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ASUS TUF Gaming B650M-E WIFI

Micro-ATX · DDR5 · 4 DIMMs · 8-phase VRM · 6

Quality
52
VRM
25
Value
40
Amazon
$249
ASUS TUF Gaming B650M-E WIFI
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$249
Unavailable Updated 1 week, 5 days ago
Overall52.2
VRM25.0
Chipset78.0
Expansion / storage62.0
Connectivity51.0
Audio45.0
Quality / price39.8
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Written analysis

ASUS TUF Gaming B650M-E WIFI at a glance

The ASUS TUF Gaming B650M-E WIFI uses the Micro-ATX form factor, AM5 socket, and B650M-E chipset. This is a balanced mainstream platform: enough expansion and connectivity for a performance PC without paying only for flagship extras.

Memory support is DDR5 across 4 DIMM slots, with up to 192 GB and rated overclocked speeds up to 7600 MT/s. ECC modules are accepted, subject to CPU support.

Best fit: a mainstream gaming, home, or office system with moderate expansion needs.

Power delivery

The calculated VRM score is 25.0, placing the power delivery in the basic class. The board lists 8 CPU power phases, 60 A power stages in a 8(60A)+2(60A)+1 layout. CPU power input is listed as 2. Keep it paired with lower-power processors and avoid sustained overclocked loads.

Expansion and storage

The expansion and storage score is 62.0: balanced . The platform supports PCIe 4.0. Physical expansion includes 1 ×16 slot, and 2 ×1.

On-board storage consists of 2 M.2 slots and 4 SATA ports. Supported M.2 lengths are listed as 2242, 2260, 2280. The two-slot layout covers a typical OS-and-games or OS-and-project-drive setup.

Connectivity and rear I/O

The connectivity score is 51.0, rated adequate . Wireless networking is Wi-Fi 6 ; wired networking is Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet at up to 2500 Mbps. Bluetooth 5.2 is included. The recorded USB provision is 8 rear connections and 1 front-panel connections. The specification sheet below separates every USB speed and connector type.

Display connectivity includes HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4. These motherboard outputs require a processor with integrated graphics.

Audio

The audio score is 45.0. This is a standard onboard solution using Realtek® ALC892/ALC897. It covers normal gaming and communication; demanding headphones or production work still benefit from an external interface. The rear panel has 3 analogue jacks.

Buying verdict

Overall quality is 52.20, a mainstream result. The essential platform features are covered, while premium I/O and tuning extras are more selective.

At the recorded Amazon price, the quality-to-price score is 39.8. The nearby-board comparison below may reveal a better-equipped option at a similar price.

Board data

Full specifications

Platform, expansion, storage, rear I/O, internal headers, networking, audio, and board controls in one sheet.

General

Manufacturer
ASUS
Motherboard
ASUS TUF Gaming B650M-E WIFI
Chipset / socket
B650M-E / AM5
Form factor
Micro-ATX
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$249
Availability
Unavailable
Price updated
1 week, 5 days ago

VRM

CPU phases
8 (60 A)
Power design
8(60A)+2(60A)+1
EPS connector
2

Memory

Type / slots
DDR5 / 4 DIMMs
Max capacity / OC
192 GB / 7600 MT/s
XMP / EXPO
Not recorded
ECC
Modules supported

PCIe

Supported version
PCIe 4.0
x16 physical
1
x16 Gen 4
1
x1 physical
2
x1 Gen 4
2

Storage

M.2 slots
2
M.2 lengths
2242, 2260, 2280
SATA ports
4

Display outputs

HDMI
Yes · 2.1 · 4K@60Hz
DisplayPort
Yes · 1.4 · 8K@60Hz
USB-C DisplayPort
No

USB

Rear USB 2.0
4
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
2
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 10 Gbps
1
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C 10 Gbps
1
Front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C 5 Gbps
1
Header USB 2.0
4
Header USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
2

Networking

Ethernet
Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet
LAN ports
1
LAN speed
2500 Mbps
Wi-Fi
6
Bands
2.4/5GHz
Bluetooth
5.2

Audio

Chipset
Realtek® ALC892/ALC897
Analog jacks
3
Gold-plated jacks
No
Optical S/PDIF
No
Spatial audio
No

Buttons

BIOS flashback
Yes
Clear CMOS
No
Q-Flash Plus
No
Smart button
No
Onboard start / reset
No

