AMD B650 Roundup: 35 Motherboards Tested, Complete Buying Guide
Summary
TLDRIn this comprehensive review, 35 AMD B650 motherboards are rigorously tested, covering specs, thermals, and value for money. The video provides detailed comparisons and recommendations, highlighting top picks like the ASRock B650M HDV M.2 for budget-conscious buyers and the ASUS ROG Strix B650E-Gaming Wi-Fi for high-end performance seekers. The guide helps viewers make informed decisions based on price, features, and thermal performance, steering clear of models with poor VRM thermals.
Takeaways
- 😲 The video presents the results of extensive testing on 35 AMD B650 motherboards, a task that took months to complete.
- 🔊 Sponsored content features Thermal Grizzly's new 12th gen CPU contact frame, which addresses uneven contact issues in the ILM of the LGA 1700 sockets.
- 📈 The video skips detailed individual reviews of each motherboard due to the large number, opting instead for a specs comparison and focus on thermal results.
- 🔥 The VRM thermal data is still relevant despite BIOS updates, as it remains accurate with the latest biases, unlike some benchmark data which may be outdated.
- 💡 The Gigabyte B650MK is advised against due to its use of discrete MOSFETs, poor VRM thermals, limited PCIe slots, and lack of PCIe 5.0 support.
- 🌟 The ASRock B650M HDV M.2 is recommended for those on a tight budget, offering better VRM, more PCIe slots, and a PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot compared to the Gigabyte B650MK.
- 📶 The MSI Pro B650M-A Wi-Fi is the most affordable B650 motherboard with Wi-Fi support, boasting a solid VRM and decent expansion options.
- 🚫 Asus Prime series motherboards are generally not recommended due to their use of discrete MOSFETs, resulting in poor VRM thermals.
- 🔋 The ASRock B650 PG Lightning and PG Riptide Wi-Fi are highlighted as good options at $190, featuring robust VRM and a comprehensive set of ports and slots.
- 💻 For high-end options, the Asus ROG Strix B650E-Gaming Wi-Fi and the ASRock B650E Taichi are mentioned, with the former providing two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots and the latter offering USB 4 support.
- 🏆 The best overall high-end B650 motherboard, according to the video, is the Asus ROG Strix B650E-Gaming Wi-Fi due to its feature set and price point.
Q & A
How many motherboards were tested in the video?
-A total of 35 AMD B650 motherboards were tested in the video.
What is the purpose of the Thermal Grizzly's new 12th gen CPU contact frame?
-The Thermal Grizzly's new 12th gen CPU contact frame is designed to replace the integrated loading mechanism (ILM) of the LGA 1700 sockets, providing a more even contact surface with the CPU's IHS and cooler base, which improves cooling performance and reduces operating temperatures.
What is the main reason the benchmark data like boot times and performance were not included in the video?
-The benchmark data such as boot times and performance were not included because some of the results are outdated due to new BIOS updates, and the creator did not have the resources to retest all 35 motherboards.
Which motherboard was recommended as the best value option for the most affordable price point?
-The ASRock b650m hdv m.2 was recommended as the best value option for those looking for an affordable motherboard on the AM5 platform.
What feature does the MSI Pro b650m-a Wi-Fi offer that makes it stand out at its price point?
-The MSI Pro b650m-a Wi-Fi is the most affordable B650 motherboard to include Wi-Fi support, along with 11 USB 3.2 ports, three PCIe slots, and two M.2 slots, making it stand out at its price point.
Why should the Asus Prime series motherboards be avoided according to the video?
-The Asus Prime series motherboards should be avoided because they use discrete MOSFETs, resulting in poor VRM thermals, with some models running at over 100 degrees during testing.
What is the main advantage of the ASRock b650 PG Lightning over the Asus Prime boards?
-The ASRock b650 PG Lightning offers a superior VRM with 14 60 amp power stages for the V-core, four PCIe expansion slots, a PCIe 5.0 M.2, and a multitude of USB ports, making it a much better option compared to the Asus Prime boards at a similar price point.
What feature does the Gigabyte b650m aurus Pro ax include that is considered a standout at its price point?
