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MSI B450M Gaming PLUS vs MSI B450M Pro-M2

MSI B450M Gaming PLUS Motherboard
MSI B450M Gaming PLUS
MSI B450M Pro-M2 Motherboard
MSI B450M Pro-M2
User rating
41
4.2 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
43 %
4 stars
34 %
3 stars
21 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
42
4.4 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
47 %
4 stars
40 %
3 stars
11 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

General

MSI B450M Gaming PLUSMSI B450M Gaming PLUS
MSI B450M Pro-M2MSI B450M Pro-M2
Motherboard typeMicro-ATXMicro-ATX
Processor socketSocket AM4Socket AM4

Memory

MSI B450M Gaming PLUSMSI B450M Gaming PLUS
MSI B450M Pro-M2MSI B450M Pro-M2
Supported memory bus clock
  • 2400 MHz
  • 1866 MHz
  • 2133 MHz
  • 2667 MHz
  • 2800 MHz
  • 2933 MHz
  • 3000 MHz
  • 2667 MHz
  • 3200 MHz
  • 3466 MHz
  • 3066 MHz
  • 2400 MHz
  • 1866 MHz
  • 2133 MHz
  • 2667 MHz
  • 2800 MHz
  • 2933 MHz
  • 3000 MHz
  • 2667 MHz
  • 3200 MHz
  • 3466 MHz
  • 3066 MHz
RAM technologyDDR4DDR4
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Maximum RAM size32 GB32 GB
Number of memory slots22
Memory channelsDualDual
Non-ECCyesyes

Audio properties

MSI B450M Gaming PLUSMSI B450M Gaming PLUS
MSI B450M Pro-M2MSI B450M Pro-M2
Audio codecRealtek ALC887Realtek ALC887
Audio output channels7.17.1

Technical details

MSI B450M Gaming PLUSMSI B450M Gaming PLUS
MSI B450M Pro-M2MSI B450M Pro-M2
Compatible processor seriesAMD RyzenAMD Ryzen
Maximum number of processors11
Maximum number of SMP processors11

BIOS

MSI B450M Gaming PLUSMSI B450M Gaming PLUS
MSI B450M Pro-M2MSI B450M Pro-M2
BIOS typeUEFIUEFI AMI

Expansion slots

MSI B450M Gaming PLUSMSI B450M Gaming PLUS
MSI B450M Pro-M2MSI B450M Pro-M2
Number of M.2 (M) slots11

Internal I/O ports

MSI B450M Gaming PLUSMSI B450M Gaming PLUS
MSI B450M Pro-M2MSI B450M Pro-M2
Serial port headers11
12V power connectoryesyes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YY
TPM connectoryesyes
Number of SATA III connectors44
Front panel connectoryesyes

Rear panel I/O ports

MSI B450M Gaming PLUSMSI B450M Gaming PLUS
MSI B450M Pro-M2MSI B450M Pro-M2
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version1.41.4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity44
DVI-D ports quantity11

Network

MSI B450M Gaming PLUSMSI B450M Gaming PLUS
MSI B450M Pro-M2MSI B450M Pro-M2
Ethernet LAN (Network)yesyes
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111HRealtek 8111H
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet

Dimensions

MSI B450M Gaming PLUSMSI B450M Gaming PLUS
MSI B450M Pro-M2MSI B450M Pro-M2
Width9.61 in9.61 in
Depth8.27 in8.11 in

Pros & Cons

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