{"id":22497,"date":"2023-05-15T12:38:25","date_gmt":"2023-05-15T10:38:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/g100.us\/?p=22497"},"modified":"2023-06-14T10:06:08","modified_gmt":"2023-06-14T08:06:08","slug":"best-am5-motherboards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-am5-motherboards\/","title":{"rendered":"Best AM5 Motherboards for AMD Ryzen 7950X, 7900X, 7700X, 7600X [X670E, X670, B650E, B650]"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_39 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-668448462799d\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-668448462799d\" class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-668448462799d\" checked><nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 \"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-am5-motherboards\/#Decoding_the_X670_and_B650_Chipsets_What_are_X670E_and_B650E_and_Do_You_Need_Them\" title=\"Decoding the X670 and B650 Chipsets: What are X670E and B650E, and Do You Need Them?\">Decoding the X670 and B650 Chipsets: What are X670E and B650E, and Do You Need Them?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-am5-motherboards\/#AM5_Longevity_Can_You_Depend_on_AMDs_Promise_for_Support\" title=\"AM5 Longevity: Can You Depend on AMD\u2019s Promise for Support?\">AM5 Longevity: Can You Depend on AMD\u2019s Promise for Support?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-am5-motherboards\/#An_Important_Note_About_Intels_25_Gigabit_Ethernet_Controller_Issues\" title=\"An Important Note About Intel\u2019s 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Controller Issues\">An Important Note About Intel\u2019s 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Controller Issues<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-am5-motherboards\/#Best_Motherboards_for_Ryzen_7950X_7900X_and_7800X\" title=\"Best Motherboards for Ryzen 7950X, 7900X, and 7800X\">Best Motherboards for Ryzen 7950X, 7900X, and 7800X<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-am5-motherboards\/#G100_Best_Motherboard_Recommendation_for_Ryzen_7000\" title=\"G100 Best Motherboard Recommendation for Ryzen 7000\">G100 Best Motherboard Recommendation for Ryzen 7000<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-am5-motherboards\/#G100_Value_Motherboard_Recommendation_for_Ryzen_7000\" title=\"G100 Value Motherboard Recommendation for Ryzen 7000\">G100 Value Motherboard Recommendation for Ryzen 7000<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-am5-motherboards\/#G100_Budget_Motherboard_Recommendation_for_Ryzen_7000\" title=\"G100 Budget Motherboard Recommendation for Ryzen 7000\">G100 Budget Motherboard Recommendation for Ryzen 7000<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-am5-motherboards\/#Addressing_Reports_of_Ryzen_7000_CPU_Failures\" title=\"Addressing Reports of Ryzen 7000 CPU Failures\">Addressing Reports of Ryzen 7000 CPU Failures<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-am5-motherboards\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Now that AM5 motherboards have been out for a while, it\u2019s time to look at all available options and pick the best one for your next workstation or gaming build.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>If you want a quick look at our recommendations, here you go:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\n<\/strong><\/p><table id=\"tablepress-197\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-197 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Recommendation Type<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Motherboard<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Best Overall<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">ASUS ProArt X670E-Creator WiFi<br>\nASUS ROG STRIX X670E-E WiFi (Alternative)<br>\nMSI MPG X670E CARBON WiFi (Non-US Alternative)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Best Value<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">ASRock X670E Steel Legend<br>\nASUS ProArt B650-Creator (Alternative)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Best Budget<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">ASRock B650 PG Lightning<br>\nMSI B650-P WIFI (Alternative) <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-197 from cache -->\n<\/div>\n<p>Before moving on to the motherboards, let\u2019s understand the AM5 platform in more detail. If history is anything to go by, this platform should have a long life ahead of it!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decoding_the_X670_and_B650_Chipsets_What_are_X670E_and_B650E_and_Do_You_Need_Them\"><\/span>Decoding the X670 and B650 Chipsets: What are X670E and B650E, and Do You Need Them?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The AM5 socket launches with two brand-new AMD chipsets that support DDR5 and PCIe 5.0. Remember, unlike Intel\u2019s 12<sup>th<\/sup> and 13<sup>th<\/sup> Gen CPUs, AMD Ryzen 7000 CPUs don\u2019t support DDR4, so <strong>you won\u2019t find AM5 (X670\/B650) motherboards with DDR4 support<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>AMD announced two additional variants of the X670 and B650 chipset motherboards when unveiling the AM5 platform \u2013 X670E and B650E, where the E stands for \u2018Extreme.\u2019 Although these two variants aren\u2019t exactly different chipsets from their base variants, they dictate what criteria motherboard manufacturers must meet to qualify as an Extreme version of, say, an X670 chipset product.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/am5-motherboard-specifications.png\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22498\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/am5-motherboard-specifications.png\" alt=\"AM5 Motherboard Specifications\" width=\"2014\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/am5-motherboard-specifications.png 2014w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/am5-motherboard-specifications-300x86.