Right this moment is the day after we can lastly current to you the outcomes of our in depth AMD B650 motherboard testing. It has been a large enterprise certainly. In whole, we have examined 35 boards, a activity that spanned a number of months, nevertheless it’s lastly full.
With that many motherboards, we can’t present every board individually as we usually would, since that alone would eat an hour of your time. As a substitute, we’ll briefly examine specs, spotlight some standout choices, and delve into the VRM thermal outcomes. The boards might be offered in ascending order of value, so from most to least reasonably priced. We have already coated among the cheaper fashions from every model in a devoted roundup, so we’ll contact on these boards solely briefly right here.
The Massive Spec Desk
| Mobo | Value | vcore VRM | PCIe Gen 5.0 | PCIe Gen 4.0/3.0 | M.2 Gen 5.0 | M.2 Gen 4.0/3.0 | USB 4.0 Ports | USB 3.2 Ports | USB 2.0 Ports | SATA III | WiFi | LAN |
| Gigabyte B650M Ok | $120 | 8-phase 4C10N / 4C06N |
0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 4 | N/A | 2.5GbE |
| Asrock B650M-HDV/M.2 | $125 | 8, 50A | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 4 | N/A | 2.5GbE |
| Gigabyte B650M DS3H | $150 | 6, 60A | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 4 | N/A | 2.5GbE |
| MSI Professional B650M-A WiFi | $160 | 8, 55A | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 4 | Wi-Fi 6E | 2.5GbE |
| Asus Prime B650M-A WiFi | $180 | 4-phase 4C10N / 4C06N |
0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 4 | Wi-Fi 6 | 2.5GbE |
| Asus Prime B650-Plus | $180 | 4-phase RA14 / RA12 |
0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 4 | N/A | 2.5GbE |
| Asrock B650 PG Lightning | $190 | 14, 60A | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 8 | 4 | N/A | 2.5GbE |
| Asrock B650M PG Riptide WiFi | $190 | 12, 50A | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 4 | Wi-Fi 6E | 2.5GbE |
| Asus Prime B650M-A WiFi II | $190 | 4-phase 4C10N / 4C06N |
0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 4 | Wi-Fi 6 | 2.5GbE |
| Gigabyte B650M Aorus Elite AX | $190 | 12, 60A | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 8 | 4 | Wi-Fi 6E | 2.5GbE |
| MSI Professional B650-P WiFi | $190 | 12, 75A | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 6 | Wi-Fi 6E | 2.5GbE |
| Gigabyte B650M Gaming X AX | $200 | 6, 60A | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 4 | Wi-Fi 6E | 2.5GbE |
| Gigabyte B650M Aorus Professional AX | $210 | 12, 70A | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 8 | 4 | Wi-Fi 6E | 2.5GbE |
| MSI MAG B650M Mortar WiFi | $210 | 12, 80A | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 6 | Wi-Fi 6E | 2.5GbE |
| Asrock B650 Professional RS | $215 | 14, 60A | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 4 | N/A | 2.5GbE |
| Asus TUF Gaming B650M-Plus WiFi | $220 | 12, 60A | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 4 | Wi-Fi 6 | 2.5GbE |
| Gigabyte B650 Aorus Elite AX | $220 | 14, 70A | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 8 | 4 | Wi-Fi 6E | 2.5GbE |
| Gigabyte B650 Gaming X AX | $220 | 8, 60A | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 4 | Wi-Fi 6E | 2.5GbE |
| MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk WiFi | $220 | 14, 80A | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 6 | Wi-Fi 6E | 2.5GbE |
| Asrock B650 LiveMixer | $230 | 14, 60A | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 12 | 2 | N/A | 2.5GbE |
| Asrock B650E PG Riptide WiFi | $240 | 14, 60A | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 4 | Wi-Fi 6E | 2.5GbE |
| Asus TUF Gaming B650-Plus WiFi | $240 | 12, 60A | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 4 | Wi-Fi 6 | 2.5GbE |
| MSI MPG B650 Edge WiFi | $240 | 14, 80A | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 6 | Wi-Fi 6E | 2.5GbE |
| Gigabyte B650 Aorus Professional AX | $250 | 16, 90A | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 8 | 4 | Wi-Fi 6E | 2.5GbE |