-The Gigabyte b650m aurus Pro ax includes PCIe 5.0 M.2 support, a robust 12 70 amp power stage VRM, and a generous number of USB 3.2 ports, making it a standout option in its price range.
Why might the MSI MPG b650 Carbon Wi-Fi be considered underwhelming at its current price point?
-The MSI MPG b650 Carbon Wi-Fi might be considered underwhelming at its current price point because it lacks PCIe 5.0 support for the primary PCIe slot, and while it has an upgraded VRM with 80 amp power stages and additional features, it does not significantly outperform cheaper options.
What is the unique feature of the ASRock b650e PG Riptide Wi-Fi that makes it the most affordable option with PCIe 5.0 support for both the primary PCIe slot and primary M.2?
-The unique feature of the ASRock b650e PG Riptide Wi-Fi is that it offers PCIe 5.0 support for both the primary PCIe slot and the primary M.2 at an affordable price point, making it a great value option.
Why does the Gigabyte b650e aorus Master have a high price point compared to other B650 motherboards?
-The Gigabyte b650e aorus Master has a high price point due to its 16 105 amp power stage VRM, which is considered extreme overkill for most users, and its inclusion of four PCIe 5.0 enabled M.2 slots, offering a high-end feature set that justifies the higher cost.
Outlines
😀 AMD B650 Motherboard Testing Overview
The video script introduces a comprehensive testing of 35 AMD B650 motherboards, which was a significant undertaking. The sponsor for the video is Thermal Grizzly, promoting their new 12th gen CPU contact frame. The script mentions that detailed individual board reviews will be skipped due to the extensive number of boards tested. Instead, a brief specs comparison, standard options discussion, and thermal results will be presented in order of price, starting with the cheapest. Benchmark data like boot times and performance are outdated due to BIOS updates, so only VRM thermal data will be shown. Some affordable models have been covered in dedicated videos, and these will only be briefly touched upon.
😉 Affordable B650 Motherboards and Recommendations
This paragraph focuses on the more affordable B650 motherboards, highlighting the Gigabyte B650M DS3H and MSI Pro B650M-A Wi-Fi as better options than the Gigabyte B650M-K, which is criticized for its discrete MOSFETs and poor VRM thermals. The ASRock B650M HDV M.2 is recommended for its better VRM and additional features despite a slightly higher price. The MSI Pro B650M-A Wi-Fi is noted for its Wi-Fi support and solid VRM, making it a good value at $160. The paragraph also discusses the Asus Prime series, advising against them due to their poor VRM thermals.
🤔 Mid-Range B650 Motherboards: Value and Features
The script moves on to mid-range B650 motherboards, discussing options like the ASRock B650 PG Lightning and PG Riptide Wi-Fi, which offer good value at $190. These boards feature robust VRM and various expansion options. The Gigabyte B650M Aorus Elite AX is also highlighted for its 12 70 amp power stages and PCIe 5.0 support. The paragraph compares these boards to others in the $200-$210 price range, noting the lack of PCIe 5.0 support in some models but the presence of solid VRM and USB ports.
😎 High-End B650 Motherboards: Features and Price Points
This paragraph delves into high-end B650 motherboards, discussing the unique design and features of the ASRock B650 Live Mixer, which, despite its distinctive look, lacks standout features compared to its price. The ASRock B650E PG Riptide Wi-Fi is recommended for its 14 60 amp power stages, PCIe 5.0 support, and Wi-Fi 6E, making it a competitive option at $240. The paragraph also touches on the Asus Tough Gaming B650-Plus Wi-Fi and MSI PG B650 Edge Wi-Fi, noting their shortcomings in comparison.
🤑 Premium B650 Motherboards: Performance and Price Analysis
The script examines premium B650 motherboards, discussing the Asus ProArt B650 CREATOR and its elegant design but noting its lack of PCIe 5.0 support and modest VRM. The Gigabyte B650ROG is recommended as a better creator-type motherboard. The ASRock B650E Steel Legend Wi-Fi is noted for its similar features but fewer SATA and PCIe slots. The Asus ROG Strix B650-A Gaming Wi-Fi is criticized for needing a lower price to be competitive, while the Asus ROG Strix B650E F Gaming Wi-Fi is praised for its better value.