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/am5-motherboard-specifications-1024x293.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/am5-motherboard-specifications-768x220.png 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/am5-motherboard-specifications-1536x439.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2014px) 100vw, 2014px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22498 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202014%20576%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"AM5 Motherboard Specifications\" width=\"2014\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202014%20576%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2014w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2014px) 100vw, 2014px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/am5-motherboard-specifications.png 2014w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/am5-motherboard-specifications-300x86.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/am5-motherboard-specifications-1024x293.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/am5-motherboard-specifications-768x220.png 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/am5-motherboard-specifications-1536x439.png 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/am5-motherboard-specifications.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Source - AMD.com <\/em><\/p>\n<p>Regular X670 only features PCIe 5.0 lanes to a single M.2 slot. An X670 motherboard can qualify as an X670E product if it offers PCIe 5.0 lanes from the CPU to both M.2 and the PCIe slot. That seems reasonably straightforward, right?<\/p>\n<p>But this next part is where things can get murky for buyers \u2013 B650 and B650E. While the B650 chipset has only 36 PCIe lanes (compared to 44 on X670), B650E gives you PCIe 5.0 lanes to both an M.2 slot and your graphics card. So, between X670 and B650E, you can pick between <strong>additional<\/strong> PCIe lanes <strong>or faster<\/strong> ones.<\/p>\n<p>So, depending on your use case, your priority could go either X670E &gt; B650E &gt; X670 &gt; B650 or X670E &gt; X670 &gt; B650E &gt; B650.<\/p>\n<p>Sadly, AMD\u2019s attempt to simplify motherboard specs hasn\u2019t worked. Between the weird naming schemes (I\u2019m looking at you, AMD laptop CPUs) and strange branding exercises, manufacturers set on making things more convoluted for the average buyer.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AM5_Longevity_Can_You_Depend_on_AMDs_Promise_for_Support\"><\/span>AM5 Longevity: Can You Depend on AMD\u2019s Promise for Support?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The AM4 platform indeed enjoyed a truly obscene (I mean this in the nicest possible way) period of support that surprised even the most ardent AMD fans. The fact that you can upgrade from a Ryzen 1000 part like the Ryzen 5 1600 to something like a modern Ryzen 7 5800X3D on the exact same B350 motherboard is mind-blowing to someone like me who\u2019s been following this space for nearly two decades.<\/p>\n<p>But does this mean you should buy into AMD\u2019s promise of longevity (through 2025) this time around too?<\/p>\n<p>Well, from AMD\u2019s shock announcement of pulling support for Zen 3 when it comes to B450 and older motherboards to first gen (300-series) AM4 motherboard owners waiting forever to get BIOS updates, it\u2019s been a bumpy ride, to say the least. And I\u2019m not discounting the massive technical challenges accompanying such a long-lived platform.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s my take on most purchases \u2013 <strong>Never buy into a promise!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Even if such a promise comes from a company that has delivered in the past, things change all the time. It could be anything ranging from new technical limitations to a pivot in business objectives\/goals.<\/p>\n<p>Disregard promises and buy what you need today.<\/p>\n<p>Even though PCIe 5.0 is a thing now, I don\u2019t expect it to significantly impact professional workloads (not even storage-intensive and VRAM-intensive ones) soon. The same goes for gaming as well.<\/p>\n<p>If you have the budget for it and want to keep your PC intact for over 3 years, going PCIe 5.0 with an X670E motherboard isn\u2019t the worst idea.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_Important_Note_About_Intels_25_Gigabit_Ethernet_Controller_Issues\"><\/span>An Important Note About Intel\u2019s 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Controller Issues<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As you may or may not know, <strong>Intel\u2019s I225-V 2.5G Controller (and its successor, the I226-V) is plagued by constant disconnects<\/strong>. Although <a href=\"https:\/\/community.intel.com\/t5\/Ethernet-Products\/Intel-Communication-Intel-Ethernet-Controller-I226-Series-Random\/td-p\/1453177\" target=\"_blank\">Intel recently released an update about issues with Z790 motherboards using the updated I226-V controller<\/a>, it\u2019s been way too long to hope for a complete fix (assuming a full software fix is possible), <strong>especially in a professional setting<\/strong> where frequently disconnecting while uploading\/downloading large assets might actually impact your livelihoods.<\/p>\n<p>While many users report no issues, I have used a motherboard with this controller for a couple of years without too much hassle. However, I have encountered the occasional issue when accessing my NAS (the only time I\u2019m well over Gigabit speeds) where my connection just drops.<\/p>\n<p>Intel\u2019s recommendation to drop down to 1 Gigabit to \u2018fix\u2019 the issue is, frankly, an insult to those who paid to get 2.5G LAN.