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ASUS ROG Strix B450 E Gaming Review | 107 Data compared

Avg. price in UK:~£130Avg. price in US:~$150CPU socket:AM4Chipset:AMD B450Form factor:ATX

ASUS ROG Strix B450 E Gaming Review: Compare 107 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Motherboards category and whether it is worth buying.

6.4

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the motherboard's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best motherboards on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components

90%

6.2

Technical Score

10%

8.6

User score

â–¼Worse than 52% of motherboards
6.2

Technical Score

Technical score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Motherboards category across these key areas: Platform & Features, Memory, Storage, Expansion, Ports & USB, Network, Audio, Power & Cooling.
When it matters
When you want to compare motherboards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components

19%

5.8

Memory

16%

8.1

Platform & Features

16%

6.3

Storage

15%

5.0

Network

13%

4.8

Ports & USB

8%

5.4

Expansion

8%

6.1

Power & Cooling

5%

9.6

Audio

â–¼Worse than 54% of motherboards
8.6

User score

User score
8.6/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the motherboard.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a motherboard performs in real-world builds and how reliable it is in terms of stability, BIOS usability, connectivity, and long-term ownership.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User reviews

30%

7.8

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.5
(193)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

â–²Better than 77% of motherboards
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Verdict

The Asus ROG Strix B450-E Gaming is a premium ATX motherboard featuring the AMD AM4 socket and B450 chipset, supporting 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Gen Ryzen processors with up to 128GB of dual-channel DDR4 memory overclockable to 4400MHz. It stands out with a robust 12-phase VRM design, dual PCIe 3.0 M.2 slots (one with a dedicated heatsink), integrated Intel 802.11ac Wi-Fi with Bluetooth 5.0, and high-end SupremeFX S1220A audio. Main pros include its superior power delivery compared to other B450 boards, extensive Aura Sync RGB lighting, and a pre-mounted I/O shield for easier installation; however, notable cons include bandwidth sharing that can reduce the primary PCIe slot to x8 mode when using the second M.2 slot and its higher original retail price compared to standard B450 alternatives.

Technical Specifications of motherboard ASUS ROG Strix B450 E Gaming

Technical Score
Technical score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Motherboards category across these key areas: Platform & Features, Memory, Storage, Expansion, Ports & USB, Network, Audio, Power & Cooling.
When it matters
When you want to compare motherboards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components:

19%

5.8

Memory

16%

8.1

Platform & Features

16%

6.3

Storage

15%

5.0

Network

13%

4.8

Ports & USB

8%

5.4

Expansion

8%

6.1

Power & Cooling

5%

9.6

Audio

6.2
ASUS ROG Strix B450 E Gaming has a technical score of 6.2 points, which is lower than that of 53.9% of products in this category.
User score
User score
8.6/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the motherboard.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a motherboard performs in real-world builds and how reliable it is in terms of stability, BIOS usability, connectivity, and long-term ownership.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User reviews

30%

7.8

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.5
(193)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

8.6
ASUS ROG Strix B450 E Gaming has a user score of 8.63 points, which is higher than that of 76.9% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the motherboard.
When it matters
When you prefer a motherboard that has already been bought and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Popularity:
ASUS ROG Strix B450 E Gaming has a popularity score of 7.8 points, which is higher than that of 69.7% of products in this category.
7.8
ASUS ROG Strix B450 E Gaming has a popularity score of 7.8 points, which is higher than that of 69.7% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the motherboard's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a motherboard that offers a strong balance of features, performance, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 51% of models
Score components:

