MSI B560M Pro E Review | 107 Data compared
OVERALL
SPECS
VS AVERAGE
PROS/CONS
ALTERNATIVES

MSI B560M Pro E Review | 107 Data compared

double-arrow
  • CPU socket: LGA 1200
  • Chipset: Intel B560
  • Form factor: microATX

MSI B560M Pro E review. Compare 107 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Motherboards category and whether it is worth buying.

4.7

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the motherboard's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best motherboards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

4.3

Technical Score

10.0%

8.8

User score

Poor
4.3

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Motherboards category across these key areas: Platform & Features, Memory, Storage, Expansion, Ports & USB, Network, Audio, Power & Cooling.

When it matters: When you want to compare motherboards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

19.0%

4.3

Memory

16.0%

7.1

Platform & Features

16.0%

4.2

Storage

15.0%

3.6

Network

13.0%

1.2

Ports & USB

8.0%

3.9

Expansion

8.0%

4.0

Power & Cooling

5.0%

6.3

Audio

Poor
8.8

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the motherboard.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a motherboard performs in real-world builds and how reliable it is in terms of stability, BIOS usability, connectivity, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

8.7

User reviews

30.0%

9.0

Popularity

User score:
amazon
4.4
(285)
Amazon_logo.png
4.3
(222)
amazon
4.4
(211)
Excellent
  • 3.3
    Gaming

    What it is:

    Score components:

    28.0%

    4.6

    VRM phases

    22.0%

    3.3

    N. of M.2 sockets

    18.0%

    1.0

    LAN speed

    17.0%

    5.5

    Maximum RAM speed

    15.0%

    1.0

    N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots

  • msi-b560m-pro-e
msi-b560m-pro-e
msi-b560m-pro-e
msi-b560m-pro-e
msi-b560m-pro-e

Best prices

Best rankings

The first number in the "Best rankings" table above indicates the product's rank among all products in our database, while the second number (in brackets) represents its rank among available products only. | The "average product" rating mentioned below reflects the median values calculated across all attributes for products within this category.

Technical Specifications of motherboard MSI B560M Pro E

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Motherboards category across these key areas: Platform & Features, Memory, Storage, Expansion, Ports & USB, Network, Audio, Power & Cooling.

When it matters: When you want to compare motherboards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

19.0%

4.3

Memory

16.0%

7.1

Platform & Features

16.0%

4.2

Storage

15.0%

3.6

Network

13.0%

1.2

Ports & USB

8.0%

3.9

Expansion

8.0%

4.0

Power & Cooling

5.0%

6.3

Audio

4.3
MSI B560M Pro E has a technical score of 4.26 points, which is lower than that of 91.8% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the motherboard.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a motherboard performs in real-world builds and how reliable it is in terms of stability, BIOS usability, connectivity, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

8.7

User reviews

30.0%

9.0

Popularity

8.8
MSI B560M Pro E has a user score of 8.8 points, which is higher than that of 81.8% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you prefer a motherboard that has already been bought and reviewed by many other users.
9.0
MSI B560M Pro E has a popularity of 9 points, which is higher than 83% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the motherboard's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a motherboard that offers a strong balance of features, performance, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

4.7

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

6.3
MSI B560M Pro E has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.3 points, which is lower than 85.3% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The brand that makes the motherboard.
When it matters: When you have a brand preference for support, BIOS, or build quality.

Importance: LOW

MSI
CPU socket
What it is: The socket type the motherboard is built to support.
When it matters: When you need the motherboard to match a specific CPU.

Importance: HIGH

LGA 1200
MSI B560M Pro E uses the LGA 1,200 CPU socket, which is less advanced than that of 61.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 8.8% of motherboards.
CPU platform
What it is: The processor platform supported by the motherboard, indicating compatibility with Intel or AMD processors.
When it matters: When choosing a motherboard to match your chosen processor brand (Intel or AMD).

Importance: LOW

Good value: Intel

Intel
MSI B560M Pro E is built for the Intel CPU platform, which is more versatile than that of 31.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 68.4% of motherboards.
Chipset
What it is: The chipset that defines the motherboard platform and many of its features.
When it matters: When you compare platform features, connectivity, and CPU support.