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To be safe, I\u2019ll avoid motherboards featuring this controller<\/strong> wherever possible. I also recommend professionals relying on ethernet for internet\/LAN connectivity to avoid Intel\u2019s I225-V controller.<\/p>\n<p>For X670 motherboards, MSI and ASRock have completely abandoned the use of the I225-V controller.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Motherboards_for_Ryzen_7950X_7900X_and_7800X\"><\/span>Best Motherboards for Ryzen 7950X, 7900X, and 7800X<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While render-focused setups need more slots and PCIe bandwidth for multiple graphics cards, some workloads just don\u2019t scale too well past a single graphics card. So, when you\u2019re building a PC for this kind of workload, I\u2019ll lean towards motherboards that don\u2019t bifurcate their primary PCIe x16 slot and give it as much bandwidth as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Before we begin, a quick note: If you\u2019re unsure what board would be best for you, please pick between the G100 Value and Best Recommendation options only. It\u2019s unlikely that you\u2019ll see any tangible benefit to spending more.<\/p>\n<p>Motherboards in higher price brackets are only worth considering when you need access to a specific feature like Thunderbolt, 10G LAN, etc., to accelerate your workflow.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"G100_Best_Motherboard_Recommendation_for_Ryzen_7000\"><\/span>G100 Best Motherboard Recommendation for Ryzen 7000<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Before I go over our recommended board, please keep a few things in mind:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Although we could be lazy and say that the \u2018best\u2019 motherboard for a workstation is just the costliest one you can find on shelves, that\u2019s just lazy and not how we do things. Even at the high end, you should be looking for good value.<\/li>\n<li>You don\u2019t NEED the \u2018best\u2019 motherboard to get the most out of your hardware, but if you need access to certain features only available at higher price points, this should be your pick.<\/li>\n<li>Most gamers and value-focused professionals should consider opting for our \u2018value\u2019 picks instead of this one.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>ASUS ProArt X670E-Creator WiFi Motherboard (~$499)<\/h4>\n<p>ASUS has been knocking it out of the park these past few releases, and the trend continues with a very aggressive offering for creators at $499 \u2013 the ASUS ProArt X670E-Creator WiFi. Its understated design oozes a minimalist, professional vibe that I absolutely love for workstation hardware.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22499\" style=\"width: 965px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22499\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-22499\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asus-proart-x670e-creator-wifi-motherboard-packagi.png\" alt=\"ASUS ProArt X670E-Creator WiFi Motherboard Packaging\" width=\"965\" height=\"709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asus-proart-x670e-creator-wifi-motherboard-packagi.png 965w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asus-proart-x670e-creator-wifi-motherboard-packagi-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asus-proart-x670e-creator-wifi-motherboard-packagi-768x564.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 965px) 100vw, 965px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22499\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-22499 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20965%20709%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"ASUS ProArt X670E-Creator WiFi Motherboard Packaging\" width=\"965\" height=\"709\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20965%20709%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 965w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 965px) 100vw, 965px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asus-proart-x670e-creator-wifi-motherboard-packagi.png 965w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asus-proart-x670e-creator-wifi-motherboard-packagi-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asus-proart-x670e-creator-wifi-motherboard-packagi-768x564.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asus-proart-x670e-creator-wifi-motherboard-packagi.png\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-22499\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image-Source: Asus<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re working with heavy CG scenes, VFX, video editing workloads, etc., and aren\u2019t sure what motherboard would suit your Ryzen 7000 workstation, pick this one. It offers most features that creative professionals might care about at a relatively attractive price point.<\/p>\n<p>The ProArt X670E-Creator comes equipped with beefy VRMs (16+2) with 70A Power Stages \u2013 ensuring stable power delivery to even the most powerful Ryzen CPUs without issue.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22500\" style=\"width: 2400px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22500\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-22500\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/proart-x670e-creator-wifi-front-view-45-degrees.png\" alt=\"ProArt X670E-CREATOR WIFI front view, 45 degrees\" width=\"2400\" height=\"2400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/proart-x670e-creator-wifi-front-view-45-degrees.png 2400w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/proart-x670e-creator-wifi-front-view-45-degrees-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/proart-x670e-creator-wifi-front-view-45-degrees-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/proart-x670e-creator-wifi-front-view-45-degrees-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/proart-x670e-creator-wifi-front-view-45-degrees-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/proart-x670e-creator-wifi-front-view-45-degrees-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/proart-x670e-creator-wifi-front-view-45-degrees-2048x2048.