🔍 B650 Motherboard Testing and Recommendations
The final paragraph summarizes the testing process and results for the B650 motherboards. The script discusses the VRM temperature results, highlighting the top performers and advising against boards that run over 90 degrees. The ASRock B650M HDV M.2 is recommended for budget-conscious buyers, while the Gigabyte B650M Aorus Pro AX is the top pick for Micro ATX boards. The paragraph concludes with recommendations for the best value and high-end B650 motherboards, emphasizing the importance of considering features, price, and thermal performance when making a purchase decision.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡AMD B650 motherboard
💡VRM thermals
💡PCIe slots
💡M.2 slots
💡USB ports
💡Wi-Fi 6E
💡BIOS updates
💡Power stages
💡ATX and Micro ATX
💡Thermal Grizzly
💡Cinebench R23
Highlights
Comprehensive testing of 35 AMD B650 motherboards completed over several months.
Sponsorship by Thermal Grizzly for their new 12th gen CPU contact frame by De Bauer.
Introduction of a new product to solve uneven contact surface issues on 12th gen CPUs.
The decision to exclude outdated BIOS update benchmark data from the results.
Focus on presenting VRM thermal data as it remains accurate with the latest BIOS.
Recommendation to avoid the Gigabyte B650MK due to its use of discrete MOSFETs and poor VRM thermals.
Praise for the ASRock B650M HDV M.2 for its better VRM and additional features at a minimal price increase.
The MSI Pro B650M-A Wi-Fi is the most affordable B650 motherboard with Wi-Fi support.
ASRock B650 PG Lightning and PG Riptide Wi-Fi are recommended for their 14 60 amp power stages and feature set.
Gigabyte B650M Aorus Elite AX is highlighted for its 12 70 amp power stages and PCIe 5.0 M.2 support.
MSI Pro B650 Dash P Wi-Fi is noted for its affordability and 12 75 amp power stages.
ASRock B650 Pro RS is positioned in a competitive pricing bracket with good features.
ASRock B650 Live Mixture is an oddity with a unique design but lacks special features.
ASRock B650E PG Riptide Wi-Fi is the most affordable B650 board offering PCIe 5.0 support for both the primary PCIe slot and M.2.
ASRock B650E Steel Legend Wi-Fi is a good value option with similar features to the Aero G but at a lower price.
Gigabyte B650E Aorus Master is criticized for its high price and lack of distinguishing features.
MSI MPG B650I Edge Wi-Fi and ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I Gaming Wi-Fi are compared for ITX motherboard options.
VRM temperature results show most B650 boards run at acceptable temperatures, with a few exceptions to avoid.
Recommendations for the best B650 motherboards at various price points, emphasizing value and features.
ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-F Gaming Wi-Fi is chosen as the best all-rounder B650E motherboard.
ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-G Wi-Fi is identified as the best high-end option for those willing to spend over $300.
