Motherboard database
Compare motherboards by calculated overall quality, VRM, chipset, expansion, storage, connectivity, memory support, Amazon price, and value.
Calculated quality—not benchmark performance. Longer bars indicate more complete or capable board hardware in that category. Scores can exceed 100 on exceptional boards.
| Select for comparison | Motherboard | Platform | Amazon price | Overall quality | Quality / price | Status | VRM quality & hardware | Chipset | Expansion / storage | Connectivity | Audio | Memory | Storage | PCIe | Networking | USB |
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ASUSATXWi-Fi ROG STRIX X870E-H GAMING WIFI7 HATSUNE MIKU EDITIONAM5 · X870E · DDR5
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AM5X870E · ATX | $477 Amazon · paid link | 89.0 | 35.4 | UnavailableSep 4 | 70.0 quality16 CPU phases · 16+2+1 config · 80 A stages · 2 EPS | 100.0 | 94.0 | 100.0 | 81.0 |
DDR5 · 4 DIMMs256 GB · 8000 MT/s OC | 4× M.2 · 4× SATAStorage details | 3× x161× Gen 5 x16 | 5000 Mbps LANWi-Fi 7 (802.11be) · Bluetooth 5.4 | 14 rear · 1 frontUSB4 Type-C | |
GIGABYTEATXWi-Fi GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS PROLGA 1851 · Z890 · DDR5
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LGA 1851Z890 · ATX | $248 Amazon · paid link | 88.6 | 67.9 | AvailableSep 4 | 71.0 quality16 CPU phases · 16+1+2 config · 90 A stages · 2 EPS | 92.0 | 109.0 | 90.0 | 81.0 |
DDR5 · 4 DIMMs256 GB · 9500 MT/s OC | 5× M.2 · 4× SATA['x4', 'x2'] | 3× x161× Gen 5 x16 | 5000 Mbps LAN7 · Bluetooth 5.4 | 12 rear · 0 frontUSB4 Type-C | |
ASUSATXWi-Fi ASUS ROG Strix B850-E Gaming WiFiAM5 · B850 · DDR5
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AM5B850 · ATX | $414 Amazon · paid link | 88.4 | 40.6 | AvailableSep 4 | 74.0 quality16 CPU phases · 16 + 2 + 2 config · 90 A stages · 2 EPS | 94.0 | 93.0 | 90.0 | 91.0 |
DDR5 · 4 DIMMs256 GB · 8000 MT/s OC | 5× M.2 · 4× SATAStorage details | 2× x161× Gen 5 x16 | 5000 Mbps LAN7 · Bluetooth 5.4 | 12 rear · 1 frontUSB4 Type-C | |
ASRockATXWi-Fi ASRock Intel Core Ultra Z890 LiveMixer WiFi 7LGA 1851 · Z890 · DDR5
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LGA 1851Z890 · ATX | $240 Amazon · paid link | 88.4 | 70.0 | AvailableSep 4 | 72.0 quality18 CPU phases · 18+1+1+1+1 config · 80 A stages · 2 EPS | 90.0 | 97.0 | 99.0 | 84.0 |
DDR5 · 4 DIMMs256 GB · 9466 MT/s OC | 4× M.2 · 4× SATAStorage details | 3× x161× Gen 5 x16 | 2500 Mbps LAN7 · Bluetooth 5.4 | 14 rear · 9 frontUSB4 Type-C | |
ASUSATXWi-Fi ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-ALGA 1851 · Z890 · DDR5
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LGA 1851Z890 · ATX | $292 Amazon · paid link | 88.4 | 57.5 | AvailableSep 4 | 74.0 quality16 CPU phases · 16(90A)+1(90A)+2(90A)+2(80A) config · 90 A stages · 2 EPS | 100.0 | 93.0 | 87.0 | 88.0 |
DDR5 · 4 DIMMs256 GB · 9066 MT/s OC | 5× M.2 · 4× SATAStorage details | 2× x161× Gen 5 x16 | 2500 Mbps LAN7 · Bluetooth 5.4 | 10 rear · 0 frontUSB4 Type-C | |
ASUSATXWi-Fi ROG STRIX X670E-F GAMING WIFIAM5 · X670 · DDR5
