Images of AMD’s First B850 Motherboard Reveal Striking All-White Design

Recent leaks have provided an initial glimpse of AMD’s forthcoming B850 motherboard, setting the stage for the company’s upcoming lineup of budget-friendly options targeting value-conscious consumers.

AMD’s Upcoming B850 and B840 Motherboards: Launching at CES 2025

Traditionally, AMD has prioritized the release of high-end products before introducing its budget-tier motherboards. However, in a surprising move, the company has postponed the launch of its affordable 800-series chipset motherboards to 2025, leaving a gap in the marketplace for users seeking economical solutions. Notably, Videocardz recently uncovered images of the Gigabyte B850M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E ICE motherboard, indicating that the B850 series is now entering the supply channel.

Gigabyte B850M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E ICE — Image Credits: Videocardz

The leaked visual content may not showcase ground-breaking features, but it does confirm expectations regarding AMD’s B850 chipset. The Gigabyte variant highlighted exhibits a sleek all-white design, complete with the recognizable AORUS branding on the VRM heatsinks and four DIMM slots, aligning with the contemporary aesthetic in gaming hardware.

Focusing on the specifications, the B850 chipset is anticipated to support both PCIe Gen5 and Gen4 technologies. Gen5 will primarily facilitate high-speed NVMe storage connections, while Gen4 will cater to graphics card performance. Manufacturers will also possess the flexibility to allocate Gen5 lanes for discrete graphics cards as needed. Importantly, B850 motherboards will permit overclocking for both memory and CPU, potentially surpassing comparable Intel offerings.

Targeted Release Timeline and Consumer Options

AMD’s B850 and B840 motherboards are expected to debut at CES 2025, providing consumers with an expanded selection of chipsets compatible with the Ryzen 9000 series CPUs. This launch aims to fill a niche for those seeking budget-conscious options without sacrificing performance.

Comparative Overview of AMD AM5 Chipsets

Chipset Name	PCIe Lanes Gen (PCH)	Max USB Support	Overclocking Support	Graphics Configurations
X870E	Gen5 (GPU & NVMe)	USB4	CPU + Memory	1×16, 2×8
X670E	Gen5 (GPU & NVMe)	USB 3.2 (20 Gbps) / USB4 (Optional)	CPU + Memory	1×16, 2×8
X870	Gen5 (GPU & NVMe)	USB4	CPU + Memory	1×16, 2×8
X670	Gen5 (NVMe) / Gen4 (GPU)	USB 3.2 (20 Gbps) / USB4 (Optional)	CPU + Memory	1×16, 2×8
B850	Gen5 (NVMe / GPU Optional) / Gen4 (GPU)	USB 3.2 (20 Gbps)	CPU + Memory	1×16, 2×8
B650E	Gen5 (NVMe / GPU)	USB 3.2 (20 Gbps) / USB4 (Optional)	CPU + Memory	1×16, 2×8
B650	Gen5 (NVMe) / Gen4 (GPU)	USB 3.2 (20 Gbps) / USB4 (Optional)	CPU + Memory	1×16, 2×8
B840	Gen3 (NVMe / GPU)	USB 3.2 (10 Gbps)	Memory Only	1×16
A620	Gen4 (NVMe / GPU)	USB 3.2 (10 Gbps) / USB4 (Optional)	Memory Only	1×16