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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£110
  • Avg. price in US: ~$160
  • CPU socket: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel B760
  • Form factor: ATX

MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 review. Compare 107 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Motherboards category and whether it is worth buying.

7.3

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%

7.1

Technical Score

10.0%

8.7

User score

Very good
7.1

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%

7.0

Memory

16.0%

8.0

Platform & Features

16.0%

6.2

Storage

15.0%

8.9

Network

13.0%

5.6

Ports & USB

8.0%

4.6

Expansion

8.0%

8.3

Power & Cooling

5.0%

7.8

Audio

Very good
8.7

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%

9.0

User reviews

30.0%

8.0

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.5
(223)
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5.0
(1)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

Excellent
  • 6.2
    Gaming

    Score components:

    28.0%

    7.0

    VRM phases

    22.0%

    5.5

    N. of M.2 sockets

    18.0%

    10

    LAN speed

    17.0%

    6.3

    Maximum RAM speed

    15.0%

    1.0

    N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots

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Verdict

The MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 is an ATX motherboard designed for 12th, 13th, and 14th Gen Intel Core processors on the LGA 1700 socket, featuring a 12+1+1 Duet Rail Power System and a 6-layer PCB with thickened copper for enhanced stability. Key specifications include four DDR4 DIMM slots supporting up to 128GB at 5333+ MHz (OC), dual PCIe 4.0 x16 slots, and two M.2 Gen4 x4 slots, one of which includes the M.2 Shield Frozr heatsink. For connectivity, it offers high-speed networking with 2.5G LAN and Wi-Fi 6E, alongside a Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port and 7.1-channel HD Audio. Main pros are its robust thermal solution with extended heatsinks, solid pin power connectors, and cost-effective DDR4 support; however, its cons include limited future-proofing due to the older DDR4 standard, only two M.2 storage slots, and a B-series chipset that restricts CPU overclocking compared to Z-series alternatives.

Technical Specifications of motherboard MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4

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%

7.0

Memory

16.0%

8.0

Platform & Features

16.0%

6.2

Storage

15.0%

8.9

Network

13.0%

5.6

Ports & USB

8.0%

4.6

Expansion

8.0%

8.3

Power & Cooling

5.0%

7.8

Audio

7.1
MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has a technical score of 7.1 points, which is higher than that of 61.4% 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%

9.0

User reviews

30.0%

8.0

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.5
(223)
amazon
5.0
(1)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

8.7
MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has a user score of 8.69 points, which is higher than that of 78.5% 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.
8.0
MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has a popularity of 8 points, which is higher than 72% 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%

7.3

Overall score

40.0%

9.9

Price

8.1
MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.1 points, which is higher than 68.6% 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 1700
MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 uses the LGA 1,700 CPU socket, which is more advanced than that of 55% of motherboards and equal to that of 22.6% 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 B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 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 B760
MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 uses the Intel B760 chipset, which is more advanced than that of 60.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 7.5% 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

ATX
MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has the ATX form factor, which is more versatile than that of 47.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 52.2% of motherboards.
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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 B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 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

4
MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has 4 Memory slots, which is more than 21.5% of motherboards and equal to 72.5% 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

128 GB
MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 supports up to 128 GB of memory, which is more than 40.4% of motherboards and equal to 31.9% 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 B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 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

5,333 MT/s
MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 supports memory speeds up to 5,333 MT/s, which is higher than that of 62.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 5.2% of motherboards.
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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

2
MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has 2 M.2 sockets, which is more than 30.8% of motherboards and equal to 34.4% 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

2x PCIe 4 x4
MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 offers 2x PCIe 4.0x4 for M.2 slot interfaces, which is faster than that of 55.9% of motherboards and equal to that of 5.3% 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
MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has 4 SATA 3 connectors, which is more than 5.6% of motherboards and equal to 46.2% of motherboards.
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

0/1/5/10
MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 supports RAID levels 0/1/5/10, which is broader than 32% of motherboards and equal to 68% of motherboards.
SATA only
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 B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 does not support NVMe RAID. 59.8% of motherboards support this feature.
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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 B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 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
MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has 1 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is more than 55.5% of motherboards and equal to 35.4% of motherboards.
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

0
MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has 0 PCIe 3.0x16 slots, which is fewer than 59.6% of motherboards and equal to 40.4% of motherboards.
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/x4/x1/x1/x1
MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 uses x16/x4/x1/x1/x1 for PCIe slot electrical configuration, which is more flexible than that of 87.1% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.6% of motherboards.
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 B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 does not support PCIe bifurcation. 59.7% of motherboards support this feature.
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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