Importance: HIGH

Intel B560
MSI B560M Pro E uses the Intel B560 chipset, which is less advanced than that of 51.9% of motherboards and equal to that of 2.2% of motherboards.
Form factor
What it is: The physical size standard of the motherboard, such as ATX or Micro-ATX.
When it matters: When you need the board to fit a specific case size.

Importance: LOW

microATX
MSI B560M Pro E has the microATX form factor, which is less versatile than that of 52.2% of motherboards and equal to that of 32.4% of motherboards.
Show more
DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the motherboard supports, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the board to match a certain memory platform.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: DDR5

DDR4
MSI B560M Pro E uses DDR4 memory, which is newer than that of 13.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 50.8% of motherboards.
Memory slots
What it is: The number of RAM slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more room for future memory upgrades.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=4

2
MSI B560M Pro E has 2 Memory slots, which is fewer than 78.6% of motherboards and equal to 21.4% of motherboards.
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of RAM the motherboard supports.
When it matters: When you plan a build with very high memory capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

64 GB
MSI B560M Pro E supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is less than 62.6% of motherboards and equal to 24.3% of motherboards.
Memory channels
What it is: The memory channel configuration supported by the motherboard platform.
When it matters: When memory bandwidth matters for your build.

Importance: LOW

2
MSI B560M Pro E supports 2 memory channels, which is more than 0.2% of motherboards and equal to 92.6% of motherboards.
Maximum RAM speed
What it is: The highest officially supported memory speed for the motherboard.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=6400 MT/s

4800 MT/s
MSI B560M Pro E supports memory speeds up to 4,800 MT/s, which is higher than that of 51.2% of motherboards and equal to that of 5.1% of motherboards.
Show more
N. of M.2 sockets
What it is: The number of M.2 slots available on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want room for more NVMe or M.2 drives.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=3

1
MSI B560M Pro E has 1 M.2 sockets, which is fewer than 69.3% of motherboards and equal to 19.1% of motherboards.
M.2 slot interface per slot
What it is: The storage or PCIe interface available for each M.2 slot on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want to check which drives each M.2 slot can use.

Importance: MEDIUM

1x PCIe 3.0 x4/SATA
MSI B560M Pro E offers 1x PCIe 3.0 x4/SATA for M.2 slot interfaces, which is slower than that of 74.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 10.4% of motherboards.
N. of SATA 3 connectors
What it is: The number of SATA 6Gb/s connectors on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you plan to connect multiple SATA drives.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=6

4
some SATA ports disabled with certain M.2 use
MSI B560M Pro E has 4 SATA 3 connectors, which is more than 5.6% of motherboards and equal to 46.2% of motherboards.
some SATA ports disabled with certain M.2 use
Supported RAID levels
What it is: The RAID modes officially supported by the motherboard storage platform.
When it matters: When you plan to use multiple drives in a RAID setup.

Importance: LOW

no
MSI B560M Pro E supports RAID levels no, which is narrower than 92.3% of motherboards and equal to 7.1% of motherboards.
NVMe RAID support
What it is: Shows whether the board supports RAID configurations that use NVMe SSDs.
When it matters: When you plan to use multiple NVMe drives in RAID.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
MSI B560M Pro E does not support NVMe RAID. 59.8% of motherboards support this feature.
Show more
N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 5.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want the newest high-bandwidth expansion slots.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=1

0
MSI B560M Pro E has 0 PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, which is fewer than 31.5% of motherboards and equal to 68.5% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 4.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more room for modern expansion cards.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=1

1
requires 11th Gen Intel CPU
MSI B560M Pro E has 1 PCIe 4.0 x16 slots, which is more than 55.5% of motherboards and equal to 35.4% of motherboards.
requires 11th Gen Intel CPU
N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 3.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need more full-length expansion slots.

Importance: LOW

1
Gen3 mode with 10th Gen Intel CPU
MSI B560M Pro E has 1 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, which is more than 40.5% of motherboards and equal to 26.8% of motherboards.
Gen3 mode with 10th Gen Intel CPU
PCIe slot electrical configuration
What it is: The actual lane wiring used by the motherboard PCIe slots.
When it matters: When you need to know how much bandwidth each slot really gets.