Transcripts
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boxed today is the day the day when I
can finally give you my results of all
my AMD b650 motherboard testing and boy
oh boy was this one a massive
undertaking in total I have tested 35
motherboards in what has been months and
months of work
but it's finally all done and before we
get into it
today's sponsor spot is brought to you
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description
okay so since there are 35 boards in
total I'm not going to show you every
single board individually as I normally
would at least not in as much detail as
that alone would take about an hour so
instead we'll briefly do a specs
comparison we'll talk about some of the
standard options and then we'll dive
into the varum thermal results and I'll
go through the boards in order of price
starting with the cheapest and then
working our way up I also did a lot of
benchmarking for this video stuff like
boot times performance all that kind of
stuff but I've decided not to include
those results because some of them are
now outdated with the new wave of BIOS
updates and honestly I just didn't have
it in me to go back and retest most of
the boards almost all 35 of them but the
vrm thermal data is still accurate with
the latest biases so I'm happy to show
that data not keen on showing what's
possibly outdated data and this
content's really been delayed long
enough so yeah as I said don't really
have it in myself to go back and test
all of the boards again for stuff like
boot time which may or may not be
relevant to you so we're just going to
stick with the vrm thermal data the
specs comparisons and then the boards
that I recommend you purchase but if
you're wondering why there isn't more
Benchmark data like what I've included
in a few of the previous videos that's
the reason
also on that note some of the more
affordable models here from each brand
have already been covered in a dedicated
video which featured a lot more
benchmarking so given all of that I'll
briefly touch on those boards and the
most affordable of which is the gigabyte
b650mk and although this board only
costs 120 U.S it's not a particularly
great board in my opinion as it uses
discrete mosfets rather than power
stages and as a result The vrm Thermals
using a high-end processor they're not
great it also only has two pcie slots
and no PCI 5.0 support not even for the
primary m.2 it's also very light on USB
ports so despite the low price tag this
is a board I'd avoid and instead set
your sights on the ASRock b650m hdv m.2
the ASRock board costs just five dollars
more right now but it packs a
significantly better vrm using eight 50
amp power stages for the vcore along
with 3p PCI expansion slots and a pcie
5.0 m.2 you also get three more USB
ports it does only have a dual dim
configuration so just two memory slots
but for most of you I think that's going
to be fine as you'll likely purchase 32
gigabytes of ddr5 memory now and that
really should be ample for quite a few
years to come when it comes to gaming
there's also the gigabyte b650m ds3h and
that's a board that should be on your
radar it does have a solid vrm and
decent expansion options though it does
lack pcie 5.0 support but at 150 it's
well stocked and does include four dim
slots for memory expansion
moving on we find the MSI Pro
b650m-a Wi-Fi and this is the most
affordable b650 motherboard to include
Wi-Fi support along with 11 USB 3.2
ports you also get three pcie slots and
two m.2 slots though none of them are
PCA 5.0 compatible the 855 amp power
stage v-core vrm does work well so at
160 dollars US this is a pretty solid
option then we have the Asus Prime
series which includes the prime
b650m-a Wi-Fi Prime b650 Dash plus and
prime b650m a Wi-Fi 2. all of which I am
sad to say suck and should be avoided
like the ultra cheap gigabyte b650mk the
Asus Prime boards all use discrete
mosfets which result in poor vrm
thermals the b650 dash plus and
b650m-a Wi-Fi both run at over 100
degrees and our testing while the
b650m-a Wi-Fi it's a bit less garbage
but at 190 dollars it is a week offering
a much better option at this price point
is either the ASRock b650 PG lightning
or the PG Riptide Wi-Fi both of which
cost 190 dollars the lightning is an ATX
board and it packs 14 60 amp power
stages for the v-core vrm four pcie
expansion slots a PCI 5.0 m.2 and an
additional two pcie 4.0 m.2s there's
also a boatload of USBS on offer here
with support for up to 11 USB 3.2 ports
and eight USB 2.0 ports
the riptide on the other hand it is a
Micro ATX board it uses a dozen 50 amp
power stages of the vcore vrm and it
still manages to squeeze in four pcie
