ASUSSpec score 9.5
AM5, ATX, DDR5, 3 M.2 slots
+Built-in Wi-Fi 6E for faster wireless
+2.5G LAN for faster wired networking
+Three M.2 slots for storage expansion
−Limited to the AM5 socket
$129.99-32%List: $189.99
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Spec score9.5
Pros+Built-in Wi-Fi 6E for faster wireless
+2.5G LAN for faster wired networking
+Three M.2 slots for storage expansion
+Standard ATX form factor fits most cases
+Uses DDR5 memory for current systems
Cons−Limited to the AM5 socket
Compared with the 23 motherboards on this page+2.5G: the highest wired lan of the 61 here
+3 m.2 slots: the most m.2 slots of the 44 here
+Wi-Fi 6E: only 1 of 34 here have a higher wi-fi
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GIGABYTESpec score 9.0
AM5, ATX, DDR5, 4 Memory slots
+2.5G: the highest wired lan of the 61 here
+Wi-Fi 6E: only 1 of 34 here have a higher wi-fi
$149.99-32%List: $219.99
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Spec score9.0
Compared with the 23 motherboards on this pagePros+2.5G: the highest wired lan of the 61 here
+Wi-Fi 6E: only 1 of 34 here have a higher wi-fi
+4 memory slots: only 3 of 41 here have more memory slots
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GIGABYTESpec score 8.9
AM5, mATX, DDR5, 4 Memory slots
+2.5G: the highest wired lan of the 61 here
+Wi-Fi 6E: only 1 of 34 here have a higher wi-fi
$133.95-19%List: $164.99
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Spec score8.9
Compared with the 23 motherboards on this pagePros+2.5G: the highest wired lan of the 61 here
+Wi-Fi 6E: only 1 of 34 here have a higher wi-fi
+2 m.2 slots: only 3 of 44 here have more m.2 slots
+4 memory slots: only 3 of 41 here have more memory slots
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MSISpec score 9.4
AM5, ATX, DDR5, 2.5G
+AM5 socket supports Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 series processors
+Uses DDR5 memory for faster memory speeds
+Standard ATX size fits most desktop cases
−Requires DDR5 memory, so DDR4 modules cannot be used
$119.99-14%List: $139.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:18 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.4
Pros+AM5 socket supports Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 series processors
+Uses DDR5 memory for faster memory speeds
+Standard ATX size fits most desktop cases
+2.5G LAN port for faster wired networking
+Wi-Fi 6E for wireless connectivity
Cons−Requires DDR5 memory, so DDR4 modules cannot be used
Compared with the 23 motherboards on this page+2.5G: the highest wired lan of the 61 here
+Wi-Fi 6E: only 1 of 34 here have a higher wi-fi
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ASUSSpec score 9.2
AM5, ATX, DDR5, 2 M.2 slots
+2.5G: the highest wired lan of the 61 here
+Wi-Fi 6E: only 1 of 34 here have a higher wi-fi
$139.99-11%Was: $156.98
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Spec score9.2
Compared with the 23 motherboards on this pagePros+2.5G: the highest wired lan of the 61 here
+Wi-Fi 6E: only 1 of 34 here have a higher wi-fi
+2 m.2 slots: only 3 of 44 here have more m.2 slots
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GIGABYTESpec score 7.9
AM5, mATX, DDR5, 1 M.2 slots
+Uses AM5 socket for newer Ryzen processors
+Supports DDR5 memory
+Includes PCIe 4.0 support
−Only one M.2 slot limits fast storage expansion
$89.99-10%List: $99.99
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Spec score7.9
Pros+Uses AM5 socket for newer Ryzen processors
+Supports DDR5 memory
+Includes PCIe 4.0 support
+Includes USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
+Includes single M.2 slot
Cons−Only one M.2 slot limits fast storage expansion
Compared with the 23 motherboards on this page−1 m.2 slots: 32 of the 44 here have more m.2 slots
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GIGABYTESpec score 9.2
AM5, ATX, DDR5, 1 PCIe x16 slots
+Full ATX form factor for more expansion room
+Three M.2 sockets for storage expansion
+2.5G LAN for faster wired networking
−Larger ATX size needs a bigger case
−Only one PCIe x16 slot
$148.99
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Spec score9.2
Pros+Full ATX form factor for more expansion room
+Three M.2 sockets for storage expansion
+2.5G LAN for faster wired networking
+Built-in Wi-Fi 6E connectivity
+Supports DDR5 memory
Cons−Larger ATX size needs a bigger case