Importance: LOW

x16/x1
Depends on CPU.
MSI B560M Pro E uses x16/x1 for PCIe slot electrical configuration, which is less flexible than that of 66.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 4.9% of motherboards.
Depends on CPU.
PCIe bifurcation support
What it is: Shows whether the board can split PCIe lanes across multiple devices from one slot or link.
When it matters: When you plan multi-SSD adapters or more advanced expansion setups.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
MSI B560M Pro E does not support PCIe bifurcation. 59.7% of motherboards support this feature.
Show more
Total USB ports (rear I/O)
What it is: The total number of rear USB ports available on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you use many USB devices directly from the back of the PC.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=8

6
MSI B560M Pro E has 6 USB ports (rear I/O), which is fewer than 64.3% of motherboards and equal to 32.7% of motherboards.
Total USB ports (including headers)
What it is: The total number of USB ports supported when rear ports and internal headers are counted together.
When it matters: When you want to know the board's full USB expansion potential.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=14

10
MSI B560M Pro E has 10 USB ports (including headers), which is fewer than 91.9% of motherboards and equal to 5.7% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
What it is: The total number of rear USB-C ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more USB-C devices connected without adapters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=1

0
MSI B560M Pro E has 0 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is fewer than 64.6% of motherboards and equal to 35.4% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (including headers)
What it is: The total number of USB-C ports supported when rear ports and internal headers are counted together.
When it matters: When you want more USB-C connectivity across the whole build.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

0
MSI B560M Pro E has 0 USB-C ports (including headers), which is fewer than 69.7% of motherboards and equal to 30.3% of motherboards.
N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C)
What it is: The number of rear USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want very fast USB-C connectivity on the rear I/O.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=1

0
MSI B560M Pro E has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C), which is fewer than 18.3% of motherboards and equal to 81.7% of motherboards.
Show more
LAN speed
What it is: The maximum wired Ethernet speed supported by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want faster wired networking.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 2.5GbE

1 Gbps
MSI B560M Pro E supports LAN speeds up to 1 Gbps, which is lower than that of 50.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 49.2% of motherboards.
LAN controller
What it is: The model of onboard Ethernet controller used by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you compare networking hardware quality and features.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel I219-V
MSI B560M Pro E uses the Intel I219-V LAN controller, which is more advanced than that of 58.2% of motherboards and equal to that of 10% of motherboards.
N. of RJ45 ports
What it is: The number of wired Ethernet ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need one or more wired network connections.

Importance: MEDIUM

1
MSI B560M Pro E has 1 RJ45 ports, which is fewer than 14.4% of motherboards and equal to 85.6% of motherboards.
Wi-Fi connectivity
What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes onboard Wi-Fi hardware instead of requiring a separate adapter.
When it matters: When you want wireless networking without adding an extra card.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
MSI B560M Pro E does not support Wi-Fi connectivity. 50.1% of motherboards support this feature.
Wi-Fi version
What it is: The supported Wi-Fi generation, such as Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7.
When it matters: When you care about wireless speed and router compatibility.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)

N/A
Show more
Audio codec
What it is: The onboard audio codec used by the motherboard.
When it matters: When sound quality from the built-in audio matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Realtek ALC897
MSI B560M Pro E uses the Realtek ALC897 audio codec, which is less advanced than that of 50.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 29.2% of motherboards.
Audio channels
What it is: The audio channel configuration supported by the onboard sound solution.
When it matters: When you want surround sound from the motherboard audio outputs.

Importance: LOW

Good value: 7.1

7.1
full 7.1 needs front panel audio.
MSI B560M Pro E offers 7.1 audio channels, which is more than 4.9% of motherboards and equal to 95.1% of motherboards.
full 7.1 needs front panel audio.
Audio SNR
What it is: The signal-to-noise ratio of the onboard audio solution.
When it matters: When you care about cleaner onboard audio output.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=120 dB

90 dB
MSI B560M Pro E has an audio SNR of 90 dB, which is lower than that of 93.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 3.3% of motherboards.
Headphone amp support
What it is: Shows whether the onboard audio path includes dedicated headphone amplification for harder-to-drive headsets.
When it matters: When you use harder-to-drive headphones from the onboard audio.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
MSI B560M Pro E supports a headphone amp. 40.8% of motherboards support this feature.
N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
What it is: The number of rear 3.5mm audio jacks on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more analog audio connection options.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=5