slots though unless you have a single
slot graphics card you're not going to
be able to use all of them there's also
just two m.2 slots but the primary slot
is pcie 5.0 compatible you also get nine
USB 3.2 ports and eight USB 2.0 ports
along with two and a half gigabit Lan
and Wi-Fi 6E though I should note that
all of the boards every single one of
the b650 b650e boards does include 2.5
gigabit lens so that's a standard
feature across all of the boards now
another viable option at this price
point is the gigabyte b650m aurus Elite
ax which includes a dozen 60 amp power
stages for the v-core vrm though just
two PCI expansion slots it does include
a PCI 5.0 enabled m.2 along with an
additional PCA 4.0 m.2 11 USB 3.2 ports
eight USB 2.0 ports and then Wi-Fi 6E
then also found at the 190 us price
point is the MSI Pro b650 Dash p Wi-Fi
with a dozen 75 amp power stages and
this is another great option that said
it does lack pcie 5.0 support but you
are getting four PCI 4.0 expansion slots
and a pair of m.2s it's also the most
affordable b650 motherboard to offer six
SATA ports
then price between 200 and 210 dollars
we have the gigabyte b650m gaming X ax
b650m auris Pro ax and MSI mag b650m
model Wi-Fi all of which are pretty
solid options the gigabyte b650m auris
Pro ax would be my pick of this Bunch
it's 12 70 amp power stages and more
than sufficient and it's the only one of
the three to offer pcie 5.0 m.2 support
and you also get 11 USB 3.2 ports and 8
USB 2.0 ports and for ten dollars less
the b650m gaming X ax it just isn't
worth it as it lacks pcie 5.0 support
and it packs a significantly weaker vrm
meanwhile the MSI mag b650m water Wi-Fi
it's decent but again it lacks pcie 5.0
m.2 support and there's less USB ports
overall
then we have the ASRock b650 Pro RS at
215 which finds itself in a competitive
pricing bracket it's an ATX board but
for just five dollars more the gigabyte
b650 Aura sleet ax b650 gaming X ax and
MSI mag b650 tomark Wi-Fi all become
available that said the b650 gaming X ax
doesn't really make sense because for
the same price the aorus elite ax it's
just a much better product packing 14 70
amp power stages for the v-core vrm pcie
5.0 m.2 support and 11 USB 3.2 ports
so in my opinion the MSI mag b650
Tomahawk Wi-Fi and gigabyte b650rs Elite
ax are both better than the ASRock b650
Pro RS with many more USB 3.2 ports and
Wi-Fi 6E support and personally I'm
again leaning more towards the gigabyte
board for its pcie 5.0 m.2 support but
really I'd be happy with either option
here as they are both very good
there's also the Asus tough gaming b650m
plus Wi-Fi it's a Micro ATX board with a
dozen 60 amp power stages for the vcore
vrm it's a decent board on paper but
doesn't really offer anything over the
b650m RS Pro ax and there are a lot less
USB 3.2 ports on offer here
moving on to the 230 us price bracket we
find the ASRock b650 live mixer which is
a bit of an oddity to say the least but
it is a very unique board and therefore
I suppose it's kind of cool basically
you'd buy this board over anything else
here simply because you like the look of
it in terms of features it's nothing
special it's price point and there are
certainly better options in my opinion
but they're not significantly better and
while the live mixer does lack Wi-Fi 6
support you do get an insane 21 USB
ports or at least support for up to 21
ports though just nine of them are of
the 3.2 standard
but if the in-your-face design of the
live mixer just isn't for you the ASRock
b650e PG Riptide Wi-Fi for just ten
dollars more is a better option anyway
you get the same 14 60 amp power stages
for your vehicle vrm but the riptide
also includes pcie 5.0 support for the
primary pcie slot as well as the primary
m.2 and it's the most affordable b650
board to offer this configuration you
also get Wi-Fi 6E support though the
number of USB 3.2 ports is reduced to
just seven so I think it's fair to say
at 240 asrock's b650e PG Riptide Wi-Fi
makes life difficult for the Asus tough
gaming b650-plus Wi-Fi and MSI PG b650
Edge Wi-Fi both of which cost 240
dollars the tough gaming in particular
just really struggles here the vrm has
been downgraded with two fewer 60 amp
power stages and there's no PCI 5.0
support beyond the primary m.2 slot so
there's really no advantage to buying
the Asus board the MSI PG b650 Edge
Wi-Fi does receive an upgraded vrm with
80 amp power stages and there are four
more USB 3.2 ports but again you are
giving up pcie 5.0 support for the
primary pcie slot The Edge Wi-Fi though
does somewhat cancel out gigabytes b650
auris Pro ax though for ten dollars more
you do get a massively upgraded vehicle