−Only one PCIe x16 slot
Compared with the 23 motherboards on this page+2.5G: the highest wired lan of the 61 here
+3 m.2 slots: the most m.2 slots of the 44 here
+Wi-Fi 6E: only 1 of 34 here have a higher wi-fi
+1 pcie x16 slots: only 6 of 37 here have more pcie x16 slots
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MSISpec score 8.6
AM5, ATX, DDR5, 4 Memory slots
+2.5G: the highest wired lan of the 61 here
+Wi-Fi 6E: only 1 of 34 here have a higher wi-fi
−1 m.2 slots: 32 of the 44 here have more m.2 slots
$139.99-18%List: $169.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:18 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.6
Compared with the 23 motherboards on this pagePros+2.5G: the highest wired lan of the 61 here
+Wi-Fi 6E: only 1 of 34 here have a higher wi-fi
+4 memory slots: only 3 of 41 here have more memory slots
+1 pcie x16 slots: only 6 of 37 here have more pcie x16 slots
Cons−1 m.2 slots: 32 of the 44 here have more m.2 slots
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MSISpec score 8.7
AM5, mATX, DDR5, 4 Memory slots
+Compact Micro-ATX form factor for smaller builds
+Two M.2 slots for fast storage
+Four DDR5 memory slots for expandable RAM
−Single PCIe x16 slot limits graphics card expansion options
$114.08-5%Was: $119.99
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Spec score8.7
Pros+Compact Micro-ATX form factor for smaller builds
+Two M.2 slots for fast storage
+Four DDR5 memory slots for expandable RAM
+2.5G LAN for faster wired networking
Cons−Single PCIe x16 slot limits graphics card expansion options
Compared with the 23 motherboards on this page+2.5G: the highest wired lan of the 61 here
+2 m.2 slots: only 3 of 44 here have more m.2 slots
+4 memory slots: only 3 of 41 here have more memory slots
+1 pcie x16 slots: only 6 of 37 here have more pcie x16 slots
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ASRockSpec score 8.7
AM5, mATX, DDR5, 4 Memory slots
+Built-in Wi-Fi 6E for wireless connectivity
+2.5G LAN port for faster wired networking
+Four RAM slots allow more memory than two-slot boards
−Micro-ATX form factor offers less room for expansion than ATX
$139.99
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Spec score8.7
Pros+Built-in Wi-Fi 6E for wireless connectivity
+2.5G LAN port for faster wired networking
+Four RAM slots allow more memory than two-slot boards
+Supports DDR5 memory on AM5 socket
+Supports Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 processors
Cons−Micro-ATX form factor offers less room for expansion than ATX
Compared with the 23 motherboards on this page+2.5G: the highest wired lan of the 61 here
+Wi-Fi 6E: only 1 of 34 here have a higher wi-fi
+4 memory slots: only 3 of 41 here have more memory slots
+1 pcie x16 slots: only 6 of 37 here have more pcie x16 slots
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ASRockSpec score 8.5
AM5, mATX, DDR5, 2 Memory slots
+Built-in Wi-Fi 5 for wireless connectivity
+2.5G LAN port for faster wired networking
+Four SATA ports for connecting multiple drives
−Only two RAM slots limit total memory capacity
$89.99
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Spec score8.5
Pros+Built-in Wi-Fi 5 for wireless connectivity
+2.5G LAN port for faster wired networking
+Four SATA ports for connecting multiple drives
+Two M.2 slots for solid-state storage
+Micro-ATX form factor is compact for mid-size builds
Cons−Only two RAM slots limit total memory capacity
Compared with the 23 motherboards on this page+2.5G: the highest wired lan of the 61 here
+2 m.2 slots: only 3 of 44 here have more m.2 slots
+4 sata ports: only 4 of 20 here have more sata ports
−Wi-Fi 5: 32 of the 34 here have a higher wi-fi
−2 memory slots: 28 of the 41 here have more memory slots
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GIGABYTESpec score 8.5
AM5, mATX, DDR5, 4 Memory slots
+Micro-ATX form factor for compact builds
+Supports DDR5 memory with four slots
+Built-in Wi-Fi 6E connectivity
−Only two M.2 sockets for storage
$128.99
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Spec score8.5
Pros+Micro-ATX form factor for compact builds
+Supports DDR5 memory with four slots
+Built-in Wi-Fi 6E connectivity
+Supports Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series
Cons−Only two M.2 sockets for storage
Compared with the 23 motherboards on this page+Wi-Fi 6E: only 1 of 34 here have a higher wi-fi