60%

6.4

Overall score

40%

9.8

Price

7.5
ASUS ROG Strix B450 E Gaming has a value-for-money score of 7.5 points, which is higher than that of 51.3% of products in this category.
Brand name
Asus
CPU socket
AM4
CPU socket
AM4
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
This motherboard uses the AM4 CPU socket, which is more advanced than that of 38.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 13.3% of motherboards.
CPU platform
AMD
CPU platform
AMD
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This motherboard is built for the AMD CPU platform, which is less common than that of 68.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 31.5% of motherboards.
Chipset
AMD B450
Chipset
AMD B450
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
This motherboard uses the AMD B450 chipset, which is less advanced than that of 54.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 1.8% of motherboards.
Form factor
ATX
Form factor
ATX
â–² Better than 48% of models
This motherboard has the ATX form factor, which is more versatile than that of 47.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 52.2% of motherboards.
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DDR memory version
DDR4
DDR memory version
DDR4
â–¼ Worse than 36% of models
This motherboard uses DDR4 memory, which is newer than that of 13.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 50.8% of motherboards.
Memory slots
4
Memory slots
4
â–² Better than 21% of models
Market range: <2 – >4
This motherboard has 4 Memory slots, which is more than 21.5% of motherboards and equal to 72.5% of motherboards.
Maximum memory capacity
64 GB
Maximum memory capacity
64 GB
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This motherboard supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is less than 62.6% of motherboards and equal to 24.3% of motherboards.
Memory channels
2
Memory channels
2
â–¼ Worse than 7% of models
This motherboard supports 2 memory channels, which is more than 0.2% of motherboards and equal to 92.6% of motherboards.
Maximum RAM speed
2,666 MT/s
Maximum RAM speed
2,666 MT/s
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <2k MT/s – >8k MT/s
This motherboard supports memory speeds up to 2,666 MT/s, which is lower than that of 79% of motherboards and equal to that of 4.6% of motherboards.
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N. of M.2 sockets
2
N. of M.2 sockets
2
â–¼ Worse than 35% of models
Market range: <0 – >4
This motherboard has 2 M.2 sockets, which is more than 30.8% of motherboards and equal to 34.4% of motherboards.
M.2 slot interface per slot
1x PCIe 3.0 x4/SATA, 1x PCIe 3.0 x4
M.2 slot interface per slot
1x PCIe 3.0 x4/SATA, 1x PCIe 3.0 x4
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
This motherboard offers 1x PCIe 3.0x4/SATA, 1x PCIe 3.0x4 for M.2 slot interfaces, which is slower than that of 64.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 3.3% of motherboards.
N. of SATA 3 connectors
6
N. of SATA 3 connectors
6
â–² Better than 53% of models
Market range: <4 – >8
This motherboard has 6 SATA 3 connectors, which is more than 52.6% of motherboards and equal to 32.1% of motherboards.
Supported RAID levels
0/1/10
Supported RAID levels
0/1/10
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This motherboard supports RAID levels 0/1/10, which is narrower than 68.1% of motherboards and equal to 23.3% of motherboards.
JBOD excluded from RAID-level set
NVMe RAID support
yes
NVMe RAID support
yes
â–² Better than 40% of models
This motherboard supports NVMe RAID. 40.3% of motherboards support this feature.
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N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
0
N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
0
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slots, which is fewer than 31.5% of motherboards and equal to 68.5% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
0
N. of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
0
â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is fewer than 44.5% of motherboards and equal to 55.5% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
2
N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
2
â–² Better than 67% of models
Market range: <0 – >3
This motherboard has 2 PCIe 3.0x16 slots, which is more than 67.3% of motherboards and equal to 15.4% of motherboards.
PCIe slot electrical configuration
x8/x4
PCIe slot electrical configuration
x8/x4
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
This motherboard uses x8/x4 for PCIe slot electrical configuration, which is less flexible than that of 98.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.4% of motherboards.
Depends on slot/M.2 population.
PCIe bifurcation support
yes
PCIe bifurcation support
yes
â–² Better than 40% of models
This motherboard supports PCIe bifurcation. 40.4% of motherboards support this feature.
x8/x4.
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Total USB ports (rear I/O)
8
Total USB ports (rear I/O)