vram with 16 90 AMP power stages which
frankly is overkill but also I guess why
not so you really could go with either
of these boards but again neither really
match the value of asrock's b650e PG
Riptide Wi-Fi
now currently priced at 255 dollars is
the Asus Pro art b650 crater it's
another odd entry that doesn't really
compete that well on paper it's a cool
looking motherboard very elegant I guess
you could say at least compared to the
norm but it's also very Normy when it
comes to Features the vrm is more
typical of a 200 board with a dozen 60
amp power stages so not amazing for core
heavy work with say a 7950x though it'll
certainly work there's no pcie 5.0
support for the PCI expansion slots
though you do get a single PCI 5.0
enable m.2 with an additional two PCA
4.0 m.2s there's just eight USB 3.2
ports and really the only unique feature
on offer here is a second wired ethernet
connection but it's just a gigabit
connection and they cost basically
nothing to include via an add-on card so
that's not exactly an exciting feature
and the board misses out on Wi-Fi 6
which I do find a bit odd you do get USB
C DisplayPort so maybe that's useful not
exactly sure on that one
I'd actually say that the gigabyte
b650rog is a much better Creator type
motherboard and the vrm here is
massively upgraded with 1690 amp power
stages for the vcore you also get Wi-Fi
6E and more USB 3.2 ports so it just
seems like a better board all round
that said at this price point I'd be
eyeing off the ASRock b650e steel Legend
Wi-Fi you get the same vrm configuration
as the Aero G but the board offers pcie
5.0 support for the primary pcie slot
but beyond that the feature lists are
very similar the only odd aspect I'd say
of the steel Legend is the fact that it
supports just two SATA devices and has a
grand total of just two pcie slots
then at 280 we find the Asus Rog strix
b650-a gaming Wi-Fi and this is another
Asus board that looks a bit lost at this
price point it really does need to be
priced below 260 dollars to make sense
in my opinion again you're only getting
a dozen 60 amp power stages so a v core
VM configuration that competes better at
the 200 price point there's no pcie 5.0
support for the primary pcie slot
there's just seven USB 3.2 ports in
total and everything else is pretty
standard
and making the Rog strix b650-a gaming
Wi-Fi seem even more bizarre is the fact
that for the same 280 dollars right now
you can buy the Rog strix b650e F gaming
Wi-Fi which switches to the more
powerful 80 amp power stages it includes
PCA 5.0 support for the primary pcie
slot and it packs 10 USB 3.2 ports along
with two more USB 2.0 ports when
compared to the steel Legend you also
get twice as many pcie slots with the
addition of two times one slots which
can be useful for adding in more SATA
ports for example via an add-in card it
also competes well with msi's Flagship
b650 board the mpg b650 carbon Wi-Fi
which currently costs 290 and I think
it's a little bit underwhelming at that
price point when compared to the b650-a
gaming the carbon drops PCI 5.0 support
for the primary pcie slot but you get an
additional PCA 4.0 m.2 and two more 80
amp power state I just saw overall the
boards are pretty similar but I like the
Asus board for the superior pcie 5.0
support
but if you want to spend even more money
on an Asus b650 motherboard then we have
the Rog strix b650e E gaming Wi-Fi
pretty confusing names all of these ASU
sports but whatever this one does cost
an eye-watering 350 and the key
Advantage it has over the F gaming is
the inclusion of a second pcie 5.0 times
16 slot and a fourth m.2 it's hard to
say if that's worth the 70 premium I
kind of think not but for those of you
who wish to go all out it is a very nice
motherboard alternatively for twenty
dollars more you could buy the ASRock
b650e Tai Chi with its insane 24
105 amp power stage v-core vrm you could
say extreme Overkill I suppose there's
no chance this board even needs vrm
heatsinks but other than the insane vrm
there's really nothing amazing here and
really for a hundred dollars less this
steel Legend is basically the same
product then we have the gigabyte b650e
aorus Master which I had to price check
several times while I was making this
content as I couldn't quite believe that
it costs 430 us which it does cost at
the time making this video I believe
upon release this board was more like
350 which seems like a lot more
reasonable for what it is 430 dollars
though not so much that said as I was
about to dunk on the b650e aorus master
and its high asking price I did start to
compare it with other high-end x670e
boards and it started to become a bit
more reasonable at least for those of