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AM5X670 · ATX | $439 Amazon · paid link | 88.0 | 38.1 | AvailableSep 4 | 74.0 quality16 CPU phases · 16 + 2 + 2 config · 90 A stages · 2 EPS | 94.0 | 87.0 | 91.0 | 94.0 |
DDR5 · 4 DIMMs192 GB · 8000 MT/s OC | 4× M.2 · 4× SATAM.2_1 & M.2_2: PCIe 5.0 x4 (from CP… | 2× x161× Gen 5 x16 | 2500 Mbps LANWi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) · Bluetooth 5.2 | 12 rear · 1 frontUSB 20 Gbps | |
ASUSATXWi-Fi ASUS ROG Strix Z790-ALGA 1700 · Z790 · DDR5
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LGA 1700Z790 · ATX | $506 Amazon · paid link | 86.8 | 32.6 | AvailableSep 4 | 61.0 quality16 CPU phases · 16+1+2 config · 70 A stages · 2 EPS | 100.0 | 96.0 | 89.0 | 88.0 |
DDR5 · 4 DIMMs192 GB · 8000 MT/s OC | 5× M.2 · 4× SATAStorage details | 2× x161× Gen 5 x16 | 2500 Mbps LAN7 · Bluetooth 5.4 | 12 rear · 0 frontUSB 20 Gbps | |
MSIATXWi-Fi MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI PZAM5 · X870E · DDR5
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AM5X870E · ATX | $315 Amazon · paid link | 86.2 | 52.0 | AvailableSep 4 | 54.0 quality14 CPU phases · 14 + 2 + 1 config · 80 A stages · 2 EPS | 100.0 | 94.0 | 95.0 | 88.0 |
DDR5 · 4 DIMMs256 GB · 8400 MT/s OC | 4× M.2 · 4× SATAM2_1:PCIe5.0x4(9/7)/PCIe4.0x4(8);M2… | 3× x161× Gen 5 x16 | 5000 Mbps LANWi-Fi 7 (802.11be) · Bluetooth 5.4 | 12 rear · 9 frontUSB4 Type-C | |
MSIATXWi-Fi MSI MPG Z790 Edge TI MAX WiFiLGA 1700 · Z790 · DDR5
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LGA 1700Z790 · ATX | $583 Amazon · paid link | 86.0 | 28.0 | UnavailableSep 4 | 71.0 quality16 CPU phases · 16+1+1 config · 90 A stages · 2 EPS | 89.0 | 99.0 | 83.0 | 88.0 |
DDR5 · 4 DIMMs192 GB · 7200 MT/s OC | 5× M.2 · 8× SATAStorage details | 2× x161× Gen 5 x16 | 2500 Mbps LAN7 · Bluetooth 5.4 | 10 rear · 7 frontUSB 20 Gbps | |
MSIATXWi-Fi MSI MPG Z890 Edge TI WiFiLGA 1851 · Z890 · DDR5
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LGA 1851Z890 · ATX | $479 Amazon · paid link | 86.0 | 34.1 | AvailableSep 4 | 71.0 quality16 CPU phases · 16+1+1+1 config · 90 A stages · 2 EPS | 99.0 | 91.0 | 88.0 | 81.0 |
DDR5 · 4 DIMMs256 GB · 9200 MT/s OC | 5× M.2 · 4× SATAStorage details | 2× x161× Gen 5 x16 | 5000 Mbps LAN7 · Bluetooth 5.4 | 11 rear · 7 frontUSB4 Type-C | |
MSIATXWi-Fi MAG X870E TOMAHAWK WIFIAM5 · X870E · DDR5
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AM5X870E · ATX | $200 Amazon · paid link | 86.0 | 81.7 | AvailableSep 4 | 54.0 quality14 CPU phases · 14 + 2 + 1 config · 80 A stages · 2 EPS | 99.0 | 94.0 | 95.0 | 88.0 |
DDR5 · 4 DIMMs256 GB · 8400 MT/s OC | 4× M.2 · 4× SATAM2_1:PCIe5.0x4/PCIe4.0x4; M2_2:PCIe… | 3× x161× Gen 5 x16 | 5000 Mbps LANWi-Fi 7 (802.11be) · Bluetooth 5.4 | 12 rear · 9 frontUSB4 Type-C | |
MSIATXWi-Fi MSI MPG Z790 Edge WiFiLGA 1700 · Z790 · DDR5
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LGA 1700Z790 · ATX | $148 Amazon · paid link | 85.8 | 110.2 | UnavailableSep 4 | 71.0 quality16 CPU phases · 16+1 config · 90 A stages · 2 EPS | 99.0 | 96.0 | 75.0 | 88.0 |