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22500\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-22500 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202400%202400%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"ProArt X670E-CREATOR WIFI front view, 45 degrees\" width=\"2400\" height=\"2400\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202400%202400%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/proart-x670e-creator-wifi-front-view-45-degrees.png 2400w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/proart-x670e-creator-wifi-front-view-45-degrees-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/proart-x670e-creator-wifi-front-view-45-degrees-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/proart-x670e-creator-wifi-front-view-45-degrees-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/proart-x670e-creator-wifi-front-view-45-degrees-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/proart-x670e-creator-wifi-front-view-45-degrees-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/proart-x670e-creator-wifi-front-view-45-degrees-2048x2048.png 2048w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/proart-x670e-creator-wifi-front-view-45-degrees.png\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-22500\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image-Source: Asus<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Thanks to its \u2018E-ness,\u2019 the X670<strong>E<\/strong>-Creator offers PCIe 5.0 bandwidth to both PCIe as well as M.2 slots. The top PCIe 5.0 x16 slot bifurcates to x8\/x8 if you use both the top slots. However, considering the spacing between them is just enough to clear a single RTX 4090, adding additional GPUs or even an M.2 AIC (Add-In Card) could be a thermal headache you may or may not want to deal with.<\/p>\n<p>The motherboard gives you access to 4 M.2 slots (2 Gen 5.0 slots), which should be enough high-speed storage expansion for most professionals out there. A PCIe M.2 Expander is always an option if you need more.<\/p>\n<p>The rear I\/O is packed with a multitude of ports and antennae for top-tier connectivity options. You\u2019ll find native USB 4.0 ports and Dual LAN (10G + 2.5G) that\u2019ll make transferring data to and from your machine a breeze. <em>Do note: the 2.5G LAN controller here is Intel\u2019s problematic I225-V controller.<\/em> Wireless connectivity won\u2019t be a compromise either with Wi-Fi 6E support, provided you have the networking to leverage it.<\/p>\n<p>ASUS is really on another level at this price bracket. The closest price competitors from MSI, Gigabyte, and ASRock just aren\u2019t offering anything close to what the ProArt X670E-Creator does.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Thunderbolt Header: Yes<\/li>\n<li>Dual LAN: Yes (10G + 2.5G)<\/li>\n<li>Wi-Fi: Yes (6E)<\/li>\n<li>PCIe x16 Layout: PCIe 5.0 (x8 + x8) + PCIe 4.0 x4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Alternative: ASUS ROG STRIX X670E-E WiFi<\/em><\/strong><em> (Gosh. AMD and ASUS really teamed up to make that abomination of a name a reality, didn\u2019t they?). I recommend this board over the ProArt if a single 2.5G LAN port is all you need.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Non-ASUS Alternative: MSI MPG X670E CARBON WiFi <\/em><\/strong><em>(You miss out on quite a few features at a similar price point, but if you're not an ASUS fan after their whole Ryzen 7000 X3D CPU debacle, the Carbon is a good pick). <\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"G100_Value_Motherboard_Recommendation_for_Ryzen_7000\"><\/span>G100 Value Motherboard Recommendation for Ryzen 7000<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When it comes to our value pick, we\u2019re looking for motherboards granting you unfettered access to top-tier features without breaking the bank. While our Best Motherboard Pick offers excellent value, it still costs a pretty penny and doesn\u2019t really make sense for beginners or professionals running relatively lighter workloads.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for solid value, B650E or budget X670E options are worth considering. For the value pick, though, I think one option stands out:<\/p>\n<p><em>(Even though I say &#8216;value' here, this is the tier you should be shopping at if you don't have any specific requirements.)<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>ASRock X670E Steel Legend ATX Motherboard<\/h4>\n<p>From a value standpoint, ASRock has outdone itself with its X670E Steel Legend. This board packs in specs that other manufacturers only offer at close to a $100 premium.<\/p>\n<p>The only strike against this motherboard is the lack of bandwidth on the second PCIe x16 slot (and a general lack of PCIe x16 slots, with a grand total of just 2 on the entire board). However, with modern graphics card sizes trending towards bulky rather than slim, this shouldn\u2019t be an issue for workloads that don\u2019t make use of more than a single powerful GPU.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22501\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22501\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-22501\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-x670e-steel-legend-atx-motherboard.png\" alt=\"ASRock X670E Steel Legend ATX Motherboard\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-x670e-steel-legend-atx-motherboard.png 1200w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-x670e-steel-legend-atx-motherboard-300x250.