ASUS ROG Strix B650E-I Gaming
ASUS ROG Strix B650E-I Gaming Specifications
ASUS ROG Strix B650E-I Gaming by ASUS is a Mini-ITX form factor motherboard based on the mid-range B650E-I chipset and AM5 socket, providing a balanced set of features and connectivity. It is designed to support DDR5 memory up to 96 GB and memory overclocking up to 8000 MHz. The motherboard features 2 memory slots and offers support for PCIe 5.0 x16, ensuring compatibility with modern GPUs and high-bandwidth expansion cards.
ASUS ROG Strix B650E-I Gaming Performance Review
The ASUS ROG Strix B650E-I Gaming includes a mid-range VRM setup, delivering 80 A through 10 phases. It supports most compatible CPUs on its socket but is not ideal for sustained overclocking or powering very high-wattage CPUs due to potential thermal limitations. Best suited for casual users and mainstream gamers seeking stable performance for everyday use.
This motherboard is equipped with a premium audio chipset — the Realtek ALC4080 — delivering performance comparable to mid-to-high-end discrete sound cards. It provides clean, immersive sound with excellent signal-to-noise ratio and dynamic range. This makes it a recommended choice for audiophiles and users with high-end audio setups, such as studio-grade headphones, amplifiers, or surround sound systems, who want the best possible onboard audio.
This board delivers balanced value with a performance-per-price ratio of 56.2%, offering a solid blend of features, quality, and affordability.
Motherboard Information
Manufacturer: ASUS
Motherboard Name: ASUS ROG Strix B650E-I Gaming
Current Price Amazon: $229❗N/A
Amazon Price Updated: 1 month ago.
Motherboard Available: False
Chipset / Socket: B650E-I / AM5
Form Factor / Memory Slots: Mini-ITX / 2 slots.
Memory Type / Max Cap / Max OC: DDR5 / 96 GB / 8000 MHz
PCIe Suport: PCIe 5.0 x16
Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC4080
Network: Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet
Motherboard Dimensions: 17 cm x 17 cm
Quality & Features (max 110pts)
VRM Quality: 8 pts.
Chipset Q & F: 16 pts.
Build Quality: 14 pts.
Connectivity Q & F: 11 pts.
Audio Quality: 16 pts.
Total Points: 65 pts.
VRM Configuration
CPU Power Phases (Amps): 10 (80 A)
Power Design: 10+1+2
Calculated Performance
Quality and Features per Price: 56.2%
Additional Motherboard Information
Memory:
6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600(OC)/ 5400(OC)/ 5200/ 5000/ 4800 ECC and Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory*
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports AMD EXTended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO™)
OptiMem II
* Supported memory types, data rate(Speed), and number of DRAM module vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information refer to www.asus.com for memory support list.
* Non-ECC, Un-buffered DDR5 Memory supports On-Die ECC function
Graphics:
1 x USB3.2 Gen2 port supports USB Type-C® display outputs****
* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to AMD CPU specifications.
** Supports max. 8K@60Hz as specified in display outputs
***Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.
**** VGA resolution support depends on processors' or graphic cards' resolution.
Storage:
AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
*AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology supports both PCIe RAID 0/1 and SATA RAID 0/1.
USB:
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C®)
5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (4 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
Front USB (Total 5 ports)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
1 x USB 2.0 header supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports
Internal I/O:
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header
1 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header
Power related
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector
Storage related
2 x M.2 slots (Key M)
2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
USB
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
1 x USB 2.0 headers supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports
Miscellaneous
1 x Addressable Gen 2 header
1 x AURA RGB header
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x CPU Over Voltage jumper
1 x 12-1 pin Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header
1 x Speaker header
1 x Thermal Sensor header
Back Panel I/O:
5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (4 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C® with DP Alt mode)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
1 x HDMI® port
1 x Wi-Fi Module
1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port
3 x LED-illuminated audio jacks
1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button
1 x FlexKey button
*The rear panel Lime (Line out) port does not support spatial audio. If you wish to use spatial audio make sure to connect your audio output device to the audio jack on the front panel of your chassis.
WiFi:
2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band*
Bluetooth® v5.2**
* WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries.
** The Bluetooth version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer's website for the latest specifications.
Audio:
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input
- Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback
Audio Features
- Audio Shielding
- Savitech SV3H712 AMP
- LED-illuminated audio jacks
- Rear optical S/PDIF out port
- Premium audio capacitors
*The rear panel Line out port does not support spatial audio. If you wish to use spatial audio make sure to connect your audio output device to the audio jack on the front panel of your chassis.
Special Features:
-5K Black Metallic Capacitors
ASUS Q-Design
- M.2 Q-Latch
- Q-DIMM
- Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
- Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
- M.2 heatsink backplate
- M.2 heatsink
- VRM heatsink design
ASUS EZ DIY
- BIOS FlashBack™ button
- BIOS FlashBack™ LED
- ProCool
- Pre-mounted I/O shield
- SafeSlot
- SafeDIMM
AURA Sync
- AURA RGB header
- Addressable Gen 2 header