DDR5 · 4 DIMMs256 GB · 7200 MT/s OC | 5× M.2 · 7× SATAStorage details | 2× x161× Gen 5 x16 | 2500 Mbps LAN6E · Bluetooth 5.3 | 10 rear · 7 frontUSB 20 Gbps | |
GIGABYTEATXWi-Fi GIGABYTE Z890 AERO GLGA 1851 · Z890 · DDR5
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LGA 1851Z890 · ATX | $249 Amazon · paid link | 85.8 | 65.5 | AvailableSep 4 | 63.0 quality16 CPU phases · 16+1+2 config · 80 A stages · 2 EPS | 92.0 | 110.0 | 83.0 | 81.0 |
DDR5 · 4 DIMMs256 GB · 9200 MT/s OC | 5× M.2 · 4× SATAx4/x2 | 3× x162× Gen 5 x16 | 2500 Mbps LAN7 · Bluetooth 5.4 | 9 rear · 7 frontUSB4 Type-C | |
MSIATXWi-Fi MSI MAG Z890 Tomahawk WiFiLGA 1851 · Z890 · DDR5
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LGA 1851Z890 · ATX | $251 Amazon · paid link | 85.4 | 64.7 | UnavailableSep 4 | 71.0 quality16 CPU phases · 16+1+1+1 config · 90 A stages · 2 EPS | 99.0 | 94.0 | 82.0 | 81.0 |
DDR5 · 4 DIMMs256 GB · 9200 MT/s OC | 4× M.2 · 4× SATAStorage details | 3× x161× Gen 5 x16 | 5000 Mbps LAN7 · Bluetooth 5.4 | 9 rear · 7 frontUSB4 Type-C | |
ASUSATXWi-Fi ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-PlusLGA 1700 · Z790 · DDR5
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LGA 1700Z790 · ATX | $242 Amazon · paid link | 85.2 | 66.9 | UnavailableSep 4 | 70.0 quality16 CPU phases · 16+1 config · 80 A stages · 2 EPS | 92.0 | 103.0 | 73.0 | 88.0 |
DDR5 · 4 DIMMs192 GB · 7200 MT/s OC | 4× M.2 · 4× SATAStorage details | 2× x161× Gen 5 x16 | 2500 Mbps LAN6E · Bluetooth 5.3 | 8 rear · 1 frontUSB 20 Gbps | |
MSIATXWi-Fi MSI MAG Z790 Tomahawk MAX WiFiLGA 1700 · Z790 · DDR5
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LGA 1700Z790 · ATX | $175 Amazon · paid link | 85.0 | 92.3 | AvailableSep 4 | 71.0 quality16 CPU phases · 16+1+2 config · 90 A stages · 2 EPS | 99.0 | 93.0 | 77.0 | 85.0 |
DDR5 · 4 DIMMs256 GB · 7800 MT/s OC | 4× M.2 · 8× SATAStorage details | 2× x161× Gen 5 x16 | 2500 Mbps LAN7 · Bluetooth 5.4 | 10 rear · 7 frontUSB 20 Gbps | |
ASRockATXWi-Fi ASRock Intel Core Ultra Z890 Lightning WiFi 7LGA 1851 · Z890 · DDR5
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LGA 1851Z890 · ATX | $190 Amazon · paid link | 85.0 | 85.0 | AvailableSep 4 | 72.0 quality18 CPU phases · 18+1+1+1+1 config · 80 A stages · 2 EPS | 90.0 | 91.0 | 85.0 | 87.0 |
DDR5 · 4 DIMMs256 GB · 9466 MT/s OC | 4× M.2 · 4× SATAPCIe 5.0 x4, PCIe 4.0 x4 | 2× x161× Gen 5 x16 | 2500 Mbps LAN7 · Bluetooth 5.4 | 10 rear · 9 frontUSB4 Type-C | |
ASUSATXWi-Fi ASUS TUF Gaming X870-PLUSAM5 · X870 · DDR5
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AM5X870 · ATX | $230 Amazon · paid link | 84.8 | 70.1 | AvailableSep 4 | 70.0 quality16 CPU phases · 16(80A)+1(80A)+2(80A)+2(80A) config · 80 A stages · 2 EPS | 93.0 | 97.0 | 83.0 | 81.0 |
DDR5 · 4 DIMMs192 GB · 8000 MT/s OC | 4× M.2 · 2× SATAPCIe 5.0 x4, PCIe 4.0 x4 | 3× x161× Gen 5 x16 | 2500 Mbps LAN7 (802.11be) · Bluetooth 5.4 | 10 rear · 7 frontUSB4 Type-C | |
ASUSATXWi-Fi ASUS TUF GAMING X870E-PLUS WIFI7AM5 · X870E · DDR5