3
MSI B560M Pro E has 3 3.5mm audio jacks, which is fewer than 50.4% of motherboards and equal to 38.1% of motherboards.
Show more
VRM phases
What it is: The number of power-delivery phases used by the motherboard VRM.
When it matters: When you care about CPU power delivery and overclocking headroom.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=12

6
MSI B560M Pro E has 6 VRM phases, which is fewer than 84.5% of motherboards and equal to 2.7% of motherboards.
N. of CPU power connectors
What it is: The number of CPU power connectors on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you care about power delivery for higher-end CPUs.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

1
MSI B560M Pro E has 1 CPU power connectors, which is fewer than 45.5% of motherboards and equal to 54.5% of motherboards.
N. of fan headers
What it is: The number of headers available for case or CPU fans.
When it matters: When your build uses several fans.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=6

2
MSI B560M Pro E has 2 fan headers, which is fewer than 92% of motherboards and equal to 8% of motherboards.
Pump header
What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes a dedicated header designed for a liquid-cooling pump.
When it matters: When you build with an AIO or custom liquid cooling loop.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
MSI B560M Pro E does not have a pump header. 78.1% of motherboards include this feature.
Pump header max current
What it is: The maximum current the dedicated pump header can supply.
When it matters: When you want to make sure the pump header can power your cooling setup.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2 A

0 A
MSI B560M Pro E supports up to 0 A on the pump header, which is lower than that of 76% of motherboards and equal to that of 24% of motherboards.
Show more

MSI B560M Pro E vs the average motherboard

  • 1 more PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
    MSI B560M Pro E has more PCIe 4.0 x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0 x16 slot/s.
    requires 11th Gen Intel CPU
    What it is: The number of PCIe 4.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want more room for modern expansion cards.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=1

    MSI B560M Pro E has more PCIe 4.0 x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0 x16 slot/s.1 vs 0
  • more advanced LAN controller
    MSI B560M Pro E has better LAN controller than the average motherboard (Intel I219-V vs Killer + Intel + Realtek). The average motherboard uses Killer + Intel + Realtek LAN controller.
    What it is: The model of onboard Ethernet controller used by the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you compare networking hardware quality and features.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    MSI B560M Pro E has better LAN controller than the average motherboard (Intel I219-V vs Killer + Intel + Realtek). The average motherboard uses Killer + Intel + Realtek LAN controller.Intel I219-V vs Killer + Intel + Realtek
  • 103 mm shorter
    MSI B560M Pro E is shorter than the average motherboard (202 mm vs 305 mm). The average motherboard height is 305 mm.
    What it is: The physical height of the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you check case fit or compare board size.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI B560M Pro E is shorter than the average motherboard (202 mm vs 305 mm). The average motherboard height is 305 mm.202 mm vs 305 mm
  • newer CPU socket
    MSI B560M Pro E has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (LGA 1,200 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.
    What it is: The socket type the motherboard is built to support.
    When it matters: When you need the motherboard to match a specific CPU.

