI Express 4.0 x161 x PCI Express 4.0 x16
PCI Express 3.0 x161 x PCI Express 3.0 x16
PCI Express x11 x PCI Express x1
PCI SlotsPCI_E1 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU)
PCI_E2 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset)
PCI_E3 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset)
PCI_E4 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset)
Serial ATA (SATA)4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.23x M.2
M.2_1 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices
M.2_2 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices
M.2_3 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 22110/2280 devices
M2_1 slot
• Supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 (For Ryzen™ 9000/ 7000 Series processors)
• Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 (For Ryzen™ 8000 Series processors)
*Please refer to the manual for M.2 SSD heatsink restrictions.
SATA RAID• Supports RAID 0 , RAID 1 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices
• Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 5 for M.2 NVMe storage devices
*RAID 5 configuration is only supported by Ryzen™ 9000 series processors.
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC897
Audio Channels7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
LAN ChipsetRealtek® 8126VB 5G LAN
Wireless LANWi-Fi 7
The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot
Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz/ 5GHz/ 6GHz* (320MHz) up to 5.8Gbps
Supports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax/ be
* 6GHz band support may depend on every country’s regulations and Wi-Fi 7 will be ready in Windows 11 version 24H2.
BluetoothSupports Bluetooth® 5.4**, MLO, 4KQAM
** The Bluetooth version may be updated, please refer to the Wi-Fi chipset vendor’s website for details. Bluetooth 5.4 will be ready in Windows 11 version 24H2.
HDMI1x HDMI™
Support HDMITM 2.1, maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz*
USB 3.12x USB 10Gbps Type A
USB 3.02x USB 5Gbps Type A
USB 1.1/2.04 x USB 2.0
USB Type-C1x Type-C DisplayPort USB4® port, supporting DisplayPort 1.4 with HBR3 over USB Type-C, maximum resolution of 4K 120Hz* (1x USB 40Gbps Type C)
*Available only on processors featuring integrated graphics. Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.
1x USB 20Gbps Type C (Rear)
Audio Ports3 Ports
Onboard USB6x USB 2.0 ports
4x USB 5Gbps Type A ports
1x USB 10Gbps Type C ports
Other Connectors1x Power Connector(ATX_PWR)
2x Power Connector(CPU_PWR)
1x Power Connector(PCIE_PWR 8pin)
1x CPU Fan
1x Combo Fan (Pump_Sys Fan)
6x System Fan
1x EZ Conn-header (JAF_1)
2x Front Panel (JFP)
1x Chassis Intrusion (JCI)
1x Front Audio (JAUD)
1x Tuning Controller connector(JDASH)
3x Addressable V2 RGB LED connector (JARGB_V2)
1x RGB LED connector(JRGB)
1x TPM pin header(Support TPM 2.0)
Form FactorATX
Dimensions (W x L)243.84mmx304.8mm
Windows 11Support for Windows® 11 64-bit
FeaturesLightning USB 40G
Lightning Gen 5
EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II
Triple M.2 Connectors
EZ PCIe Clip II
Extended Heatsink Design
Latest DDR5 Memory
5G Network Solution
Audio Boost
4x EZ Debug LED
1x EZ Memory Detection LED

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Questions about this item

Will the Ryzen 9 9950X fit the AM5 socket on this motherboard without a BIOS update?

Yes, the X870E chipset and AM5 socket are built for Ryzen 9000 series processors, so the 9950X is supported out of the box.

Which M.2 slot gives the fastest NVMe speeds and what length drives does it take?

The M.2_1 slot runs at PCIe 5.0 x4 from the CPU and accepts 2280 or 2260 form-factor drives.

What DDR5 memory speeds can I reach with four populated slots on a Ryzen 9000 CPU?

With two DIMMs per channel the board supports up to 6400 MT/s when overclocking; JEDEC standard remains 4800 MT/s.

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