| Asus ProArt B650 Creator | $255 | 12, 60A | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 4 | N/A | 1GbE + 2.5GbE |
| Gigabyte B650 Aero G | $260 | 16, 90A | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 4 | Wi-Fi 6E | 2.5GbE |
| Asrock B650E Metal Legend WiFi | $270 | 16, 60A | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 2 | Wi-Fi 6E | 2.5GbE |
| MSI MPG B650I Edge WiFi | $270 | 8, 80A | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 4 | Wi-Fi 6E | 2.5GbE |
| Asus ROG Strix B650-A Gaming WiFi | $280 | 12, 60A | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 4 | Wi-Fi 6E | 2.5GbE |
| Asus ROG Strix B650E-F Gaming WiFi | $280 | 12, 80A | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 8 | 4 | Wi-Fi 6E | 2.5GbE |
| MSI MPG B650 Carbon WiFi | $290 | 16, 80A | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 6 | Wi-Fi 6E | 2.5GbE |
| Asus ROG Strix B650E-I Gaming WiFi | $330 | 10, 70A | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 2 | Wi-Fi 6E | 2.5GbE |
| Asus ROG Strix B650E-E Gaming WiFi | $350 | 16, 70A | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 8 | 4 | Wi-Fi 6E | 2.5GbE |
| Asrock B650E Taichi | $370 | 24, 105A | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 4 | 4 | Wi-Fi 6E | 2.5GbE |
| Gigabyte B650E Aorus Grasp | $430 | 16, 105A | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 8 | 4 | Wi-Fi 6E | 2.5GbE |
Beginning at $120
Essentially the most reasonably priced of those is the Gigabyte B650M Ok. Whereas this board solely prices $120, we do not suggest it as a result of it makes use of discrete MOSFETs fairly than energy levels, leading to subpar VRM thermals when utilizing high-end processors. It additionally has simply two PCIe slots, lacks PCIe 5.0 assist – even for the first M.2 slot – and is scant on USB ports. Regardless of the low value, we recommend setting your sights on the Asrock B650M-HDV/M.2 as an alternative.
The Asrock board is simply $5 extra, however gives a considerably higher VRM utilizing eight 50A energy levels for the vcore. It options three PCIe growth slots, a PCIe 5.0 M.2, and three extra USB ports. It solely helps twin DIMM, however for many, this could suffice, as the everyday 32GB RAM buy ought to suffice for a number of years.
The Gigabyte B650M DS3H is a board value contemplating. It boasts a strong VRM and first rate growth choices, though it lacks PCIe 5.0 assist. Priced at $150, it is well-stocked and contains 4 DIMM slots for reminiscence growth.
The MSI Professional B650M-A WiFi is probably the most reasonably priced B650 board that features WiFi assist and options 11 USB 3.2 ports. It offers three PCIe slots and two M.2 slots, although none are PCIe 5.0 appropriate. Nonetheless, the eight 55A energy stage vcore VRM performs nicely, making this a strong possibility at $160.
Then, now we have the Asus Prime collection, which incorporates the Prime B650M-A WiFi, Prime B650-Plus, and Prime B650M-A WiFi II. Sadly, we should suggest avoiding these. Just like the ultra-affordable Gigabyte B650M Ok, the Asus Prime boards all use discrete MOSFETs, leading to poor VRM thermals.
The B650-Plus and B650M-A WiFi each exceed 100°C in our testing. The B650M-A WiFi II is marginally higher however at $190, it is a weak providing.
$190 to $250 Motherboards
A a lot better possibility at this value level is both the Asrock B650 PG Lightning or PG Riptide WiFi, each priced at $190. The Lightning is an ATX board packing 14 60A energy levels for the vcore VRM, 4 PCIe growth slots, a PCIe 5.0 M.2, and an extra two PCIe 4.0 M.2’s. It additionally gives a plethora of USB ports with assist for 11 USB 3.2 ports and eight USB 2.0 ports.
However, the Riptide is a Micro ATX board, using a dozen 50A energy levels for the vcore. It manages to slot in 4 PCIe slots, although full utilization is simply doable with a single slot graphics card. It has two M.2 slots, with the first slot being PCIe 5.0 appropriate. It additionally options 9 USB 3.2 ports, eight USB 2.0 ports, a 2.5Gbit LAN, and WiFi 6E.