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AM5X870E · ATX | $240 Amazon · paid link | 84.8 | 67.1 | AvailableSep 4 | 70.0 quality16 CPU phases · 16 + 2 + 1 config · 80 A stages · 2 EPS | 97.0 | 90.0 | 89.0 | 78.0 |
DDR5 · 4 DIMMs256 GB · 8000 MT/s OC | 4× M.2 · 4× SATA5.0, 4.0 | 2× x161× Gen 5 x16 | 2500 Mbps LAN7 · Bluetooth 5.4 | 13 rear · 1 frontUSB4 Type-C | |
MSIATXWi-Fi MSI MPG X870E Edge TI WiFiAM5 · X870E · DDR5
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AM5X870E · ATX | $340 Amazon · paid link | 84.6 | 47.3 | AvailableSep 4 | 54.0 quality14 CPU phases · 14+2+1 config · 80 A stages · 2 EPS | 99.0 | 84.0 | 98.0 | 88.0 |
DDR5 · 4 DIMMs256 GB · 8400 MT/s OC | 4× M.2 · 4× SATAStorage details | 3× x161× Gen 5 x16 | 5000 Mbps LANWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.4 | 12 rear · 9 frontUSB4 Type-C | |
MSIATXWi-Fi MSI PRO Z890-A WiFiLGA 1851 · Z890 · DDR5
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LGA 1851Z890 · ATX | $130 Amazon · paid link | 84.4 | 123.4 | UnavailableSep 4 | 71.0 quality16 CPU phases · 16+1+1+1 config · 90 A stages · 2 EPS | 94.0 | 94.0 | 82.0 | 81.0 |
DDR5 · 4 DIMMs256 GB · 9200 MT/s OC | 4× M.2 · 4× SATAStorage details | 3× x161× Gen 5 x16 | 5000 Mbps LAN7 · Bluetooth 5.4 | 9 rear · 7 frontUSB4 Type-C | |
GIGABYTEATXWi-Fi GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS Elite XLGA 1851 · Z890 · DDR5
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LGA 1851Z890 · ATX | $280 Amazon · paid link | 84.4 | 57.3 | UnavailableSep 4 | 63.0 quality16 CPU phases · 16+1+2 config · 80 A stages · 2 EPS | 92.0 | 109.0 | 77.0 | 81.0 |
DDR5 · 4 DIMMs256 GB · 9500 MT/s OC | 5× M.2 · 4× SATAAll M.2 slots support x4/x2 modes. | 3× x161× Gen 5 x16 | 2500 Mbps LAN7 · Bluetooth 5.4 | 11 rear · 7 frontUSB4 Type-C | |
GIGABYTEATXWi-Fi GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO ICEAM5 · X870E · DDR5
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AM5X870E · ATX | $285 Amazon · paid link | 83.6 | 55.7 | AvailableSep 4 | 63.0 quality16 CPU phases · 16+2+2 config · 80 A stages · 2 EPS | 92.0 | 93.0 | 89.0 | 81.0 |
DDR5 · 4 DIMMs256 GB · 8200 MT/s OC | 4× M.2 · 4× SATAPCIe 5.0, PCIe 4.0 | 3× x161× Gen 5 x16 | 2500 Mbps LANWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.3 | 11 rear · 0 frontUSB4 Type-C | |
GIGABYTEATXWi-Fi GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PROAM5 · X870E · DDR5
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AM5X870E · ATX | $333 Amazon · paid link | 83.6 | 47.7 | AvailableSep 4 | 63.0 quality16 CPU phases · 16+2+2 config · 80 A stages · 2 EPS | 92.0 | 93.0 | 89.0 | 81.0 |
DDR5 · 4 DIMMs256 GB · 8200 MT/s OC | 4× M.2 · 4× SATAAll M.2 slots support PCIe x4/x2 mo… | 3× x161× Gen 5 x16 | 2500 Mbps LAN7 · Bluetooth 5.3 | 11 rear · 1 frontUSB4 Type-C | |
GIGABYTEATXWi-Fi GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS Elite WIFI7LGA 1851 · Z890 · DDR5
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LGA 1851Z890 · ATX | $266 Amazon · paid link | 83.2 | 59.4 | AvailableSep 4 | 63.0 quality16 CPU phases · 16+1+2 config · 80 A stages · 2 EPS | 97.0 | 103.0 | 72.0 | 81.0 |