+2 m.2 slots: only 3 of 44 here have more m.2 slots
+4 memory slots: only 3 of 41 here have more memory slots
+1 pcie x16 slots: only 6 of 37 here have more pcie x16 slots
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MSISpec score 8.5
AM5, mATX, DDR5, 2 Memory slots
+Compact mATX form factor for smaller builds
+Two M.2 slots for fast storage
+Supports DDR5 memory with 8000+ MT/s boost
−Only two RAM slots limit total memory expansion
−Single PCIe x16 slot limits graphics card expansion options
$114.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:18 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.5
Pros+Compact mATX form factor for smaller builds
+Two M.2 slots for fast storage
+Supports DDR5 memory with 8000+ MT/s boost
+2.5G LAN for faster wired networking
Cons−Only two RAM slots limit total memory expansion
−Single PCIe x16 slot limits graphics card expansion options
Compared with the 23 motherboards on this page+2.5G: the highest wired lan of the 61 here
+2 m.2 slots: only 3 of 44 here have more m.2 slots
+1 pcie x16 slots: only 6 of 37 here have more pcie x16 slots
−2 memory slots: 28 of the 41 here have more memory slots
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ASRockSpec score 8.4
AM5, mATX, DDR5, 2 Memory slots
+Supports AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 processors
+DDR5 memory support with 8200+ MT/s overclocking
+Built-in Wi-Fi 6E for wireless connectivity
−Only two RAM slots for memory expansion
−Only one M.2 slot for storage
$119.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.4
Pros+Supports AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 processors
+DDR5 memory support with 8200+ MT/s overclocking
+Built-in Wi-Fi 6E for wireless connectivity
+2.5G LAN port for faster wired networking
+Four SATA ports for additional drives
Cons−Only two RAM slots for memory expansion
−Only one M.2 slot for storage
−Only one PCIe x16 slot for expansion cards
Compared with the 23 motherboards on this page+2.5G: the highest wired lan of the 61 here
+Wi-Fi 6E: only 1 of 34 here have a higher wi-fi
+1 pcie x16 slots: only 6 of 37 here have more pcie x16 slots
+4 sata ports: only 4 of 20 here have more sata ports
−1 m.2 slots: 32 of the 44 here have more m.2 slots
−2 memory slots: 28 of the 41 here have more memory slots
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ASRockSpec score 8.3
AM5, mATX, DDR5, 4 Memory slots
+Four RAM slots allow more memory than two-slot boards
+AM5 socket supports Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 processors
+Two M.2 slots for solid-state storage
−Built on the AMD A620 chipset
$89.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.3
Pros+Four RAM slots allow more memory than two-slot boards
+AM5 socket supports Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 processors
+Two M.2 slots for solid-state storage
+Micro-ATX form factor is compact for mid-size builds
Cons−Built on the AMD A620 chipset
Compared with the 23 motherboards on this page+2 m.2 slots: only 3 of 44 here have more m.2 slots
+4 memory slots: only 3 of 41 here have more memory slots
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ASRockSpec score 8.7
AM5, mATX, DDR5, 2 M.2 slots
+Micro-ATX form factor fits compact builds
+Supports AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 processors
+PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for newer graphics cards
$99.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+Micro-ATX form factor fits compact builds
+Supports AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 processors
+PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for newer graphics cards
+Two M.2 slots for fast storage
+2.5G LAN for faster wired networking
Compared with the 23 motherboards on this page+2.5G: the highest wired lan of the 61 here
+2 m.2 slots: only 3 of 44 here have more m.2 slots
+4 sata ports: only 4 of 20 here have more sata ports
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ASUSSpec score 8.6
AM5, ATX, DDR5, 2 M.2 slots
+AM5 socket for current AMD Ryzen processors
+DDR5 memory support
+PCIe 4.0 support
$139.99
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Spec score8.6
Pros+AM5 socket for current AMD Ryzen processors
+DDR5 memory support
+PCIe 4.0 support
+Two M.2 slots for SSD storage
+Wi-Fi 6 built in
Compared with the 23 motherboards on this page+2 m.2 slots: only 3 of 44 here have more m.2 slots