One other viable possibility at this value level is the Gigabyte B650M Aorus Elite AX, which features a dozen 60A energy levels for the vcore VRM, albeit with simply two PCIe growth slots. It features a PCIe 5.0-enabled M.2 port, an extra PCIe 4.0 M.2, eleven USB 3.2 ports, eight USB 2.0 ports, and WiFi 6E.
Additionally out there on the $190 value level is the MSI Professional B650-P WiFi, outfitted with a dozen 75A energy levels. This motherboard is a strong possibility, although it lacks PCIe 5.0 assist. It does present 4 PCIe 4.0 growth slots, a pair of M.2 slots, and, importantly, it is probably the most reasonably priced B650 motherboard to supply six SATA ports.
Priced between $200 and $210, we discover the Gigabyte B650M Gaming X AX, B650M Aorus Professional AX, and MSI MAG B650M Mortar WiFi, all of that are sturdy selections. Our decide from this group could be the Gigabyte B650M Aorus Professional AX, as a result of its 12 70A energy levels and its distinctive provide of PCIe 5.0 M.2 assist. Moreover, it comes with eleven USB 3.2 ports and eight USB 2.0 ports.
Conversely, the B650M Gaming X AX, regardless of being $10 cheaper, is not as aggressive as a result of its lack of PCIe 5.0 assist and a considerably weaker VRM. The MSI MAG B650M Mortar WiFi is first rate but in addition lacks PCIe 5.0 M.2 assist and has fewer USB ports total.
The Asrock B650 Professional RS, priced at $215, finds itself in a aggressive bracket. It is an ATX board, however for simply $5 extra, the Gigabyte B650 Aorus Elite AX, B650 Gaming X AX, and MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk WiFi can be found.
Nonetheless, the B650 Gaming X AX is a much less engaging possibility because the Aorus Elite AX gives a superior product on the identical value, boasting fourteen 70A energy levels for the vcore VRM, PCIe 5.0 M.2 assist, and eleven USB 3.2 ports.
In our view, each the MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk WiFi and Gigabyte B650 Aorus Elite AX outperform the Asrock B650 Professional RS, providing extra USB 3.2 ports and WiFi 6E assist. We are inclined to favor the Gigabyte board for its PCIe 5.0 M.2 assist, however both possibility is very passable as they’re each glorious.
The Asus TUF Gaming B650M-Plus WiFi can also be noteworthy. It is a MicroATX board with a dozen 60A energy levels for the vcore VRM. Though first rate on paper, it does not actually surpass the B650M Aorus Professional AX, particularly given it gives considerably fewer USB 3.2 ports.
At $230, we discover the Asrock B650 LiveMixer, which is an attention-grabbing option to say the least. Its uniqueness offers it a sure attraction. Whereas this motherboard could not provide standout options at this value level and higher choices can be found, it is not considerably outperformed. Regardless of its lack of WiFi6 assist, it does assist as much as a powerful 21 USB ports, although solely 9 of them adhere to the three.2 customary.
If the daring design of the LiveMixer is not interesting, the Asrock B650E PG Riptide WiFi, priced solely $10 extra, is a superior possibility. It shares the identical fourteen 60A energy levels for the vcore VRM, however the Riptide additionally contains PCIe 5.0 assist for each the first PCIe slot and the first M.2 slot. It is probably the most reasonably priced B650 board to supply this. WiFi 6E assist is included, although the variety of USB 3.2 ports is decreased to simply seven.
At $240, Asrock’s B650E PG Riptide WiFi challenges the Asus TUF Gaming B650-Plus WiFi and MSI MPG B650 Edge WiFi, that are additionally priced at $240. The TUF Gaming board notably struggles right here, the VRM has been downgraded with two fewer 60A energy levels and there is no PCIe 5.0 assist past the first M.2 slot, providing no actual benefit to purchasing the Asus board.
The MSI MPG B650 Edge WiFi does obtain a VRM improve with 80A energy levels and 4 extra USB 3.2 ports. Nonetheless, the first PCIe slot loses PCIe 5.0 assist. The Edge WiFi competes carefully with Gigabyte’s B650 Aorus Professional AX, although for $10 extra, it boasts a considerably upgraded vcore VRM with sixteen 90A energy levels which, whereas overkill, might be seen as a bonus. Both of those fashions might be viable, however neither fairly match the worth of Asrock’s B650E PG Riptide WiFi.