you considering spending about 400 on an
am5 motherboard
firstly you do get a 16 105 amp power
stage v-core vrm which again is Extreme
Overkill but if for some reason you're
into overclocking or whatever this could
be a good board for you it does of
course include a PCI 5.0 times 16 slot
but rather than go for a second like
Asus did with the e-gaming they've
instead included not one but rather four
pcie 5.0 enabled m.2 slots personally I
would have preferred to see a second
pcie times 16 5.0 slot as that adds a
lot more flexibility to the board but
still four pcie 5.0 m.2 is kind of cool
now if you wanted to get a similar vrm
configuration from an x670e motherboard
you'd have to pay 490 for the x670e
aorus master though the MSR x670e carbon
Wi-Fi for 440 is also a great option so
at 350 the b650e auris master might make
sense but for 400 you are better served
by a simile priced x670e board in my
opinion
finally for those of you after an ITX
motherboard I have tested the MSI MPG
b650i Edge Wi-Fi and Asus Rog strix
b650e I gaming Wi-Fi the MSI model costs
270 and the Asus model 330 so both are
quite pricey since acquiring all of my
b650 motherboards or 35 of them the
gigabyte b650i aorus Ultra for 206
dollars that has become available and
the ASRock b650e pg-itx Wi-Fi for 290
dollars
now the MSI MPG b650i Edge Wi-Fi packs 8
80 amp power stages for the vehicle vrm
but no pcie 5.0 support there is a
single PCI 4.0 times 16 slot and two PCI
4.0 m.2 slots then you get 9 USB 3.2
ports two USB 2.0 ports and four SATA
ports for 60 us more the Asus Rog strix
b650e I gaming Wi-Fi that does offer PCI
5.0 support for the primary or the only
pcie times 16 slot as well as PCI 5.0 to
the m.2 the primary m.2 that is along
with a secondary PCA 4.0 m.2 you also
get eight USB 3.2 ports and four USB 2.0
ports along with two SATA connectors so
it's certainly a better equipped board
but whether or not it's worth the
premium hard to say and of course that
will be up to you to decide
okay so now that we've taken a look at
each motherboard individually it's time
to get testing and for testing all b650
boards we're using the gigabyte auris
c500 glass case with the aorus water
force x 360 millimeter AIO now for
recording temperatures I'm using a
digital thermometer with k-type
thermocouples and I'll reporting the
peak rear PCB temperature finally I'm
not reporting delta T over ambient
instead I maintain a room temperature of
21 degrees and to ensure a consistent
ambient temperature a thermocouple is
positioned next to the test system as
for the stress test I'm using the ryzen
9 7950x and for load cinebench R23 which
was looped for an hour at which point
I'm reporting the maximum PCB
temperature again recorded using k-type
thermocouples so let's go take a look at
the results
so here are the vrm temperature results
and I don't think it'll surprise anyone
to learn that the aorus master and
taiichi are the two best performing
boards though there are a number of
aorus pro and Elite models with similar
temperatures in the low 50s now I should
stress that one sparium temperatures dip
below say 70 degrees it really doesn't
matter which board runs cooler for core
heavy productivity workloads in a warm
environment all boards will perform very
well even sub 80 degree vrm temperatures
are very acceptable and really it's only
the boards running over 90 degrees that
I'd recommend you avoid especially if
you're in a warmer climate and this data
really just confirms that the vast
majority of b650 boards run at
acceptable temperatures with just three
boards in particular that you should
avoid if you're going to be running a
170 watt CPU like the 7950x even then
though regardless of the CPU plan on
using now those boards should be avoided
as you can purchase similarly equipped
boards for the same price or even less
in some instances that run at much lower
vrm temperatures
so in a nutshell any of the boards shown
here running at sub 80 degree
temperatures should be purchased based
on the price and features not how cool
they ultimately run and as an example
you wouldn't buy the MSI Tomahawk over
the ASRock PG lightning because it runs
five degrees cooler in our testing in
fact it might be wise to save 30 and get
the ASRock board especially if you don't
need Wi-Fi as the pcie 5.0 m.2 support
could be more useful to you but if
you're looking at two boards that occupy
a similar price point and offer the same
features but one run say 10 to 15
degrees cooler than the other then vrm
thermals might see you favor the cooler
running board in that example it's just
another piece of the puzzle and
depending on your needs well you'll have