8
â–² Better than 40% of models
Market range: <6 – >10
This motherboard has 8 USB ports (rear I/O), which is more than 40.2% of motherboards and equal to 30.5% of motherboards.
Total USB ports (including headers)
12
Total USB ports (including headers)
12
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Market range: <11 – >19
This motherboard has 12 USB ports (including headers), which is fewer than 72.6% of motherboards and equal to 16.3% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
1
Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
1
â–² Better than 35% of models
Market range: <0 – >2
This motherboard has 1 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is more than 35.5% of motherboards and equal to 48.7% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (including headers)
1
Total USB-C ports (including headers)
1
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
Market range: <0 – >3
This motherboard has 1 USB-C ports (including headers), which is more than 30.4% of motherboards and equal to 21.3% of motherboards.
N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C)
0
N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C)
0
â–¼ Worse than 18% of models
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C), which is fewer than 18.3% of motherboards and equal to 81.7% of motherboards.
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LAN speed
1 Gbps
LAN speed
1 Gbps
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <1 Gbps – >2.5 Gbps
This motherboard supports LAN speeds up to 1 Gbps, which is lower than that of 50.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 49.2% of motherboards.
LAN controller
Intel I211-AT
LAN controller
Intel I211-AT
â–² Better than 51% of models
This motherboard uses the Intel I211-AT LAN controller, which is more advanced than that of 50.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 2.3% of motherboards.
N. of RJ45 ports
1
N. of RJ45 ports
1
â–¼ Worse than 14% of models
Market range: <1 – >2
This motherboard has 1 RJ45 ports, which is fewer than 14.4% of motherboards and equal to 85.6% of motherboards.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 50% of models
This motherboard supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 50% of motherboards support this feature.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
â–² Better than 50% of models
This motherboard supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), which is newer than that of 49.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 10.7% of motherboards.
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Audio codec
SupremeFX S1220A
Audio codec
SupremeFX S1220A
â–² Better than 87% of models
This motherboard uses the SupremeFX S1220A audio codec, which is more advanced than that of 86.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 3.4% of motherboards.
Audio channels
7.1
Audio channels
7.1
â–² Better than 5% of models
This motherboard offers 7.1 audio channels, which is more than 4.9% of motherboards and equal to 95.1% of motherboards.
Audio SNR
120 dB
Audio SNR
120 dB
â–² Better than 56% of models
Market range: <95 dB – >120 dB
This motherboard has an audio SNR of 120 dB, which is higher than that of 56% of motherboards and equal to that of 40.5% of motherboards.
Headphone amp support
yes
Headphone amp support
yes
â–² Better than 41% of models
This motherboard supports a headphone amp. 40.8% of motherboards support this feature.
supports up to 600Ω.
N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
5
N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
5
â–² Better than 50% of models
Market range: <2 – >6
This motherboard has 5 3.5mm audio jacks, which is more than 49.6% of motherboards and equal to 37% of motherboards.
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VRM phases
6
VRM phases
6
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
This motherboard has 6 VRM phases, which is fewer than 84.5% of motherboards and equal to 2.7% of motherboards.
N. of CPU power connectors
1
N. of CPU power connectors
1
â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
Market range: <1 – >2
This motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors, which is fewer than 45.5% of motherboards and equal to 54.5% of motherboards.
N. of fan headers
6
N. of fan headers
6
â–² Better than 50% of models
Market range: <3 – >8
This motherboard has 6 fan headers, which is more than 50% of motherboards and equal to 22.3% of motherboards.
Pump header
yes
Pump header
yes
â–² Better than 22% of models
This motherboard has a pump header. 21.9% of motherboards include this feature.
Pump header max current
1 A
Pump header max current
1 A
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Market range: <0 A – >3 A
This motherboard supports up to 1 A on the pump header, which is lower than that of 56.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 19.7% of motherboards.
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ASUS ROG Strix B450 E Gaming vs the average motherboard