$250 to $300 Boards
Presently priced at $255, the Asus ProArt B650 Creator is an uncommon entry that does not fare nicely on paper. It is an elegant-looking motherboard, standing out in comparison with customary choices, nevertheless it’s common by way of options. The VRM, with a dozen 60A energy levels, is extra typical of a $200 board, so not distinctive for core-heavy work with a 7950X, although it is going to actually suffice.
There is not any PCIe 5.0 assist for the PCIe growth slots, however there’s a single PCIe 5.0 enabled M.2, together with two extra PCIe 4.0 M.2’s. With simply eight USB 3.2 ports and the one distinctive function being a second wired Ethernet connection, it isn’t particularly thrilling, and the board even lacks WiFi 6, which is considerably stunning. It does embody a USB-C DisplayPort, the utility of which could differ for various customers.
As compared, Gigabyte’s B650 Aero G seems to be a superior creator-type motherboard. The VRM is considerably upgraded with sixteen 90A energy levels for the vcore. It additionally contains WiFi 6E and extra USB 3.2 ports, making it a greater board total.
Nonetheless, at this value level, we’d additionally think about the Asrock B650E Metal Legend WiFi. It boasts the identical VRM configuration because the Aero G, however the board gives PCIe 5.0 assist for the first PCIe slot. Past that, the function lists of the 2 boards are very related. The one uncommon facet of the Metal Legend is the truth that it helps simply two SATA units and has solely two PCIe slots.
Priced at $280, we discover the Asus ROG Strix B650-A Gaming WiFi. This Asus board appears a bit misplaced at its value level; it actually must be priced under $260 to make sense. With solely a dozen 60A energy levels, a vcore VRM configuration that opponents are providing at round $200, no PCIe 5.0 assist for the first PCIe slot, and simply seven USB 3.2 ports in whole, every part else is fairly customary.
Making the ROG Strix B650-A Gaming WiFi appear much more baffling is the truth that for a similar $280, one should purchase the ROG Strix B650E-F Gaming WiFi, which options extra highly effective 80A energy levels, contains PCIe 5.0 assist for the first PCIe slot, and packs ten USB 3.2 ports together with two extra USB 2.0 ports. In comparison with the Metal Legend, it additionally offers twice as many PCIe slots with the addition of two x1 slots, helpful for including extra SATA ports, for instance.
This mannequin competes nicely with MSI’s flagship B650 board, the MPG B650 Carbon WiFi, presently priced at $290. In comparison with the B650-A Gaming, the Carbon loses PCIe 5.0 assist for the first PCIe slot, however gives an extra PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot and two extra 80A energy levels. General, the boards are related, however the Asus board gives superior PCIe 5.0 assist.
For Greater than $300…
If one needs to speculate extra in an Asus B650 board, there’s the Asus ROG Strix B650E-E Gaming WiFi priced at a staggering $350. The important thing benefit over the ‘F Gaming’ mannequin is the inclusion of a second PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and a fourth M.2. It is debatable whether or not that is well worth the $70 premium, however for these prepared to splurge, it is a superb board.
Alternatively, for $20 extra, the Asrock B650E Taichi might be thought of with its spectacular twenty-four 105A energy stage vcore VRM. Whereas arguably excessive overkill, there is no likelihood this board even wants VRM heatsinks. Aside from the distinctive VRM, there’s nothing extraordinary, and for $100 much less, the Metal Legend is virtually the identical product.
Subsequent, now we have the Gigabyte B650E Aorus Grasp, which, priced at a staggering $430, had us double-checking a number of instances. Upon launch, this board appeared extra cheap at round $350.
That mentioned, as we had been about to critique the B650E Aorus Grasp and its excessive asking value, evaluating it with different high-end X670E boards made its value appear considerably cheap, not less than for these contemplating spending round $400 on a motherboard.
Firstly, it boasts a sixteen 105A vcore VRM, which is excessive overkill, but when for some motive one is into overclocking, this might be a superb board. It does embody a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, however fairly than a second one, like Asus did with the E Gaming, it gives not one, however 4 PCIe 5.0 enabled M.2 slots. Personally, we’d have most well-liked a second PCIe x16 5.0 slot because it provides loads of flexibility, however nonetheless, 4 PCIe 5.0 M.2’s are noteworthy.