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-x670e-steel-legend-atx-motherboard-1024x853.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-x670e-steel-legend-atx-motherboard-768x640.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (max-width: 960px) 60vw, 707px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22501\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-22501 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%201000%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"ASRock X670E Steel Legend ATX Motherboard\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%201000%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (max-width: 960px) 60vw, 707px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-x670e-steel-legend-atx-motherboard.png 1200w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-x670e-steel-legend-atx-motherboard-300x250.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-x670e-steel-legend-atx-motherboard-1024x853.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-x670e-steel-legend-atx-motherboard-768x640.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-x670e-steel-legend-atx-motherboard.png\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-22501\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image-Source: ASRock<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Although the lack of more PCIe x16 slots might be disappointing for professionals who run more than 1 Add-in-Card, it makes sense for a good chunk of the professional market. Installing an RTX 4090 in the top slot, for example, will still leave enough space for you to use the last PCIe x16 slot. However, that last slot only features PCIe 3.0 x4 bandwidth, so don\u2019t expect to run your fastest devices here.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22502\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22502\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-22502\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-x670e-steel-legend-atx-motherboard-hero.png\" alt=\"ASRock X670E Steel Legend ATX Motherboard Hero\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-x670e-steel-legend-atx-motherboard-hero.png 1200w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-x670e-steel-legend-atx-motherboard-hero-300x250.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-x670e-steel-legend-atx-motherboard-hero-1024x853.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-x670e-steel-legend-atx-motherboard-hero-768x640.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (max-width: 960px) 60vw, 707px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22502\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-22502 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%201000%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"ASRock X670E Steel Legend ATX Motherboard Hero\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%201000%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (max-width: 960px) 60vw, 707px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-x670e-steel-legend-atx-motherboard-hero.png 1200w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-x670e-steel-legend-atx-motherboard-hero-300x250.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-x670e-steel-legend-atx-motherboard-hero-1024x853.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-x670e-steel-legend-atx-motherboard-hero-768x640.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-x670e-steel-legend-atx-motherboard-hero.png\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-22502\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image-Source: ASRock<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Unlike many other motherboards in its weight class, the X670E Steel Legend comes equipped with 4 M.2 slots (1x PCIe 5.0 x4 and 3x PCIe 4.0 x4) that\u2019ll give you plenty of high-speed storage expansion. It also offers dual LAN (Realtek 2.5G and 1G) as well as Wi-Fi 6E to ensure seamless connectivity.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22503\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22503\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-22503\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-x670e-steel-legend-atx-motherboard-io.png\" alt=\"ASRock X670E Steel Legend ATX Motherboard IO\" width=\"1200\" height=\"391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-x670e-steel-legend-atx-motherboard-io.png 1200w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-x670e-steel-legend-atx-motherboard-io-300x98.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-x670e-steel-legend-atx-motherboard-io-1024x334.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-x670e-steel-legend-atx-motherboard-io-768x250.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (max-width: 960px) 60vw, 707px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22503\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-22503 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20391%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"ASRock X670E Steel Legend ATX Motherboard IO\" width=\"1200\" height=\"391\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20391%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (max-width: 960px) 60vw, 707px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-x670e-steel-legend-atx-motherboard-io.png 1200w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-x670e-steel-legend-atx-motherboard-io-300x98.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-x670e-steel-legend-atx-motherboard-io-1024x334.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-x670e-steel-legend-atx-motherboard-io-768x250.