DDR5 · 4 DIMMs256 GB · 9200 MT/s OC | 4× M.2 · 4× SATAStorage details | 3× x161× Gen 5 x16 | 2500 Mbps LAN7 · Bluetooth 5.4 | 10 rear · 7 frontUSB4 Type-C | |
MSIATXWi-Fi MSI MAG X870 Tomahawk WiFiAM5 · X870 · DDR5
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AM5X870 · ATX | $244 Amazon · paid link | 83.2 | 64.8 | AvailableSep 4 | 54.0 quality14 CPU phases · 14+2+1 config · 80 A stages · 2 EPS | 95.0 | 84.0 | 95.0 | 88.0 |
DDR5 · 4 DIMMs256 GB · 8400 MT/s OC | 4× M.2 · 4× SATAStorage details | 3× x161× Gen 5 x16 | 5000 Mbps LAN7 · Bluetooth 5.4 | 12 rear · 9 frontUSB4 Type-C | |
ASUSATXWi-Fi ASUS TUF Gaming B850-PLUS WiFiAM5 · B850 · DDR5
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AM5B850 · ATX | $209 Amazon · paid link | 82.6 | 75.1 | AvailableSep 4 | 60.0 quality14 CPU phases · 14+2+1 config · 80 A stages · 2 EPS | 84.0 | 109.0 | 79.0 | 81.0 |
DDR5 · 4 DIMMs256 GB · 8000 MT/s OC | 3× M.2 · 4× SATASupports PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 modes. Sp… | 3× x161× Gen 5 x16 | 2500 Mbps LAN7 (802.11be) · Bluetooth 5.4 | 10 rear · 1 frontUSB 20 Gbps | |
GIGABYTEATXWi-Fi GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Elite WIFI7 ICEAM5 · X870 · DDR5
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AM5X870 · ATX | $237 Amazon · paid link | 82.2 | 66.0 | AvailableSep 4 | 63.0 quality16 CPU phases · 16+2+2 config · 80 A stages · 2 EPS | 88.0 | 94.0 | 85.0 | 81.0 |
DDR5 · 4 DIMMs256 GB · 8200 MT/s OC | 4× M.2 · 4× SATASupports PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 in x4/x2 … | 3× x161× Gen 5 x16 | 2500 Mbps LAN7 · Bluetooth 5.4 | 12 rear · 0 frontUSB4 Type-C | |
ASUSATXWi-Fi ASUS ROG Strix B850-F Gaming WiFiAM5 · B850 · DDR5
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AM5B850 · ATX | $210 Amazon · paid link | 82.0 | 74.2 | AvailableSep 4 | 70.0 quality16 CPU phases · 16 + 2 + 2 config · 80 A stages · 2 EPS | 89.0 | 80.0 | 83.0 | 88.0 |
DDR5 · 4 DIMMs256 GB · 8000 MT/s OC | 4× M.2 · 2× SATAPCIe 5.0 x4, PCIe 4.0 x4, PCIe 4.0 … | 2× x161× Gen 5 x16 | 2500 Mbps LANWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.4 | 12 rear · 1 frontUSB 20 Gbps | |
ASUSATXWi-Fi ASUS TUF Gaming B850-BTF WiFiAM5 · B850 · DDR5
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AM5B850 · ATX | $271 Amazon · paid link | 81.6 | 57.2 | AvailableSep 4 | 60.0 quality14 CPU phases · 14+2+1 config · 80 A stages · 2 EPS | 84.0 | 104.0 | 79.0 | 81.0 |
DDR5 · 4 DIMMs256 GB · 8000 MT/s OC | 3× M.2 · 4× SATAPCIe 5.0 x4, PCIe 4.0 x4, PCIe 4.0 … | 3× x161× Gen 5 x16 | 2500 Mbps LAN7 · Bluetooth 5.4 | 10 rear · 0 frontUSB 20 Gbps | |
GIGABYTEATXWi-Fi GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS PRO XLGA 1700 · Z790 · DDR5
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LGA 1700Z790 · ATX | $273 Amazon · paid link | 81.4 | 56.6 | UnavailableSep 4 | 55.0 quality18 CPU phases · 18+1+2 config · 60 A stages · 2 EPS | 92.0 | 99.0 | 80.0 | 81.0 |