Now, if one wished an analogous spec VRM from an X670E motherboard, the X670E Aorus Grasp would value $490, although the MSI X670E Carbon WiFi for $440 can also be an amazing possibility. So at $350, the B650E Aorus Grasp may make sense, however at $400, similar-priced X670E boards may serve higher.
Lastly, for these after an ITX motherboard, now we have examined the MSI MPG B650I Edge WiFi and Asus ROG Strix B650E-I Gaming WiFi. The MSI mannequin prices $270 and the Asus mannequin $330, so each are fairly expensive. Since buying all our B650 boards, the Gigabyte B650I Aorus Extremely for $260 has develop into out there, together with the Asrock B650E PG-ITX WiFi for $290.
The MSI MPG B650I Edge WiFi packs an eight 80A energy stage vcore VRM, however no PCIe 5.0 assist. Therefore, there is a single PCIe 4.0 x16 slot and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots. Then, you get 9 USB 3.2 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, and 4 SATA ports.
For $60 extra, the Asus ROG Strix B650E-I Gaming WiFi gives PCIe 5.0 assist for the PCIe x16 slot and a PCIe 5.0 enabled M.2, together with a secondary PCIe 4.0 M.2. It additionally offers eight USB 3.2 ports, 4 USB 2.0 ports, and two SATA connectors. Whereas it is undoubtedly a better-equipped board, whether or not it is well worth the premium is up for debate.
VRM Temperatures
Having taken a have a look at every board individually, it is time to get to testing. For testing all B650 boards, we’re utilizing the Gigabyte Aorus C500 Glass case with the Aorus WaterForce X 360mm AIO.
For recording temperatures, we’re utilizing a digital thermometer with Ok-Kind thermocouples and we’ll be reporting the height rear PCB temperature. Lastly, we’re not reporting Delta T over Ambient; as an alternative, we preserve a room temperature of 21 levels and guarantee a constant ambient temperature. A thermocouple is positioned subsequent to the take a look at system.
For the stress take a look at, we’re utilizing the Ryzen 9 7950X and for the load, Cinebench R23, which was looped for an hour, at which level we’re reporting the utmost PCB temperature, once more recorded utilizing Ok-Kind thermocouples.
Listed below are all of the VRM temperature outcomes, and it will not shock anybody to study that the Aorus Grasp and Taichi are the 2 greatest performing boards right here, although there are a number of Aorus Professional and Elite fashions with related temps within the low 50s.
We must always stress that after VRM temps dip under 70c, it does not actually matter which board runs cooler; for core-heavy productiveness in a heat setting, all boards will carry out exceedingly nicely. Even temperatures sub 80c are very acceptable and actually, it is solely the boards operating at over 90c that we would advise avoiding, particularly in hotter climates.
This information merely confirms that the overwhelming majority of B650 boards run at acceptable temperatures with simply three specific boards that it’s best to keep away from for those who’re planning to run a 170w CPU just like the 7950X. Even then, whatever the CPU you propose on utilizing, these boards must be averted as you should purchase equally outfitted boards on the identical value, and even much less in some situations, that run at a lot decrease VRM temperatures.
So, in a nutshell, any board operating at sub 80c temperatures in our testing must be chosen based mostly on value and options, not how cool they finally run. You would not, for instance, purchase the MSI Tomahawk over the Asrock PG Lighting as a result of it runs 5c cooler in our testing; in truth, it could be wiser to avoid wasting the $30 and get the Asrock board, particularly for those who do not want WiFi because the PCIe 5.0 M.2 assist might be extra useful to you.
Nonetheless, for those who’re evaluating two boards that occupy an analogous value level and provide the identical options, however one runs 10-15c cooler than the opposite, the VRM thermals may affect you to favour the cooler operating board. It is simply one other piece of the puzzle, and relying in your wants, you will must piece all of it collectively.
Prime Picks at Every Value Level
There are such a lot of B650 boards – we examined 35, which is insane and regardless of this effort, we did not received to check all of them. There are nonetheless just a few we had been unable to get, or they had been launched after we rounded up all of the boards we had been going to cowl. Nonetheless, the excellent news is that a lot of the boards are superb, and you may spend as little as $125 and nonetheless get a strong board that can perform beneath all circumstances.
