X370 vs B350 - Differences clarification

[Sevarsuab]

Quick question: Is that only difference between X370 and B350 the SLI support? I've been thinking of getting a Mini-ITX Ryzen motherboard and I can't seem to understand what justifies the higher price on the X370 motherboards. Are there more extensive overclocking controls on there too? Does it hve anything to do with PCI-e lanes?

[Colexd]

technically yes, more usb 3.1 and sata too

[Sevarsuab]

Just now, Colexd said:

technically yes, more usb 3.1 and sata too

But since Mini-ITX is limited in both of those regards either way, does it matter?

[Tartandy]

Why X370 is more expensive:

• Better VRMs (higher OCs, less heat)
• SLI support
• More SATA / USB ports
• Generally slightly better audio / memory support

Some high very high end motherboards take the above to the extreme, plus add a lot more in terms of features that just aren't available on lower end X370 or B350 boards.

 

EDIT

• More VRMs in most cases.
• Optional aesthetics (rear IO cover)
• Optional better component cooling (VRMs, M.2, etc...)

[Sevarsuab]

2 minutes ago, Tartanskittles said:

Why X370 is more expensive:

• Better VRMs (higher OCs, less heat)
• SLI support
• More SATA / USB ports
• Generally slightly better audio / memory support

 

Better VRMs, across the board? The ASRock Fatal1ty Mini-ITX boards are said to be identical, but does it differ in that regard, in this case, do you think? And how does the memory support differ?

[iiNNeX]

1 minute ago, Sevarsuab said:

Better VRMs, across the board? The ASRock Fatal1ty Mini-ITX boards are said to be identical, but does it differ in the regard in this case do you think?

Usually depends on the manufacturer and on a case by case basis. Asrock have been very solid with AM4 mobos this year so the mini ITX board is probably good to go.

[Tartandy]

1 minute ago, Sevarsuab said:

Better VRMs, across the board? The ASRock Fatal1ty Mini-ITX boards are said to be identical, but does it differ in the regard in this case do you think?

In every case, no probably not. I doubt that every X370 boards has better VRMs and chokes than every B350, but in a general sense this is true.