GIGABYTE B650M Gaming Plus
GIGABYTE B650M Gaming Plus Specifications
GIGABYTE B650M Gaming Plus by GIGABYTE is a Micro-ATX form factor motherboard based on the mid-range B650M chipset and AM5 socket, providing a balanced set of features and connectivity. It is designed to support DDR5 memory up to 256 GB and memory overclocking up to 8000 MHz. The motherboard features 4 memory slots and offers support for PCIe 4.0 x16, ensuring compatibility with modern GPUs and high-bandwidth expansion cards.
GIGABYTE B650M Gaming Plus Performance Review
The GIGABYTE B650M Gaming Plus comes with a basic VRM configuration, providing 60 A across 5 phases. It is designed for entry-level to mid-range low-wattage CPUs. Overclocking or using high-wattage CPUs may lead to thermal issues or potential damage. This board is recommended for budget builds or users with modest performance needs.
This motherboard includes an entry-level audio chipset — Realtek® ALC897 — which provides basic sound quality suitable for casual use. While it’s acceptable for everyday tasks such as web browsing, video playback, and light gaming, it may not meet the expectations of users with mid to high-end audio setups. Audiophiles and those seeking high-fidelity sound should consider using a dedicated sound card or external DAC.
This board delivers balanced value with a performance-per-price ratio of 61.3%, offering a solid blend of features, quality, and affordability.
Motherboard Information
Manufacturer: GIGABYTE
Motherboard Name: GIGABYTE B650M Gaming Plus
Current Price Amazon: $139
Amazon Price Updated: 18 hours, 20 minutes ago.
Motherboard Available: True
Chipset / Socket: B650M / AM5
Form Factor / Memory Slots: Micro-ATX / 4 slots.
Memory Type / Max Cap / Max OC: DDR5 / 256 GB / 8000 MHz
PCIe Suport: PCIe 4.0 x16
Audio Chipset: Realtek® ALC897
Network: Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)
Motherboard Dimensions: 24.4cm x 24.4cm
Quality & Features (max 110pts)
VRM Quality: 3 pts.
Chipset Q & F: 13 pts.
Build Quality: 11 pts.
Connectivity Q & F: 10 pts.
Audio Quality: 6 pts.
Total Points: 43 pts.
VRM Configuration
CPU Power Phases (Amps): 5 (60 A)
Power Design: 5+2+2
Calculated Performance
Quality and Features per Price: 61.3%
Additional Motherboard Information
Memory:
4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 256 GB (64 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
Support for AMD EXtended Profiles for Overclocking (AMD EXPO™) and Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
(The CPU and memory configuration may affect the supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules, please refer to "Memory Support List" on GIGABYTE's website for more information.)
Graphics:
- 2 x DisplayPorts, supporting a maximum resolution of 3840x2160@144 Hz
* Support for DisplayPort 1.4 version.
- 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz
* Support for HDMI 2.1 version and HDCP 2.3.
** Support for native HDMI 2.1 TMDS compatible ports.
Support for up to triple-display at the same time
(Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.)
Storage:
AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors/ Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs
AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 1 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs
AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 2 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs
1 x M.2 connector (M2C_SB), integrated in the Chipset, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices
RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices
USB:
- 1 x USB Type-C® port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port on the back panel
- 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 port on the back panel
Chipset:
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panel
- 1 x USB Type-C® port with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support, available through the internal USB header
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header
- 5 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (1 port on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers)
Internal I/O:
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x CPU fan header
2 x system fan headers
2 x addressable LED strip headers
1 x RGB LED strip header
2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0/GC-TPM2.0 SPI V2 module only)
1 x Q-Flash Plus button
1 x reset jumper
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Back Panel I/O:
1 x USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x HDMI port
2 x DisplayPorts
2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R) (1T1R)*
* Only for Realtek® Wi-Fi 6 RTL8851BE
1 x RJ-45 port
3 x audio jacks
WiFi:
- WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands
- BLUETOOTH 5.3
- Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless
Realtek® Wi-Fi 6 RTL 8851BE (PCB rev. 1.1)
- WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5 GHz carrier frequency bands
- BLUETOOTH 5.3
- Support for 11ax 80MHz wireless
(Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.)
Audio:
High Definition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
* You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings.
Special Features:
* Available applications in GCC may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications.
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Q-Flash Plus