DDR5 · 4 DIMMs256 GB · 8266 MT/s OC | 5× M.2 · 4× SATAStorage details | 3× x161× Gen 5 x16 | 5000 Mbps LAN7 · Bluetooth 5.3 | 10 rear · 0 frontUSB 20 Gbps | |
GIGABYTEATXWi-Fi GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Stealth ICEAM5 · X870 · DDR5
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AM5X870 · ATX | $515 Amazon · paid link | 81.4 | 30.1 | UnavailableSep 4 | 63.0 quality16 CPU phases · 16+2+2 config · 80 A stages · 2 EPS | 88.0 | 81.0 | 94.0 | 81.0 |
DDR5 · 4 DIMMs256 GB · 8200 MT/s OC | 4× M.2 · 2× SATAx4, x2 | 2× x161× Gen 5 x16 | 5000 Mbps LAN7 · Bluetooth 5.3 | 13 rear · 0 frontUSB4 Type-C | |
ASUSATXWi-Fi Asus Prime X670E-PROAM5 · X670E · DDR5
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AM5X670E · ATX | $370 Amazon · paid link | 81.2 | 41.7 | AvailableSep 4 | 53.0 quality14 CPU phases · 14(70A)+2(70A)+2 config · 70 A stages · 2 EPS | 96.0 | 96.0 | 76.0 | 85.0 |
DDR5 · 4 DIMMs192 GB · 8000 MT/s OC | 4× M.2 · 4× SATAPCIe 5.0 x4, PCIe 4.0 x4, PCIe 3.0 … | 2× x161× Gen 5 x16 | 2500 Mbps LANWi-Fi 6E · Bluetooth 5.2 | 10 rear · 1 frontUSB 20 Gbps | |
MSIATXWi-Fi MSI PRO Z790-A MAX WiFiLGA 1700 · Z790 · DDR5
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LGA 1700Z790 · ATX | $135 Amazon · paid link | 81.0 | 113.6 | AvailableSep 4 | 63.0 quality16 CPU phases · 16+1+1 config · 80 A stages · 2 EPS | 94.0 | 93.0 | 67.0 | 88.0 |
DDR5 · 4 DIMMs256 GB · 7800 MT/s OC | 4× M.2 · 6× SATAStorage details | 3× x161× Gen 5 x16 | 2500 Mbps LAN7 · Bluetooth 5.4 | 8 rear · 7 frontUSB 20 Gbps | |
GIGABYTEATXWi-Fi GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Elite WIFI7AM5 · X870E · DDR5
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AM5X870E · ATX | $274 Amazon · paid link | 80.8 | 56.0 | AvailableSep 4 | 48.0 quality16 CPU phases · 16+2+2 config · 60 A stages · 2 EPS | 92.0 | 94.0 | 89.0 | 81.0 |
DDR5 · 4 DIMMs256 GB · 8200 MT/s OC | 4× M.2 · 4× SATAx4, x2 | 3× x161× Gen 5 x16 | 2500 Mbps LANWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.4 | 12 rear · 0 frontUSB4 Type-C | |
ASUSATXWi-Fi ASUS TUF Gaming X670E-PLUS WiFiAM5 · X670E · DDR5
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AM5X670E · ATX | $350 Amazon · paid link | 80.2 | 43.5 | AvailableSep 4 | 53.0 quality14 CPU phases · 14(70A)+2(70A)+2 config · 70 A stages · 2 EPS | 91.0 | 96.0 | 76.0 | 85.0 |
DDR5 · 4 DIMMs192 GB · 8000 MT/s OC | 4× M.2 · 4× SATAStorage details | 2× x161× Gen 5 x16 | 2500 Mbps LAN6E · Bluetooth 5.2 | 10 rear · 1 frontUSB 20 Gbps | |
ASUSATX ASUS Pro WS W880-ACE SELGA 1851 · W880 · DDR5
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LGA 1851W880 · ATX | $450 Amazon · paid link | 80.0 | 33.8 | AvailableSep 4 | 36.0 quality8 CPU phases · 8+1+2+2 config · 90 A stages · 2 EPS | 100.0 | 110.0 | 76.0 | 78.0 |
DDR5 · 4 DIMMs256 GB · 9066 MT/s OC | 4× M.2 · 8× SATAPCIe 5.0 x4, PCIe 4.0 x4 | 3× x162× Gen 5 x16 | 2500 Mbps LANNo onboard Wi-Fi | 8 rear · 0 frontUSB4 Type-C | |
MSIATXWi-Fi MSI MPG B850 EDGE TI WIFIAM5 · B850 · DDR5