    Importance: HIGH

    MSI B560M Pro E has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (LGA 1,200 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.LGA 1200 vs LGA 1151
  • Includes VGA connector
    MSI B560M Pro E has a VGA connector, while the average motherboard does not. 24.7% of motherboards include a VGA connector.
    What it is: Shows whether the rear I/O includes an analog VGA display output.
    When it matters: When you need compatibility with older displays or projectors.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    MSI B560M Pro E has a VGA connector, while the average motherboard does not. 24.7% of motherboards include a VGA connector.
  • 77.8% cheaper
    MSI B560M Pro E is cheaper than the average motherboard (£90 vs £160).
    MSI B560M Pro E is cheaper than the average motherboard (£90 vs £160).£90 vs £160
  • 10% higher user score
    MSI B560M Pro E has a higher user score than the average motherboard (8.80 vs 8.000).
    What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want to understand how a motherboard performs in real-world builds and how reliable it is in terms of stability, BIOS usability, connectivity, and long-term ownership.
    MSI B560M Pro E has a higher user score than the average motherboard (8.80 vs 8.000).8.8 vs 8
  • 42 mm narrower
    MSI B560M Pro E is narrower than the average motherboard (202 mm vs 244 mm). The average motherboard width is 244 mm.
    What it is: The physical width of the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you check case fit or compare board size.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI B560M Pro E is narrower than the average motherboard (202 mm vs 244 mm). The average motherboard width is 244 mm.202 mm vs 244 mm
  • newer CPU socket
    MSI B560M Pro E has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (LGA 1,200 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.
  • 1 more PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
    MSI B560M Pro E has more PCIe 4.0 x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0 x16 slot/s.
  • Includes VGA connector
    MSI B560M Pro E has a VGA connector, while the average motherboard does not. 24.7% of motherboards include a VGA connector.
  • 2 more USB 2.0 ports
    MSI B560M Pro E has more USB 2.0 ports than the average motherboard (4 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 port/s.
  • more advanced LAN controller
    MSI B560M Pro E has better LAN controller than the average motherboard (Intel I219-V vs Killer + Intel + Realtek). The average motherboard uses Killer + Intel + Realtek LAN controller.
  • 103 mm shorter
    MSI B560M Pro E is shorter than the average motherboard (202 mm vs 305 mm). The average motherboard height is 305 mm.
  • 42 mm narrower
    MSI B560M Pro E is narrower than the average motherboard (202 mm vs 244 mm). The average motherboard width is 244 mm.