to piece it all together there's just so
many b650 motherboards I tested 35 of
them which I think is pretty insane it
took a ridiculous amount of time and
even then I haven't been able to look at
all if there are a couple that either
weren't released in time for this
content or they were just unavailable
when I was rounding up all of these
boards which just getting my hands on
this many boards was a huge undertaking
in itself anyway we've now looked at 35
of the boards and I think the good news
is that most of the boards pretty much
all of them really are a couple are very
good and you can spend as little as 125
dollars and still get a really good
board that'll work under all conditions
there are a few standout options though
and the 125 ASRock b650m hdv m.2 is one
of them if you are looking at jumping on
the am5 platform but wish to spend as
little as possible while still ensuring
that you have a solid upgrade path in
the future then the hdv is the board for
you the gigabyte b650m ds3h is also a
very good board but the hdv is better in
my opinion and a little bit cheaper the
only potential advantage of the ds3h is
its extra dim slots for memory expansion
but if you don't need that then the
ASRock board is better in my opinion and
if you were going to step up to the ds3h
then the MSI Pro
b650m-a Wi-Fi it's a better buyer right
now for just 10 dollars more you get an
extra PCI expansion slot more USB 3.2
ports and Wi-Fi 6E as for the best Micro
ATX b650 motherboard my pick here is the
gigabyte b650m auris Pro ax you get pcie
5.0 m.2 support an amazing vrm and
plenty of USB 3.2 ports all for 210 us
basically it outclasses the Asus tough
gaming b650m plus Wi-Fi MSI mag b650m
water Wi-Fi and gigabytes own b650m
aurus Elite ax and b650m gaming X ax now
if you're after a more affordable ATX
b650 board there are a few options
priced between 190 dollars and 220 U.S
none of them though offer PCI 5.0 times
16 support though some of them do offer
PCI 5.0 m.2 support and those models
include the ASRock b650 PG light ASRock
b650 Pro RS and gigabyte b650 aorus
Elite ax now of those boards the PG
lightning is the cheapest and yet it
offers the most pcie slots three m.2s in
total and loads of USB ports really all
lacks relative to the competition is
Wi-Fi but if you don't care about Wi-Fi
then it is my recommendation as the best
value b650 ATX motherboard and if you
are after Wi-Fi 6E support out of the
box either the MSI Pro b650-p Wi-Fi or
gigabyte b650 or sleet ax will work
nicely now of the b650e boards the best
value option here is also the cheapest
the ASRock b650e PG Riptide Wi-Fi though
it is a little light on USB 3.2 ports
with a possible seven so if you require
more a 30 premium will be required to
acquire asrock's b650e steel Legend
Wi-Fi though be aware this board only
features two SATA ports and two pcie
slots therefore I feel the Asus Rog
strix
b650e-f gaming Wi-Fi is the best
all-rounder b650e motherboard at 280 you
get four PCI expansion slots three m.2
slots 10 USB 3.2 ports and a further 8
USB 2.0 ports and there's also four SATA
ports then beyond that it's really
either the Asus Rog strix b650e e-gaming
Wi-Fi ASRock b650e taiichi and of course
the gigabyte b650e auris Master the
auras Master just makes very little
sense right now at its current price the
Tai Chi is a decent board but it's not
amazing at anything really though it
does offer USB 4 support out of the box
so that might be useful to you anyway in
my opinion I think the Asus e-gaming is
the best high-end option here the fact
that it offers two pcie 5.0 enabled
times 16 slots is very cool mind you I'm
not saying that you particularly need
that feature but if you want it this is
the cheapest means of acquiring that
particular configuration
for example the MSI MPG
x670e carbon Wi-Fi is the most
affordable x670e motherboard to offer
two pcie 5.0 enabled times 16 slots and
it costs 440 us right now so you're
looking at an almost 100 discount with
the Asus e-gaming the e-gaming is also
the most affordable of the three boards
and although it has the weakest vrm it
is still massively Overkill peaking it
to 60 degrees with the 7950x in our
testing so the Asus Rog strix b650e
e-gaming Wi-Fi is the best high-end
board and it's what I would get if I was
looking at spending comfortably over 300
U.S on a b650 motherboard and with that
said let me know which of these b650
boards you're planning on buying or
which one maybe you've already bought so
hopefully it was one of the good ones
not one of the Asus Prime boards anyway
let me know in the comment section below
and hopefully this b650 buying guide was
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