Additional information

Memory notes
Supports Un-buffered Memory. Supports AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO™). Features OptiMem II. Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration. Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.
Display notes
The motherboard has 2 x DisplayPort and 1 x HDMI port. Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to AMD CPU specifications.
Expansion notes
The operating mode of the PCIe 4.0 x16 slot depends on the CPU installed. With AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 7000 Series processors, it supports x16 mode. With AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series processors, it supports x8/x4 mode. Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the ASUS support site for details.
M.2_1
5.0 4 · 2242, 2260, 2280 · CPU — Specifications vary by CPU. With AMD Ryzen 9000/7000 Series, the slot supports PCIe 5.0 x4. With AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, it supports PCIe 4.0 x4.
M.2_2
4.0 4 · 2242, 2260, 2280 · CPU — Specifications vary by CPU. With AMD Ryzen 9000/7000 Series, the slot supports PCIe 4.0 x4. With AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, it supports PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 mode.
RAID
SATA / PCIe (['0', '1', '10'])
Storage notes
The 4 SATA 6Gb/s ports are provided by the AMD B650 Chipset. AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology supports both PCIe and SATA RAID. M.2 specifications vary by CPU type.
Audio notes
Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC. Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking. Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback. Features Audio Shielding, Premium audio capacitors, and Dedicated audio PCB layers. A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.
Networking notes
1x1 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax). The Bluetooth version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer's website for the latest specifications.
Button notes
The motherboard includes a Clear CMOS header, but not a dedicated button.
Fan / RGB headers
1 CPU · 1 OPT · 1 AIO · 2 chassis · 3 ARGB · 1 RGB
Other headers
Front audio · System panel
Dimensions
24.4cm x 24.4cm

Extracted notes sit here. Official manufacturer copy is at the bottom of the page.

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Vendor copy

Official manufacturer data

Raw manufacturer text kept for reference. Structured specs above are extracted from this copy and are the source for scores and tables.

Memory

4 x DIMM slots, Max. 192GB, DDR5 7600+(OC)/ 7200(OC)/ 7000(OC)/ 6800(OC)/ 6600(OC)/ 6400(OC)/ / 6200(OC)/ 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 modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/
* Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.

Graphics

2 x DisplayPort**
1 x HDMITM port***
* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to AMD CPU specifications.
** Supports max. 8K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.
*** Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.

Expansion slots

AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors*
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode)
AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Desktop Processors
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x8/x4 mode)**
AMD B650 Chipset
2 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slots
* Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/).
** Specifications vary by CPU types.
- To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported peripherals.
AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors*
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode)
AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Desktop Processors
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x8/x4 mode)**
AMD B650 Chipset
2 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slots
* Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/).
** Specifications vary by CPU types.
- To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported peripherals.

Storage

Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
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)
AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Desktop Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 mode)**
AMD B650 Chipset
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
* AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology supports both PCIe RAID 0/1/10 and SATA RAID 0/1/10.
** Specifications vary by CPU types.
Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
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)
AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Desktop Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 mode)**
AMD B650 Chipset
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
* AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology supports both PCIe RAID 0/1/10 and SATA RAID 0/1/10.
** Specifications vary by CPU types.

USB

Rear USB (Total 8 ports)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10G) ports (1 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5G) ports (2 x Type-A)
4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)
Front USB (Total 7 ports)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5G) connector (supports USB Type-C®)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5G) header supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports

Internal I/O

Fan and Cooling related
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header
2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
Power related
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector
1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector
Storage related
2 x M.2 slots (Key M)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
USB
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5G) connector (supports USB Type-C® )
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5G) header supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
Miscellaneous
3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers
1 x Aura RGB header
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x COM Port header
1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function

Rear I/O

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10G) ports (1 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5G) ports (2 x Type-A)
4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)
2 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMITM port
1 x Wi-Fi Module
1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port
3 x Audio jacks
1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button
1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port

Wireless

Wi-Fi 6
1x1 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Supports 2.4/5GHz frequency band
Bluetooth® v5.2*
*The Bluetooth version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer's website for the latest specifications.
Wi-Fi 6
1x1 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Supports 2.4/5GHz frequency band
Bluetooth® v5.2*
*The Bluetooth version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer's website for the latest specifications.

Audio

Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC*
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback"
Audio Features
- Audio Shielding
- Premium audio capacitors
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
* A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.

Special features

ASUS TUF PROTECTION
- DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS)
- ESD Guards
- TUF LANGuard
- Overvoltage Protection
- SafeSlot Core+
- Stainless-Steel Back I/O
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
- VRM heatsink design
ASUS EZ DIY
- BIOS FlashBack™ button
- BIOS FlashBack™ LED
- ProCool
- Pre-mounted I/O shield
- SafeSlot Core+
- SafeDIMM
Aura Sync
- Aura RGB header
- Addressable Gen 2 headers

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