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ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 vs MSI MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi: Comparison
ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 vs MSI MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi max memory compared
The gap that matters here is max memory: ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 64 GB against MSI MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi 128 GB, which puts MSI MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi 50% ahead. M.2 slots runs the same way, 1 on the ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 versus 2 on the MSI MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi, another win for MSI MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi.
Which should you buy, ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 or MSI MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi?
Buy the ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 for budget Ryzen 5000-series SFF builds using existing AM4 CPUs, though it is not the pick for anyone needing more than one M.2 slot for storage. It also earns its place with AM4 builders who specifically need built-in Thunderbolt 3 for eGPU or fast external storage. Avoid it for new builds where AM5 offers a longer upgrade runway for similar money. it is the wrong buy for anyone wanting a manufacturer-disclosed exact VRM phase count. The same goes for Ryzen 9000 ITX builds that want 5Gbps wired networking without a price premium. It is not the one for buyers who won't use networking faster than 2.5GbE and don't need to pay for it.
Where the two are identical
Where they agree, they agree completely, memory slots, form factor, platform, board width and wi-fi onboard included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 9 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 and MSI MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi differ on chipset?
Yes. Chipset reads X570 on the ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 versus B850 on the MSI MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi.
Is the Memory Channels the same on the ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 and MSI MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi?
It is. Both are listed at 2, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Platform
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- AMD
- MSI MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi
- AMD
Model Number
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- MSI MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi
- MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi
Socket
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- AMD Ryzen 2000 / 3000 / 4000 G / 5000 / 5000 G series (AM4)
- MSI MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi
- AMD Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 series
Form Factor
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- Mini-ITX
- MSI MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi
- Mini-ITX
Chipset
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- X570
- MSI MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi
- B850
Newest CPU Family Supported
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- Ryzen 5000
- MSI MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi
- Ryzen 9000
Memory Type
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 2x DDR4, dual-channel, up to 64GB, up to DDR4-4533+ (OC), ECC and non-ECC unbuffered
- MSI MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi
- 2x DDR5, up to 128GB, 8200+ MT/s (OC)
Memory Slots
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 2
- MSI MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi
- 2
Max Memory
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 64 GB-50%
- MSI MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi
- 128 GBBest
Board Width
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 170 mm
- MSI MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi
- 170 mm
M.2 Slots
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1-50%
- MSI MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi
- 2Best
PCIe 5.0 Support
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- No
- MSI MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi
- Yes
Wi-Fi Onboard
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- Yes
- MSI MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi
- Yes
Memory Channels
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 2
- MSI MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi
- 2
Max Memory Capacity
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 64 GB
- MSI MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi
- 128 GBBest
Max Rated Memory Speed
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 4533 MT/s
- MSI MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi
- 8200 MT/sBest
ECC Memory Support
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- Unbuffered ECC
- MSI MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi
- None
M.2 Slots Onboard
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1
- MSI MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi
- 2
M.2 PCIe 5.0 Slots
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 0
- MSI MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi
- 1
M.2 PCIe 4.0 Slots
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1
- MSI MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi
- 1
SATA Ports
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 4
- MSI MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi
- 2
PCIe x16 Slots
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1
- MSI MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi
- 1
Primary Graphics Slot Gen
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- PCIe 4.0
- MSI MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi
- PCIe 5.0
Rear USB4 or TB Ports
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1
- MSI MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi
- 0
Rear USB 10Gbps Ports
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 2
- MSI MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi
- 3
Rear USB 5Gbps Ports
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 2
- MSI MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi
- 2
Rear USB 2.0 Ports
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 0
- MSI MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi
- 0
Front USB-C Header Speed
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- None
- MSI MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi
- 10Gbps
Fan and Pump Headers
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 3
- MSI MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi
- 3
ARGB Headers
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1
- MSI MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi
- 1
Vcore Power Stages
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 10
- MSI MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi
- 8
Power Stage Current Rating
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 60 A
- MSI MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi
- 90 A
EPS 12V Configuration
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- One 8-pin
- MSI MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi
- One 8-pin
Max Ethernet Speed
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1 Gbps
- MSI MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi
- 5 GbpsBest
Ethernet Port Count
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1
- MSI MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi
- 1
Wi-Fi Standard
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- Wi-Fi 6
- MSI MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi
- Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth Version
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 5.2
- MSI MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi
- 5.4
Audio Codec
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- Realtek ALC1220
- MSI MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi
- Realtek ALC4080
Expansion
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (Ryzen 3000/5000; PCIe 3.0 with APUs and Ryzen 2000)
- MSI MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi
- 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 (CPU-dependent)
Connectivity
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1x Thunderbolt 3 Type-C (40Gbps), 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 rear
- MSI MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi
- 5G LAN, 1x USB 20Gbps Type-C rear, HDMI 2.1
Networking
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- 1GbE (Intel I211AT), Intel Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.2
- MSI MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi
- 5G (Realtek 8126), Wi-Fi 7 (5.8Gbps), Bluetooth 5.4
Special Features
- ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3
- Built-in Thunderbolt 3, single Hyper M.2 slot, LGA115x cooler mounting holes
- MSI MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi
- 2x Gen5/Gen4 M.2
Which one should you pick?
Choose ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 if you want the higher memory slots (2 vs 2) and the higher memory channels (2 vs 2).
Choose MSI MPG B850I Edge Ti WiFi if you want the higher max memory (128 GB vs 64 GB) and the higher M.2 slots (2 vs 1).