Total
Overall
Platform & Features
Expansion
Ports & USB
Network
Power & Cooling
  • more basic motherboard chipset
    MSI B560M Pro E has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel B560 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
  • No BIOS flashback support
    MSI B560M Pro E does not support BIOS flashback, while the average motherboard does. 50.9% of motherboards support BIOS flashback.
  • Not suitable for gaming
    MSI B560M Pro E is not suitable for gaming, while the average motherboard is. 85.2% of motherboards are suitable for gaming.
    business/productivity-focused
  • fewer BIOS update options
    MSI B560M Pro E has fewer BIOS update options than the average motherboard (UEFI utility, Windows app vs UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app). The average motherboard offers UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app BIOS update methods.
  • No automatic overclocking
    MSI B560M Pro E does not support automatic overclocking, while the average motherboard does. 74.2% of motherboards support automatic overclocking.
    memory auto-OC only
  • fewer useful accessories
    MSI B560M Pro E has fewer useful accessories than the average motherboard (2x SATA cables, I/O shield, M.2 kit vs 2x SATA cables, Wi-Fi antenna, M.2 kit, front-panel adapter, RGB cable). The average motherboard comes with 2x SATA cables, Wi-Fi antenna, M.2 kit, front-panel adapter, RGB cable.
  • less versatile form factor
    MSI B560M Pro E has less versatile form factor than the average motherboard (microATX vs ATX). The average motherboard comes in ATX form factor.
  • 2 fewer memory slots
    MSI B560M Pro E has fewer memory slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.
  • 50% less maximum memory capacity
    MSI B560M Pro E has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (64 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
  • slower M.2 slot interfaces
    MSI B560M Pro E has slower M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (1x PCIe 3.0 x4/SATA vs 1x PCIe 5.0 x4, 2x PCIe 4.0 x4). The average motherboard uses 1x PCIe 5.0 x4, 2x PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slot interfaces.
  • No NVMe RAID support
    MSI B560M Pro E does not support NVMe RAID, while the average motherboard does. 59.8% of motherboards support NVMe RAID.
  • fewer RAID options
    MSI B560M Pro E has fewer RAID options than the average motherboard (no vs 0/1/5/10). The average motherboard has 0/1/5/10 RAID level/s.
  • 1 fewer M.2 sockets
    MSI B560M Pro E has fewer M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (1 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
  • No PCIe bifurcation support
    MSI B560M Pro E does not support PCIe bifurcation, while the average motherboard does. 59.7% of motherboards support PCIe bifurcation.
  • No multi-GPU support
    MSI B560M Pro E does not support multi-GPU, while the average motherboard does. 54.6% of motherboards support multi-GPU.
    Single PCIe x16 slot only.
  • less flexible PCIe lane configuration
    MSI B560M Pro E has less flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16/x1 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4). The average motherboard uses x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4 PCIe slot lane configuration.
    Depends on CPU.
  • 2 fewer rear USB ports
    MSI B560M Pro E has fewer rear USB ports than the average motherboard (6 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
  • 5 fewer total USB connections
    MSI B560M Pro E has fewer total USB connections than the average motherboard (10 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
  • 1 fewer rear USB-C ports
    MSI B560M Pro E has fewer rear USB-C ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 rear USB-C port/s.
  • 1 fewer USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    MSI B560M Pro E has fewer USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
  • 2 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    MSI B560M Pro E has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    MSI B560M Pro E has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
  • 1 fewer USB 2.0 headers
    MSI B560M Pro E has fewer USB 2.0 headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 header/s.
    supports 2 USB 2.0 ports
  • 1 fewer total USB-C connections
    MSI B560M Pro E has fewer total USB-C connections than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 total USB-C connections.
  • older HDMI version
    MSI B560M Pro E has older HDMI version than the average motherboard (2.0 vs 2.1). The average motherboard supports HDMI 2.1.
    2.0 with 11th Gen CPU; 1.4 otherwise
  • 60% lower LAN speed
    MSI B560M Pro E has a lower LAN speed than the average motherboard (1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.
  • No Wi-Fi connectivity
    MSI B560M Pro E does not support Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average motherboard does. 50% of motherboards support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • No Wi-Fi antenna included
    MSI B560M Pro E does not include a Wi-Fi antenna, while the average motherboard does. 51.1% of motherboards include a Wi-Fi antenna.
  • 25 dB lower audio SNR
    MSI B560M Pro E has a lower audio SNR than the average motherboard (90 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
  • 2 fewer 3.5mm audio jacks
    MSI B560M Pro E has fewer 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (3 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 3.5mm audio jacks.
  • No optical S/PDIF out
    MSI B560M Pro E does not have optical S/PDIF out, while the average motherboard does. 55.8% of motherboards include optical S/PDIF out.
  • fewer VRM phases
    MSI B560M Pro E has fewer VRM phases than the average motherboard (6 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
  • 3.5 fewer fan headers
    MSI B560M Pro E has fewer fan headers than the average motherboard (2 vs 5.5). The average motherboard has 5.5 fan header/s.
  • 2 fewer ARGB headers
    MSI B560M Pro E has fewer ARGB headers than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 ARGB header/s.
  • No pump header
    MSI B560M Pro E does not have a pump header, while the average motherboard does. 78.1% of motherboards include a pump header.
  • No onboard RGB lighting
    MSI B560M Pro E does not have onboard RGB lighting, while the average motherboard does. 50.4% of motherboards include onboard RGB lighting.
  • 1 fewer RGB headers
    MSI B560M Pro E has fewer RGB headers than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RGB header/s.
  • 2 A lower pump header current limit
    MSI B560M Pro E has a lower pump header current than the average motherboard (0 A vs 2 A). The average motherboard provides pump header current of 2 A.
  • 60% lower LAN speed
    MSI B560M Pro E has a lower LAN speed than the average motherboard (1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.
    What it is: The maximum wired Ethernet speed supported by the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want faster wired networking.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 2.5GbE

    MSI B560M Pro E has a lower LAN speed than the average motherboard (1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps
  • slower M.2 slot interfaces
    MSI B560M Pro E has slower M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (1x PCIe 3.0 x4/SATA vs 1x PCIe 5.0 x4, 2x PCIe 4.0 x4). The average motherboard uses 1x PCIe 5.0 x4, 2x PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slot interfaces.
    What it is: The storage or PCIe interface available for each M.2 slot on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want to check which drives each M.2 slot can use.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    MSI B560M Pro E has slower M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (1x PCIe 3.0 x4/SATA vs 1x PCIe 5.0 x4, 2x PCIe 4.0 x4). The average motherboard uses 1x PCIe 5.0 x4, 2x PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slot interfaces.1x PCIe 3.0 x4/SATA vs 1x PCIe 5.0 x4, 2x PCIe 4.0 x4
  • more basic motherboard chipset
    MSI B560M Pro E has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel B560 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
    What it is: The chipset that defines the motherboard platform and many of its features.
    When it matters: When you compare platform features, connectivity, and CPU support.

