Between the B850 AORUS Pro and MEG X870E GODLIKE, the B850 AORUS Pro comes out ahead in several specs, while the MEG X870E GODLIKE wins on max memory / m.2 slots. Overall, the B850 AORUS Pro scores 59.2 and the MEG X870E GODLIKE scores 80.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The MEG X870E GODLIKE is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 20.9 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
The B850 AORUS Pro does not pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec-table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the MEG X870E GODLIKE if you care most about max memory / m.2 slots. Its strongest claims are max memory, m.2 slots, pcie slots.
Both ship with comparable ram slots, wi-fi 7, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the MEG X870E GODLIKE is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Gigabyte - B850 AORUS Pro wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why MSI - MEG X870E GODLIKE wins
- ▲Max memory — 33.33% more. 256 GB vs 192 GB.
- ▲M.2 slots — 3.00 more. 6 vs 3.
- ▲PCIe slots — 1.00 more. 4 vs 3.
Spec comparison
Platform
| Spec | Gigabyte - B850 AORUS Pro | MSI - MEG X870E GODLIKE |
|---|---|---|
| Socketⓘ | AM5 | AM5 |
| Chipset | B850 | X870E |
| Form factor | ATX | E-ATXlead |
Expansion
| Spec | Gigabyte - B850 AORUS Pro | MSI - MEG X870E GODLIKE |
|---|---|---|
| RAM slots | 4 | 4 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 256 GBlead |
| PCIe slots | 3 | 4lead |
| M.2 slotsⓘ | 3 | 6lead |
I/O
| Spec | Gigabyte - B850 AORUS Pro | MSI - MEG X870E GODLIKE |
|---|---|---|
| USB ports | 10 | 16lead |
| 2.5GbE LAN | true | true |
| Wi-Fi 7ⓘ | true | true |
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