8
MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has 8 USB ports (rear I/O), which is more than 40.2% of motherboards and equal to 30.5% 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

15
MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has 15 USB ports (including headers), which is more than 47.6% of motherboards and equal to 13.5% 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

1
MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has 1 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is more than 35.5% of motherboards and equal to 48.7% 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

2
MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has 2 USB-C ports (including headers), which is more than 51.7% of motherboards and equal to 32.9% 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 B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C), which is fewer than 18.3% of motherboards and equal to 81.7% of motherboards.
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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

2.5 Gbps
MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 supports LAN speeds up to 2.5 Gbps, which is higher than that of 49.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 41.4% 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

Killer + Intel + Realtek
MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 uses the Killer + Intel + Realtek LAN controller, which is less advanced than that of 64.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 28.7% 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 B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 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

yes
MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 50% 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)

Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 supports Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), which is newer than that of 72.1% of motherboards and equal to that of 16.6% of motherboards.
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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 B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 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
MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 offers 7.1 audio channels, which is more than 4.9% of motherboards and equal to 95.1% of motherboards.
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

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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

no
MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 does not support a headphone amp. 59.3% 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

5
MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has 5 3.5mm audio jacks, which is more than 49.6% of motherboards and equal to 37% of motherboards.
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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

12+1+1
MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has 12+1+1 VRM phases, which is more than 66.5% of motherboards and equal to 4.1% 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

2
MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has 2 CPU power connectors, which is more than 54.6% of motherboards and equal to 45.1% 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

7
MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has 7 fan headers, which is more than 72.4% of motherboards and equal to 9.8% 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

yes
MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has a pump header. 21.9% 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

3 A
MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 supports up to 3 A on the pump header, which is higher than that of 77.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 22.1% of motherboards.
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MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 vs the average motherboard

  • Newer CPU socket
    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (LGA 1,700 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 B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (LGA 1,700 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.LGA 1700 vs LGA 1151
  • 1 more CPU power connectors
    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 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

    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.2 vs 1
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports
    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C port/s.
    What it is: The number of rear USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C ports on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want faster rear USB-C connectivity.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=1

    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C port/s.1 vs 0
  • Newer Wi-Fi standard
    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has newer Wi-Fi standard than the average motherboard (Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average motherboard supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Wi-Fi.
    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)

    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has newer Wi-Fi standard than the average motherboard (Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average motherboard supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Wi-Fi.Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • 1 more PCIe 4.0x16 slots
    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has more PCIe 4.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slot/s.
    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 B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has more PCIe 4.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slot/s.1 vs 0
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
    What it is: The number of rear USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want faster USB-A ports for storage or accessories.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=2

    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.2 vs 1
  • 2 more PCIe x1 slots
    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has more PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.
    What it is: The number of PCIe x1 slots on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want space for smaller add-in cards.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=2

    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has more PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.3 vs 1
  • More VRM phases
    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (12+1+1 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
    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

    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (12+1+1 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.12+1+1 vs 10
  • Newer CPU socket
    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (LGA 1,700 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.
  • 12.7% higher maximum RAM speed
    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has a higher maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (5,333 MT/s vs 4,733 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4,733 MT/s.
  • 1 more PCIe 4.0x16 slots
    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has more PCIe 4.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slot/s.
  • 2 more PCIe x1 slots
    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has more PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.
  • More flexible PCIe lane configuration
    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has more flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16/x4/x1/x1/x1 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4). The average motherboard uses x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4 PCIe slot lane configuration.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports
    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C port/s.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
  • 1 more USB4 or Thunderbolt headers
    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has more USB4 or Thunderbolt headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB4 or Thunderbolt header/s.
  • 1 more total USB-C connections
    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has more total USB-C connections than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 total USB-C connections.
  • 2 more USB 2.0 ports
    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has more USB 2.0 ports than the average motherboard (4 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 port/s.
  • Newer Wi-Fi standard
    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has newer Wi-Fi standard than the average motherboard (Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average motherboard supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Wi-Fi.
  • Supports Bluetooth
    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 supports Bluetooth, while the average motherboard does not. 48.9% of motherboards support Bluetooth.
  • 1 more CPU power connectors
    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.
  • More VRM phases
    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (12+1+1 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
  • 1.5 more fan headers
    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has more fan headers than the average motherboard (7 vs 5.5). The average motherboard has 5.5 fan header/s.
  • 1 A higher pump header current limit
    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has a higher pump header current than the average motherboard (3 A vs 2 A). The average motherboard provides pump header current of 2 A.

