The B850 chipset is AMD’s new mid-range AM5 variant for the Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 series processors. It strikes a balance between high performance and affordability, offering PCI Express 5.0 support for storage but not graphics. This makes it a smart choice for casual users and gamers who want modern features without the high price of the X-series chipsets. Here’s how the PCIe lanes are laid out:
Sixteen lanes are dedicated to the graphics card via PCIe 4.0, providing tunisia telegram data superior GPU performance.
Four lanes support PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD, providing high-speed storage for demanding applications.
In addition to direct PCI Express lanes for the processor, the chipset includes twelve PCIe 4.0 lanes and four PCIe 3.0 lanes, which provide flexibility for additional components such as Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or additional NVMe SSD slots.
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Like other AM5 chipsets, the B850 also provides robust USB connectivity. It supports up to one SuperSpeed USB 20Gbps port and six SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps ports, as well as one SuperSpeed 5Gbps port, ensuring fast data transfers and connection of peripherals. USB4 is optional.