−Wi-Fi 6: 24 of the 34 here have a higher wi-fi
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ASRockSpec score 8.5
AM5, mATX, DDR5, 2 Memory slots
+Micro-ATX form factor is compact for mid-size builds
+AM5 socket supports Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 processors
+2.5G LAN port for faster wired networking
−Only two RAM slots limit total memory capacity
$136.11
as of 11/04/2026 12:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.5
Pros+Micro-ATX form factor is compact for mid-size builds
+AM5 socket supports Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 processors
+2.5G LAN port for faster wired networking
+Four SATA ports for connecting multiple drives
+Two M.2 slots for solid-state storage
Cons−Only two RAM slots limit total memory capacity
Compared with the 23 motherboards on this page+2.5G: the highest wired lan of the 61 here
+2 m.2 slots: only 3 of 44 here have more m.2 slots
+4 sata ports: only 4 of 20 here have more sata ports
−2 memory slots: 28 of the 41 here have more memory slots
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ASRockSpec score 8.6
AM5, ATX, DDR5, 4 Memory slots
+Built-in Wi-Fi 7 connectivity
+2.5G LAN for faster wired networking
+Supports DDR5 memory with overclocking up to 8000 MHz
−Full ATX size needs a larger case
−Supports only one M.2 slot
$129.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.6
Pros+Built-in Wi-Fi 7 connectivity
+2.5G LAN for faster wired networking
+Supports DDR5 memory with overclocking up to 8000 MHz
+PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for newer graphics cards
+Four RAM slots for larger memory capacity
Cons−Full ATX size needs a larger case
−Supports only one M.2 slot
Compared with the 23 motherboards on this page+Wi-Fi 7: the highest wi-fi of the 34 here
+2.5G: the highest wired lan of the 61 here
+4 memory slots: only 3 of 41 here have more memory slots
+1 pcie x16 slots: only 6 of 37 here have more pcie x16 slots
−1 m.2 slots: 32 of the 44 here have more m.2 slots
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MSISpec score 8.5
AM5, mATX, DDR5, 4 Memory slots
+Compact mATX form factor for smaller builds
+Two M.2 slots for fast storage
+Four DDR5 memory slots, up to 192GB
−Single PCIe x16 slot limits graphics card expansion options
$144.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:18 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.5
Pros+Compact mATX form factor for smaller builds
+Two M.2 slots for fast storage
+Four DDR5 memory slots, up to 192GB
+Four SATA ports for additional storage drives
+2.5G LAN for faster wired networking
Cons−Single PCIe x16 slot limits graphics card expansion options
Compared with the 23 motherboards on this page+2.5G: the highest wired lan of the 61 here
+2 m.2 slots: only 3 of 44 here have more m.2 slots
+4 memory slots: only 3 of 41 here have more memory slots
+1 pcie x16 slots: only 6 of 37 here have more pcie x16 slots
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MSI
AM5, mATX, DDR5, AMD A620
+AM5 socket supports AMD 9000, 8000 and 7000 series processors
+DDR5 memory support
+Compact mATX form factor
−A620 chipset is a basic option with limited features
$109.00
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About this product
ASUSSpec score 8.6
AM5, ATX, DDR5, 1G
+AM5 socket for current AMD Ryzen processors
+DDR5 memory support
+PCIe 4.0 support
$139.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.6
Pros+AM5 socket for current AMD Ryzen processors
+DDR5 memory support
+PCIe 4.0 support
+Two M.2 slots for SSD storage
+Wi-Fi 6 built in
Compared with the 23 motherboards on this page−Wi-Fi 6: 24 of the 34 here have a higher wi-fi
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ASRock
AM5, mATX, 2 M.2 slots, AMD A620
+Micro-ATX form factor is smaller than standard ATX boards
+AM5 socket supports Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 processors
+Two M.2 slots for solid-state storage
$69.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Micro-ATX form factor is smaller than standard ATX boards
+AM5 socket supports Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 processors
+Two M.2 slots for solid-state storage
+Built on the AMD A620 chipset
Compared with the 23 motherboards on this page+2 m.2 slots: only 3 of 44 here have more m.2 slots
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