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  • Better audio codec
    Audio codec
    SupremeFX S1220A
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This motherboard has better audio codec than the average motherboard (SupremeFX S1220A vs Realtek ALC897). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC897 audio codec.
    SupremeFX S1220A vs Realtek ALC897
  • Integrated I/O shield
    Integrated I/O shield
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This motherboard has an integrated I/O shield, while the average motherboard does not. 46% of motherboards include an integrated I/O shield.
    Pre-mounted I/O shield.
  • 1 more PCIe x4 slots
    N. of PCIe x4 slots
    1
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard has more PCIe x4 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe x4 slot/s.
    1 vs 0
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen2 ports (USB-A)
    2
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
    2 vs 1
  • 2 more PCIe x1 slots
    N. of PCIe x1 slots
    3
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This motherboard has more PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.
    3 vs 1
  • Newer CPU socket
    CPU socket
    AM4
    â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
    This motherboard has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (AM4 vs LGA 1151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1151 CPU socket.
    AM4 vs LGA 1,151
  • More advanced LAN controller
    LAN controller
    Intel I211-AT
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This motherboard has better LAN controller than the average motherboard (Intel I211-AT vs Killer + Intel + Realtek). The average motherboard uses Killer + Intel + Realtek LAN controller.
    Intel I211-AT vs Killer + Intel + Realtek
  • 1 more RGB headers
    N. of RGB headers (4-pin)
    2
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <0 – >2
    This motherboard has more RGB headers than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RGB header/s.
    2 vs 1
  • 7.9% higher user score
    User score
    8.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the motherboard.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a motherboard performs in real-world builds and how reliable it is in terms of stability, BIOS usability, connectivity, and long-term ownership.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ASUS ROG Strix B450 E Gaming
    the average motherboard
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    ASUS ROG Strix B450 E Gaming has a higher user score than the average motherboard (8.63 vs 8.000).
    8.63 vs 8
  • Integrated I/O shield
    Integrated I/O shield
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This motherboard has an integrated I/O shield, while the average motherboard does not. 46% of motherboards include an integrated I/O shield.
    Pre-mounted I/O shield.
  • Newer CPU socket
    CPU socket
    AM4
    â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
    This motherboard has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (AM4 vs LGA 1151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1151 CPU socket.
    AM4 vs LGA 1,151
  • 2 more SATA 3 connectors
    N. of SATA 3 connectors
    6
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <4 – >8
    This motherboard has more SATA 3 connectors than the average motherboard (6 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 SATA 3 connectors.
    6 vs 4
  • 1 more PCIe x4 slots
    N. of PCIe x4 slots
    1
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard has more PCIe x4 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe x4 slot/s.
    1 vs 0
  • 2 more PCIe x1 slots
    N. of PCIe x1 slots
    3
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This motherboard has more PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.
    3 vs 1
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen2 ports (USB-A)
    2
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
    2 vs 1
  • More advanced LAN controller
    LAN controller
    Intel I211-AT
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This motherboard has better LAN controller than the average motherboard (Intel I211-AT vs Killer + Intel + Realtek). The average motherboard uses Killer + Intel + Realtek LAN controller.
    Intel I211-AT vs Killer + Intel + Realtek
  • Supports Bluetooth
    Bluetooth connectivity
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This motherboard supports Bluetooth, while the average motherboard does not. 48.9% of motherboards support Bluetooth.
  • Better audio codec
    Audio codec
    SupremeFX S1220A
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This motherboard has better audio codec than the average motherboard (SupremeFX S1220A vs Realtek ALC897). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC897 audio codec.
    SupremeFX S1220A vs Realtek ALC897
  • 5 dB higher audio SNR
    Audio SNR
    120 dB
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <95 dB – >120 dB
    This motherboard has a higher audio SNR than the average motherboard (120 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
    120 dB vs 115 dB
  • 1 more RGB headers
    N. of RGB headers (4-pin)
    2
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <0 – >2
    This motherboard has more RGB headers than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RGB header/s.
    2 vs 1
  • 60% lower LAN speed
    LAN speed
    1 Gbps
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <1 Gbps – >2.5 Gbps
    This motherboard has a lower LAN speed than the average motherboard (1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.
    1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps
  • More basic motherboard chipset
    Chipset
    AMD B450
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This motherboard has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (AMD B450 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
    AMD B450 vs Intel B860
  • Slower M.2 slot interfaces
    M.2 slot interface per slot
    1x PCIe 3.0 x4/SATA, 1x PCIe 3.0 x4
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This motherboard has slower M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (1x PCIe 3x4/SATA, 1x PCIe 3x4 vs 1x PCIe 5x4, 2x PCIe 4x4). The average motherboard uses 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4 M.2 slot interfaces.
    1x PCIe 3.0x4/SATA, 1x PCIe 3.0x4 vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4
  • 50% less maximum memory capacity
    Maximum memory capacity
    64 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
    This motherboard has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (64 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