    Importance: HIGH

    MSI B560M Pro E has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel B560 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.Intel B560 vs Intel B860
  • 2 fewer memory slots
    MSI B560M Pro E has fewer memory slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.
    What it is: The number of RAM slots on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want more room for future memory upgrades.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=4

    MSI B560M Pro E has fewer memory slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.2 vs 4
  • No NVMe RAID support
    MSI B560M Pro E does not support NVMe RAID, while the average motherboard does. 59.8% of motherboards support NVMe RAID.
    What it is: Shows whether the board supports RAID configurations that use NVMe SSDs.
    When it matters: When you plan to use multiple NVMe drives in RAID.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    MSI B560M Pro E does not support NVMe RAID, while the average motherboard does. 59.8% of motherboards support NVMe RAID.
  • 2 fewer rear USB ports
    MSI B560M Pro E has fewer rear USB ports than the average motherboard (6 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
    What it is: The total number of rear USB ports available on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you use many USB devices directly from the back of the PC.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=8

    MSI B560M Pro E has fewer rear USB ports than the average motherboard (6 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.6 vs 8
  • 50% less maximum memory capacity
    MSI B560M Pro E has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (64 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
    What it is: The largest total amount of RAM the motherboard supports.
    When it matters: When you plan a build with very high memory capacity.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=128 GB

    MSI B560M Pro E has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (64 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.64 GB vs 128 GB
  • fewer RAID options
    MSI B560M Pro E has fewer RAID options than the average motherboard (no vs 0/1/5/10). The average motherboard has 0/1/5/10 RAID level/s.
    What it is: The RAID modes officially supported by the motherboard storage platform.
    When it matters: When you plan to use multiple drives in a RAID setup.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI B560M Pro E has fewer RAID options than the average motherboard (no vs 0/1/5/10). The average motherboard has 0/1/5/10 RAID level/s.
Total
Overall
Platform & Features
Memory
Storage
Expansion
Ports & USB
Network
Audio
Power & Cooling

Graphic comparison of MSI B560M Pro E and other products in the Motherboards category

Attribute category
Attribute

What it is: An overall evaluation of the motherboard's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best motherboards on the market.

Pros

  • Advanced motherboard chipset (Intel B560)
  • Reliable LAN controller (Intel I219-V)
  • Current DDR memory generation (DDR4)
  • Many PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (1)
  • Integrated graphics support
  • Low price
  • Efficient chipset cooling (Passive)
  • High maximum RAM speed (4 MT/s)
  • Built-in headphone amplifier
  • High user score

Cons

  • Few M.2 sockets (1)
  • Few memory slots (2)
  • Low maximum memory capacity (64 GB)
  • Few rear USB ports (6)
  • Few total USB connections (10)
  • Low LAN speed (1 Gbps)
  • Few USB 3.2 Gen2 ports (0)
  • Basic VRM design (6)
  • Low audio SNR (90 dB)
  • Limited M.2 slot interfaces (1)

Third-party reviews

4.4
285 Reviews
4.3
222 Reviews
4.4
211 Reviews

msi-b560m-pro-vdh
MSI B560M Pro VDH

Motherboards

6.6
asrock-b560m-steel-legend
ASRock B560M Steel Legend

Motherboards

6.2
asrock-b560m-pro4
ASRock B560M PRO4

Motherboards

5.8
biostar-b560mh-e-pro-v6
BIOSTAR B560MH E Pro V6

Motherboards

4.8
asrock-z590m-pro4
ASRock Z590M PRO4

Motherboards

6.2
asus-ex-b560m-v5
ASUS EX B560M V5

Motherboards

5.0
asus-tuf-gaming-b460m-plus
ASUS TUF Gaming B460M Plus

Motherboards

6.1
gigabyte-b560m-h
GIGABYTE B560M H

Motherboards

5.0
asus-prime-b560m-a
ASUS Prime B560M A

Motherboards

6.0
asrock-z590m-phantom-gaming-4
ASRock Z590M Phantom Gaming 4

Motherboards

6.0
gigabyte-b560m-power
GIGABYTE B560M Power

Motherboards

4.9
asrock-h470m-pro4
ASRock H470M PRO4

Motherboards

5.9

Compare MSI B560M Pro E with other products in the Motherboards category

VS
VS

Compare