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-x670e-steel-legend-atx-motherboard-io.png\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-22503\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image-Source: ASRock<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The rear I\/O is VERY pleasing to the eye (if you hate running out of USB ports). You\u2019ll find 11 USB Type-A ports and a single USB Type-C, along with the Dual LAN ports and Wi-Fi and Bluetooth antennae stubs. On a sidenote, I love the design they\u2019ve got going on here.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Thunderbolt Header: Yes<\/li>\n<li>Dual LAN: Yes (2.5G + 1G)<\/li>\n<li>Wi-Fi: Yes (6E)<\/li>\n<li>PCIe x16 Layout: PCIe 5.0 (x16) + PCIe 3.0 x4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Alternative: ASUS ProArt B650-Creator<\/em><\/strong><em>. Pick this motherboard instead of the X670E Steel Legend ONLY if you want PCIe bifurcation at a lower price point. The ASRock board is superior in most other respects. <\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"G100_Budget_Motherboard_Recommendation_for_Ryzen_7000\"><\/span>G100 Budget Motherboard Recommendation for Ryzen 7000<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Although a budget recommendation could be as easy as the cheapest motherboard that\u2019ll run these CPUs, it\u2019s not so simple when it comes to workstation hardware. I expect a good budget pick to not only be cheap, but also have features\/specs that\u2019ll help you get work done.<\/p>\n<h4>ASRock B650 PG Lightning<\/h4>\n<p>It won\u2019t be an understatement to say that ASRock won the lower end of the market when it comes to AM5 motherboards. The ASRock B650 PG Lightning offers fantastic value at its price, easily edging out competitors from ASUS, MSI, and Gigabyte.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22504\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22504\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-22504\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-b650-pg-lightning.png\" alt=\"ASRock B650 PG Lightning\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-b650-pg-lightning.png 1200w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-b650-pg-lightning-300x250.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-b650-pg-lightning-1024x853.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-b650-pg-lightning-768x640.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (max-width: 960px) 60vw, 707px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22504\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-22504 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%201000%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"ASRock B650 PG Lightning\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%201000%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (max-width: 960px) 60vw, 707px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-b650-pg-lightning.png 1200w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-b650-pg-lightning-300x250.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-b650-pg-lightning-1024x853.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-b650-pg-lightning-768x640.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-b650-pg-lightning.png\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-22504\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image-Source: ASRock<\/p><\/div>\n<p>At first glance, the board looks really empty. That said, you\u2019ll notice a few interesting things when you take a closer look. Including 3 M.2 slots is neat for those who want to add high-speed storage to their system later (and other price competitors only offer 2 slots).<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22505\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22505\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-22505\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-b650-pg-lightning-front-view.png\" alt=\"ASRock B650 PG Lightning Front View\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-b650-pg-lightning-front-view.png 1200w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-b650-pg-lightning-front-view-300x250.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-b650-pg-lightning-front-view-1024x853.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-b650-pg-lightning-front-view-768x640.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (max-width: 960px) 60vw, 707px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22505\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-22505 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%201000%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"ASRock B650 PG Lightning Front View\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%201000%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, (max-width: 960px) 60vw, 707px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-b650-pg-lightning-front-view.png 1200w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-b650-pg-lightning-front-view-300x250.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-b650-pg-lightning-front-view-1024x853.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-b650-pg-lightning-front-view-768x640.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-b650-pg-lightning-front-view.png\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-22505\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image-Source: ASRock<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The top PCIe slot is limited to PCIe 4.0 x16 speeds. Although this might be \u2018slow\u2019 for a platform that advertises PCIe 5.0, it\u2019s plenty for even the most monstrous GPUs on the market today and for some time in the future. However, the second slot is limited to PCIe 4.0 x2 speeds, which makes it a lousy slot for a GPU. That second slot is perfect for devices that don\u2019t need a lot of PCIe bandwidth \u2013 ranging from an additional USB add-in card to another LAN controller.