Specifications

Form Factor: Micro‑ATX
Socket: AMD AM5
Chipset: AMD B850
VRM Power Stages: 14 + 2 + 1 (80A each)
PCIe Slots: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot, 3 x PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2, 1 x PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2
Memory Slots: 4 DIMM (dual‑channel)
Maximum Memory: 256 GB DDR5
Max DDR5 Speed: 8000+ MT/s (OC)
Audio Codec: Realtek ALC1220P
Audio Amplifier: Savitech SV3H712
Audio Output: 32‑bit/192 kHz, Dolby Atmos support
LAN: Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet
WiFi: Wi‑Fi 7 (6 GHz, 160 MHz channels, 4096 QAM)
USB Ports – Type‑A 5 Gbps: 4
USB Ports – Type‑A 10 Gbps: 2
USB Port – Type‑C 20 Gbps: 1
USB Ports – Type‑A 2 Gbps: 1 (Type‑C)
USB Ports – 2 Gbps Type‑A: 2
SATA Ports: 2 × SATA 6 Gb/s
Optical S/PDIF Out: 1
Audio Jacks: 2 × 3.5 mm
Video Outputs: 1 × DisplayPort, 1 × HDMI
Power Connectors: 24‑pin ATX, 8‑pin EPS12V
CPU Fan Header: 1 x PWM/DP
AIO Pump Header: 1 x PWM/DP
Chassis Fan Headers: 3 × 4‑pin PWM
Clear CMOS Button: Yes
BIOS FlashBack Button: Yes
Q‑LED Indicator: Yes
M.2 Heatsink: 1 x heatsink covering all M.2 slots
VRM Heatsink Array: 2 × VRM heatsinks
USB 20 Gbps Type‑C Port: Supports data transfer up to 20 Gbps
PCIe 5.0 Support: Yes (end‑to‑end)
DDR5 AEMP Support: Yes
AMD EXPO Support: Yes
Audio Line Shielding: Yes
RGB Headers: 3 × Gen 2 ARGB, backward compatible with Gen 1

Photos

The motherboard is shown from a top-down perspective, highlighting its components and design.

The ASUS ROG Strix B850-G Gaming WiFi motherboard is shown from a three-quarter angle, highlighting its white and silver color scheme with RGB lighting accents.

The ASUS ROG Strix B850-G Gaming WiFi motherboard is shown from a top-down perspective, highlighting its black and silver color scheme with visible circuitry and branding.

What reviewers say

The review describes the ASUS ROG Strix B850‑G Gaming WiFi as a board that combines attractive aesthetics, solid performance, and an affordable price point in a Micro‑ATX form factor. The author notes it is not positioned as the ultimate solution for every need but argues it offers enough to be considered the most cost‑effective Micro‑ATX option for AMD’s AM5 platform.
www.theoverclocker.com ↗
The ReviewConsensus review gives the ASUS ROG Strix B850‑G Gaming WiFi a solid 9.2/10 score, praising its compact mATX form factor, powerful 80A power delivery, PCIe 5.0 slots, Wi‑Fi 7 and 2.5Gb Ethernet, and user‑friendly features such as Q‑Latch M.2, Q‑Release PCIe, and Aura Sync RGB. It notes that the board is ideal for small gaming cases and AI workloads, but cautions that full Wi‑Fi 7 functionality requires newer Windows 11 builds and that the mATX layout offers fewer expansion slots than a full ATX board.
reviewconsensus.com ↗
The ASUS ROG STRIX B850‑G GAMING WIFI is a solid mid‑range mATX motherboard that delivers premium features such as Wi‑Fi 7, 2.5 GbE, Gen 5 M.2 and robust VRM cooling for Ryzen 7000/8000/9000 builds. The review praises its feature set, thermal design and BIOS quality while noting the price is on the higher side for a B‑series board and that the bundled Armory Crate software can feel bloated.
www.vividrepairs.co.uk ↗

Our take

Based on 3 reviews

All three reviews agree this Micro-ATX AM5 board delivers strong performance and premium features like PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 7, and robust VRM cooling. TheOverclocker calls it a cost-effective option, while ReviewConsensus highlights its compact design and user-friendly features for small cases and AI workloads. VividRepairs praises its thermal design and BIOS quality, confirming its suitability for Ryzen builds.

Reviewers split on value: TheOverclocker finds it affordable, but VividRepairs notes the price is high for a B-series board. ReviewConsensus warns that full Wi-Fi 7 requires newer Windows 11 builds, and VividRepairs mentions bloated software. Buyers should weigh these software and OS caveats against the hardware strengths when deciding if this board fits their specific needs and budget.