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AM5B850 · ATX | $281 Amazon · paid link | 79.6 | 53.8 | AvailableSep 4 | 54.0 quality14 CPU phases · 14+2+1 config · 80 A stages · 2 EPS | 81.0 | 84.0 | 91.0 | 88.0 |
DDR5 · 4 DIMMs256 GB · 8400 MT/s OC | 4× M.2 · 4× SATAStorage details | 3× x161× Gen 5 x16 | 5000 Mbps LANWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.4 | 10 rear · 9 frontUSB 20 Gbps | |
ASUSATXWi-Fi ASUS Prime Z790-A WiFi 6ELGA 1700 · Z790 · DDR5
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LGA 1700Z790 · ATX | $135 Amazon · paid link | 79.4 | 111.8 | AvailableSep 4 | 53.0 quality16 CPU phases · 16+1+1 config · 60 A stages · 2 EPS | 92.0 | 103.0 | 67.0 | 82.0 |
DDR5 · 4 DIMMs192 GB · 7200 MT/s OC | 4× M.2 · 4× SATAStorage details | 2× x161× Gen 5 x16 | 2500 Mbps LAN6E · Bluetooth 5.3 | 8 rear · 7 frontUSB 20 Gbps | |
ASUSATXWi-Fi ASUS ROG Strix B850-A Gaming WiFiAM5 · B850 · DDR5
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AM5B850 · ATX | $203 Amazon · paid link | 79.4 | 74.3 | AvailableSep 4 | 60.0 quality14 CPU phases · 14+2+2 config · 80 A stages · 2 EPS | 89.0 | 81.0 | 79.0 | 88.0 |
DDR5 · 4 DIMMs256 GB · 8000 MT/s OC | 4× M.2 · 2× SATAPCIe 5.0 x4, PCIe 4.0 x4, PCIe 4.0 … | 2× x161× Gen 5 x16 | 2500 Mbps LAN7 · Bluetooth 5.4 | 10 rear · 1 frontUSB 20 Gbps | |
MSIATXWi-Fi MSI PRO X670-P WiFiAM5 · X670 · DDR5
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AM5X670 · ATX | $596 Amazon · paid link | 79.4 | 25.3 | AvailableSep 4 | 54.0 quality14 CPU phases · 14+2+1 config · 80 A stages · 2 EPS | 91.0 | 93.0 | 71.0 | 88.0 |
DDR5 · 4 DIMMs256 GB · 7800 MT/s OC | 4× M.2 · 6× SATAStorage details | 3× x16PCIe 4.0 | 2500 Mbps LANWi-Fi 6E · Bluetooth 5.3 | 8 rear · 9 frontUSB 20 Gbps | |
ASRockATXWi-Fi ASRock X870 Steel Legend WiFiAM5 · X870 · DDR5
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AM5X870 · ATX | $170 Amazon · paid link | 78.8 | 88.1 | UnavailableSep 4 | 54.0 quality14 CPU phases · 14+2+1 config · 80 A stages · 2 EPS | 86.0 | 72.0 | 86.0 | 96.0 |
DDR5 · 4 DIMMs192 GB · 7800 MT/s OC | 3× M.2 · 4× SATAStorage details | 2× x161× Gen 5 x16 | 2500 Mbps LANWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.4 | 11 rear · 9 frontUSB4 Type-C | |
ASRockATXWi-Fi ASRock Phantom Gaming X870 Riptide WiFi 7AM5 · X870 · DDR5
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AM5X870 · ATX | $180 Amazon · paid link | 78.8 | 83.2 | UnavailableSep 4 | 54.0 quality14 CPU phases · 14+2+1 config · 80 A stages · 2 EPS | 86.0 | 72.0 | 86.0 | 96.0 |
DDR5 · 4 DIMMs256 GB · 8000 MT/s OC | 3× M.2 · 4× SATAPCIe 5.0 x4, PCIe 4.0 x4 | 2× x161× Gen 5 x16 | 2500 Mbps LAN7 · Bluetooth 5.4 | 11 rear · 9 frontUSB4 Type-C | |
MSIATXWi-Fi MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFIAM5 · B850 · DDR5
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AM5B850 · ATX | $210 Amazon · paid link | 77.6 | 70.2 | AvailableSep 4 | 54.0 quality14 CPU phases · 14+2+1 config · 80 A stages · 2 EPS | 81.0 | 84.0 | 81.0 | 88.0 |
DDR5 · 4 DIMMs256 GB · 8400 MT/s OC | 4× M.2 · 4× SATA5.0, 4.0 | 3× x161× Gen 5 x16 | 5000 Mbps LAN7 · Bluetooth 5.4 | 10 rear · 9 frontUSB 20 Gbps | |