There are just a few standout choices, and the $125 Asrock B650M-HDV/M.2 is certainly one of them. For those who’re contemplating the AM5 platform however want to spend as little as doable whereas making certain a strong improve path sooner or later, the HDV is the board for you.
The Gigabyte B650M DS3H can also be glorious, however we consider the HDV surpasses it and at a less expensive value level. The one potential benefit of the DS3H is its additional DIMM slots for reminiscence growth, however for those who do not want that, the Asrock board is a greater possibility in our opinion.
For those who had been contemplating the DS3H, the MSI Professional B650M-A WiFi is a greater purchase proper now. For simply $10 extra, you get an additional PCIe growth slot, extra USB 3.2 ports, and WiFi 6E.
By way of one of the best MicroATX B650 board, our decide is the Gigabyte B650M Aorus Professional AX, providing PCIe 5.0 M.2 assist, an outstanding VRM, and loads of USB 3.2 ports, all for $210. Basically, it outperforms the Asus TUF Gaming B650M-Plus WiFi, MSI MAG B650M Mortar WiFi and Gigabyte’s personal B650M Aorus Elite AX and B650M Gaming X AX.
Now, for those who’re after an reasonably priced ATX B650 board, there are just a few choices priced between $190 and $220. None of them provide PCIe 5.0 x16 assist, although some do provide PCIe 5.0 M.2 assist. These fashions embody the Asrock B650 PG Lightning, Asrock B650 Professional RS, and Gigabyte B650 Aorus Elite AX. Of those boards, the PG Lightning is the most affordable, but it gives probably the most PCIe slots, three M.2 slots in whole and a beneficiant array of USB ports. The one factor it lacks relative to the competitors is WiFi, however for those who do not care about WiFi, then it is our advice as one of the best worth B650 ATX motherboard.
For WiFi 6E assist out of the field, both the MSI Professional B650-P WiFi or Gigabyte B650 Aorus Elite AX will serve you nicely.
Now, among the many B650E boards, one of the best worth possibility can also be the most affordable – the Asrock B650E PG Riptide WiFi. Nonetheless, it’s considerably restricted on USB 3.2 ports, providing solely seven. So, for those who want extra, a $30 premium might be required to amass Asrock’s B650E Metal Legend WiFi. Do word, nonetheless, that this board solely options 2 SATA ports and a couple of PCIe slots. Therefore, the Asus ROG Strix B650E-F Gaming WiFi is our high all-around B650E board at $280. You get 4 PCIe growth slots, three M.2 slots, ten USB 3.2 ports, with an additional eight USB 2.0 ports, and there are additionally 4 SATA ports.
Past that, it is actually between the Asus ROG Strix B650E-E Gaming WiFi, Asrock B650E Taichi, and Gigabyte B650E Aorus Grasp. The Aorus Grasp value does not make a lot sense presently. The Taichi is an honest board however is not spectacular at something, although it does provide USB 4 assist out of the field, which could be useful to you.
That leaves Asus’ E Gaming, which we predict is one of the best high-end possibility right here. The truth that it gives two PCIe 5.0 enabled x16 slots is a giant plus. We’re not saying you want that, however if you need it, that is the most affordable technique of buying that configuration. The MSI MPG X670E Carbon WiFi is probably the most reasonably priced X670E board to supply two PCIe 5.0 enabled x16 slots and it prices $440. Thus, you are almost a $100 low cost with this Asus B650E mannequin.
The Asus’ E Gaming can also be probably the most reasonably priced of the three boards and though it has the weakest VRM, it is nonetheless considerably overpowered, peaking at simply 60c with the 7950X. Subsequently, the Asus ROG Strix B650E-E Gaming WiFi is the board we would decide if we had been trying to spend comfortably over $300 on a B650 motherboard.
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Purchasing Shortcuts:
- Asrock B650M-HDV/M.2 on Amazon
- Gigabyte B650M DS3H on Amazon
- MSI Professional B650M-A WiFi on Amazon
- Gigabyte B650M Aorus Professional AX on Gigabyte
- Asrock B650 PG Lightning on Amazon
- MSI Professional B650-P WiFi on Amazon
- Asrock B650E PG Riptide WiFi on Amazon
- Asus ROG Strix B650E-F Gaming WiFi on Amazon
- AMD Ryzen 9 7950X on Amazon