AMD and Intel unveil new budget and mainstream motherboard chipsets at CES 2025

AMD and Intel introduced new budget and mainstream motherboard chipsets at CES 2025. AMD's B850 chipset is designed for Zen 5 processors, while Intel's B860 chipset supports Core Ultra 200S processors. The similar names may cause confusion among consumers. The B850 chipset supports PCIe 4.0 and optional USB4, while the B860 offers slightly more PCIe lanes but lacks USB4. Both chipsets have integrated WiFi options, with AMD featuring WiFi 7 and Intel using WiFi 6E in most cases. Additionally, AMD's B840 and Intel's H810 chipsets target budget users, but both are considered less favorable for gaming builds compared to last-generation options. Availability of the new motherboards is limited, with more models expected in stores soon.