ASUSATXWi-Fi ASUS ROG Strix B650E-F Gaming WiFiAM5 · B650E · DDR5
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AM5B650E · ATX | $174 Amazon · paid link | 77.6 | 84.9 | AvailableSep 4 | 50.0 quality12 CPU phases · 12+2+1 config · 80 A stages · 2 EPS | 81.0 | 94.0 | 75.0 | 88.0 |
DDR5 · 4 DIMMs192 GB · 8000 MT/s OC | 3× M.2 · 4× SATA5.0 x4, 4.0 x4, 4.0 x2 | 2× x161× Gen 5 x16 | 2500 Mbps LAN6E · Bluetooth 5.2 | 12 rear · 1 frontUSB 20 Gbps | |
ASUSATXWi-Fi ROG STRIX B850-A GAMING WIFIAM5 · B850 · DDR5
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AM5B850 · ATX | $210 Amazon · paid link | 77.6 | 70.2 | AvailableSep 4 | 60.0 quality14 CPU phases · 14+2+1 config · 80 A stages · 2 EPS | 89.0 | 78.0 | 73.0 | 88.0 |
DDR5 · 4 DIMMs256 GB · 8000 MT/s OC | 4× M.2 · 2× SATAPCIe 5.0 x4, PCIe 4.0 x4, PCIe 4.0 … | 2× x161× Gen 5 x16 | 2500 Mbps LANWi-Fi 7 (802.11be) · Bluetooth v5.4 | 10 rear · 1 frontUSB 20 Gbps | |
ASUSATXWi-Fi ASUS PRIME Z890-P WIFILGA 1851 · Z890 · DDR5
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LGA 1851Z890 · ATX | $170 Amazon · paid link | 76.8 | 85.8 | AvailableSep 4 | 60.0 quality14 CPU phases · 14(80A) + 1(80A) + 2(80A) + 1(80A) config · 80 A stages · 2 EPS | 100.0 | 110.0 | 69.0 | 45.0 |
DDR5 · 4 DIMMs256 GB · 8666 MT/s OC | 4× M.2 · 4× SATASupports PCIe 5.0 x4 and PCIe 4.0 x… | 4× x161× Gen 5 x16 | 2500 Mbps LANWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.4 | 8 rear · 1 frontUSB4 Type-C | |
MSIATXWi-Fi MSI MAG X670E Tomahawk WiFiAM5 · X670E · DDR5
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AM5X670E · ATX | $138 Amazon · paid link | 76.6 | 105.1 | UnavailableSep 4 | 54.0 quality14 CPU phases · 14+2+1 config · 80 A stages · 2 EPS | 93.0 | 97.0 | 71.0 | 68.0 |
DDR5 · 4 DIMMs256 GB · 7800 MT/s OC | 4× M.2 · 4× SATAStorage details | 3× x161× Gen 5 x16 | 2500 Mbps LANWi-Fi 6E · Bluetooth 5.3 | 8 rear · 9 frontUSB 20 Gbps | |
ASRockMini-ITXWi-Fi ASRock Phantom Gaming Z890i Nova WiFiLGA 1851 · Z890I · DDR5
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LGA 1851Z890I · Mini-ITX | $250 Amazon · paid link | 76.4 | 58.1 | UnavailableSep 4 | 62.0 quality12 CPU phases · 12+1+1+1+1 config · 110 A stages · 1 EPS | 90.0 | 50.0 | 84.0 | 96.0 |
DDR5 · 2 DIMMs128 GB · 9866 MT/s OC | 3× M.2 · 2× SATAStorage details | 1× x161× Gen 5 x16 | 5000 Mbps LANWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.4 | 8 rear · 1 frontUSB4 Type-C | |
ASUSMini-ITXWi-Fi ASUS ROG STRIX X870-I GAMING WIFIAM5 · X870 · DDR5
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AM5X870 · Mini-ITX | $350 Amazon · paid link | 76.2 | 41.4 | AvailableSep 4 | 56.0 quality10 CPU phases · 10(110A)+ 2(110A)+ 1(80A) config · 110 A stages · 1 EPS | 98.0 | 52.0 | 80.0 | 95.0 |
DDR5 · 2 DIMMs128 GB · 8600 MT/s OC | 2× M.2 · 2× SATAM.2_1 supports PCIe 5.0 x4 (with Ry… | 1× x161× Gen 5 x16 | 2500 Mbps LAN7 (802.11be) · Bluetooth 5.4 | 10 rear · 1 frontUSB4 Type-C |
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