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  • More basic motherboard chipset
    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel B760 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
  • No BIOS flashback support
    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 does not support BIOS flashback, while the average motherboard does. 50.9% of motherboards support BIOS flashback.
    requires CPU/RAM
  • No automatic overclocking
    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 does not support automatic overclocking, while the average motherboard does. 74.2% of motherboards support automatic overclocking.
  • Fewer useful accessories
    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has fewer useful accessories than the average motherboard (1x SATA cables, I/O shield, Wi-Fi antenna, 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.
  • No NVMe RAID support
    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 does not support NVMe RAID, while the average motherboard does. 59.8% of motherboards support NVMe RAID.
  • Slower M.2 slot interfaces
    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has slower M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (2x PCIe 4.0x4 vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4). The average motherboard uses 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4 M.2 slot interfaces.
  • No PCIe bifurcation support
    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 does not support PCIe bifurcation, while the average motherboard does. 59.7% of motherboards support PCIe bifurcation.
  • No multi-GPU support
    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 does not support multi-GPU, while the average motherboard does. 54.6% of motherboards support multi-GPU.
  • 1 fewer PCIe 3.0x16 slots
    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has fewer PCIe 3.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe 3.0x16 slot/s.
  • 4 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.
    rear USB-C is faster than Gen 1
  • No headphone amp support
    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 does not support a headphone amp, while the average motherboard does. 59.2% of motherboards support a headphone amp.
  • No onboard RGB lighting
    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 does not have onboard RGB lighting, while the average motherboard does. 50.4% of motherboards include onboard RGB lighting.
  • No NVMe RAID support
    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 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 B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 does not support NVMe RAID, while the average motherboard does. 59.8% of motherboards support NVMe RAID.
  • More basic motherboard chipset
    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel B760 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 B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel B760 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.Intel B760 vs Intel B860
  • Slower M.2 slot interfaces
    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has slower M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (2x PCIe 4.0x4 vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4). The average motherboard uses 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4 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 B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has slower M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (2x PCIe 4.0x4 vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4). The average motherboard uses 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4 M.2 slot interfaces.2x PCIe 4x4 vs 1x PCIe 5x4, 2x PCIe 4x4
  • 4 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.
    rear USB-C is faster than Gen 1
    What it is: The number of rear USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A ports on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want more standard USB ports with faster transfer speeds.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=4

    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.0 vs 4
  • No BIOS flashback support
    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 does not support BIOS flashback, while the average motherboard does. 50.9% of motherboards support BIOS flashback.
    requires CPU/RAM
    What it is: Shows whether the motherboard can update BIOS without needing a fully installed or supported CPU to boot first.
    When it matters: When you may need to update BIOS before the system can boot.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 does not support BIOS flashback, while the average motherboard does. 50.9% of motherboards support BIOS flashback.
  • No PCIe bifurcation support
    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 does not support PCIe bifurcation, while the average motherboard does. 59.7% of motherboards support PCIe bifurcation.
    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

    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 does not support PCIe bifurcation, while the average motherboard does. 59.7% of motherboards support PCIe bifurcation.
  • No multi-GPU support
    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 does not support multi-GPU, while the average motherboard does. 54.6% of motherboards support multi-GPU.
    What it is: Shows whether the board can run more than one graphics card in a supported multi-GPU configuration.
    When it matters: When you plan to run more than one graphics card.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 does not support multi-GPU, while the average motherboard does. 54.6% of motherboards support multi-GPU.
  • No headphone amp support
    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 does not support a headphone amp, while the average motherboard does. 59.2% of motherboards support a headphone amp.
    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

    MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4 does not support a headphone amp, while the average motherboard does. 59.2% of motherboards support a headphone amp.
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What customers like about MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4?

  • Excellent value for budget-conscious builds using cheaper DDR4 RAM
  • Strong wireless performance with integrated WiFi 6E and Bluetooth
  • Stable VRM temperatures and reliable performance with mid-range CPUs like the i5-13400/14400
  • User-friendly and intuitive BIOS with easy XMP profile activation for memory
  • Includes generous physical extras like spare screws and clear labels
  • Good aesthetic design with white/silver accents suitable for themed builds

What customers dislike about MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4?

  • Limited storage expansion with only 2 M.2 slots and 4 SATA ports
  • No CPU multiplier overclocking support due to the B760 chipset limitations
  • Not recommended for high-end i9 processors which may face thermal throttling under heavy multi-core loads
  • Potential BIOS update requirements for out-of-the-box 14th Gen Intel CPU compatibility
  • Primary PCIe slot is Gen 4, while most secondary slots are limited to slower Gen 3 speeds
  • Basic audio codec (ALC897) compared to higher-end gaming motherboards

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