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22506\" style=\"width: 1073px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22506\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-22506\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-b650-pg-lightning-io.png\" alt=\"ASRock B650 PG Lightning IO\" width=\"1073\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-b650-pg-lightning-io.png 1073w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-b650-pg-lightning-io-300x98.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-b650-pg-lightning-io-1024x334.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-b650-pg-lightning-io-768x251.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1073px) 100vw, 1073px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22506\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-22506 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201073%20350%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"ASRock B650 PG Lightning IO\" width=\"1073\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201073%20350%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1073w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1073px) 100vw, 1073px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-b650-pg-lightning-io.png 1073w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-b650-pg-lightning-io-300x98.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-b650-pg-lightning-io-1024x334.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-b650-pg-lightning-io-768x251.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/asrock-b650-pg-lightning-io.png\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-22506\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image-Source: ASRock<\/p><\/div>\n<p>While the ASRock B650 PG Lightning is indeed a \u2018budget\u2019 board, I think they forgot to tell its rear I\/O. It looks like or even better than the rear I\/O config (from a number standpoint) on much pricier motherboards. You\u2019ll get access to 11 USB Type-A ports and a single USB Type-C.<\/p>\n<p>ASRock has opted for Realtek 2.5G LAN rather than Intel, and the board also supports Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 for the best wired and wireless connectivity experience.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Thunderbolt Header: Yes<\/li>\n<li>Dual LAN: No (2.5G)<\/li>\n<li>Wi-Fi: Yes (6E)<\/li>\n<li>PCIe x16 Layout: PCIe 4.0 x16 + x2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Alternative: MSI B650-P WIFI<\/strong>. It has fewer USB ports on the rear I\/O, doesn\u2019t include a Thunderbolt header, and features only 2 M.2 slots. However, it comes equipped with 4 full-length PCIe x16 slots (PCIe 4.0 x16 + PCIe 3.0 x1 + PCIe 4.0 x4 + PCIe 3.0 x1), making it a decent pick if you want to use several add-in cards.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Addressing_Reports_of_Ryzen_7000_CPU_Failures\"><\/span>Addressing Reports of Ryzen 7000 CPU Failures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Just in case you aren't aware, many users with Ryzen 7000 X3D (7800X3D, etc.) CPUs reported sudden deaths of their processors. Steve, from Gamers Nexus, has covered this issue in significant detail <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kiTngvvD5dI\" target=\"_blank\">in their video<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Long story short - High SOC (System-on-Chip) voltage and a lack of a safe OCP (Over Current Protection) trip point seem to be the culprits (especially on ASUS motherboards). Understandably, this has users spooked.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>For workstations, this shouldn't be too much of an issue as we don't recommend the X3D chips for professional tasks.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cbGfc-JBxlY\" target=\"_blank\">ASUS has decided to take a very strange approach<\/a> to dealing with this issue. While other manufacturers quickly pushed BIOS updates that fixed the issue, ASUS pushed &#8216;beta' BIOS updates that didn't fix anything.<\/p>\n<p>That's not all, though. They added insult to injury and added a blurb about the use of Beta BIOS not being covered under warranty.<\/p>\n<p>So...if you want to avoid frying your CPU, don't stay on the old BIOS. But don't update to the Beta BIOS either? I have no clue what they're doing over there, but they better figure it out sooner than later.<\/p>\n<p>This might be miscommunication, but we can\u2019t be sure until ASUS officially responds.<\/p>\n<p>But if you <strong>are <\/strong>using\/planning to use a Ryzen 7000 X3D chip, I'd give ASUS motherboards a wide berth until they handle whatever issues are plaguing their BIOS teams.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Update: Some issues with Ryzen 7000 and other board manufacturers are also cropping up on Reddit. Please keep your BIOS updated and check your SoC voltage under load if you're on Ryzen 7000. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For now, please disable AMD eXPO and don't attempt any kind of memory overclocking until the issue is fixed with a non-Beta BIOS that confirms it has been fixed.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4>Should I be Worried About DDR5 Stability Issues with AM5?<\/h4>\n<p>Well, in a way, yes. Higher capacities of DDR5 have a tough time hitting decent clock speeds. You can find our extensive coverage of these issues in our DDR5 for Workstations article here.<\/p>\n<h4>Is AM5 Better than AM4?<\/h4>\n<p>Yes. AM5 supports more modern, faster standards. However, from a stability perspective, AM4 still holds an edge over AM5 due to its maturity.<\/p>\n<h4>Do AM5 Motherboards Support DDR4?<\/h4>\n<p>No. There are no DDR4 motherboard variants. 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