    64 GB vs 128 GB
  • Less flexible PCIe lane configuration
    PCIe slot electrical configuration
    x8/x4
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    This motherboard has less flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x8/x4 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4). The average motherboard uses x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4 PCIe slot lane configuration.
    Depends on slot/M.2 population.
    x8/x4 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4
  • No BIOS flashback support
    BIOS flashback
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This motherboard does not support BIOS flashback, while the average motherboard does. 50.9% of motherboards support BIOS flashback.
  • 3 fewer total USB connections
    Total USB ports (including headers)
    12
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <11 – >19
    This motherboard has fewer total USB connections than the average motherboard (12 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
    12 vs 15
  • Fewer RAID options
    Supported RAID levels
    0/1/10
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This motherboard has fewer RAID options than the average motherboard (0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10). The average motherboard has 0/1/5/10 RAID level/s.
    JBOD excluded from RAID-level set
    0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10
  • More basic motherboard chipset
    Chipset
    AMD B450
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This motherboard has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (AMD B450 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
    AMD B450 vs Intel B860
  • No BIOS flashback support
    BIOS flashback
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This motherboard does not support BIOS flashback, while the average motherboard does. 50.9% of motherboards support BIOS flashback.
  • Older CPU platform
    CPU platform
    AMD
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This motherboard uses the AMD CPU platform compared to Intel on the average motherboard. The average motherboard uses Intel CPU platform.
    AMD vs Intel
  • Fewer useful accessories
    Included accessories
    SATA cables, Wi-Fi antenna, M.2 kit, RGB cable
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This motherboard has fewer useful accessories than the average motherboard (SATA cables, Wi-Fi antenna, M.2 kit, RGB cable vs 2x SATA cables, Wi-Fi antenna, M.2 kit, front-panel adapter, RGB cable). The average motherboard comes with 2x SATA cables, Wi-Fi antenna, M.2 kit, front-panel adapter, RGB cable.
    SATA cables, Wi-Fi antenna, M.2 kit, RGB cable vs 2x SATA cables, Wi-Fi antenna, M.2 kit, front-panel adapter, RGB cable
  • 50% less maximum memory capacity
    Maximum memory capacity
    64 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
    This motherboard has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (64 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
    64 GB vs 128 GB
  • 43.7% lower maximum RAM speed
    Maximum RAM speed
    2,666 MT/s
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <2k MT/s – >8k MT/s
    This motherboard has a lower maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (2666 MT/s vs 4733 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4733 MT/s.
    2,666 MT/s vs 4,733 MT/s
  • 29.7% lower overclocked RAM speed
    Maximum overclocked RAM speed
    3,466 MT/s
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <2.7k MT/s – >8.2k MT/s
    This motherboard has a lower overclocked RAM speed than the average motherboard (3466 MT/s vs 4933 MT/s). The average motherboard supports overclocked RAM speed of 4933 MT/s.
    3,466 MT/s vs 4,933 MT/s
  • Slower M.2 slot interfaces
    M.2 slot interface per slot
    1x PCIe 3.0 x4/SATA, 1x PCIe 3.0 x4
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This motherboard has slower M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (1x PCIe 3x4/SATA, 1x PCIe 3x4 vs 1x PCIe 5x4, 2x PCIe 4x4). The average motherboard uses 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4 M.2 slot interfaces.
    1x PCIe 3.0x4/SATA, 1x PCIe 3.0x4 vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4
  • Fewer RAID options
    Supported RAID levels
    0/1/10
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This motherboard has fewer RAID options than the average motherboard (0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10). The average motherboard has 0/1/5/10 RAID level/s.
    JBOD excluded from RAID-level set
    0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10
  • Less flexible PCIe lane configuration
    PCIe slot electrical configuration
    x8/x4
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    This motherboard has less flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x8/x4 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4). The average motherboard uses x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4 PCIe slot lane configuration.
    Depends on slot/M.2 population.
    x8/x4 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4
  • 3 fewer total USB connections
    Total USB ports (including headers)
    12
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <11 – >19
    This motherboard has fewer total USB connections than the average motherboard (12 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
    12 vs 15
  • 1 fewer USB 2.0 headers
    N. of USB 2.0 headers (USB-A)
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This motherboard has fewer USB 2.0 headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 header/s.
    1 vs 2
  • Older HDMI version
    HDMI version
    2.0
    â–² Better than 46% of models
    This motherboard has older HDMI version than the average motherboard (2 vs 2.1). The average motherboard supports HDMI 2.1.
    2.0 vs 2.1
  • 60% lower LAN speed
    LAN speed
    1 Gbps
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <1 Gbps – >2.5 Gbps
    This motherboard has a lower LAN speed than the average motherboard (1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.
    1 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.0
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This motherboard has older Bluetooth version than the average motherboard (5 vs 5.4). The average motherboard supports Bluetooth 5.4.
    5.0 vs 5.4
  • Fewer VRM phases
    VRM phases
    6
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    This motherboard has fewer VRM phases than the average motherboard (6 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
    6 vs 10
  • 1 fewer ARGB headers
    N. of ARGB headers (3-pin)
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This motherboard has fewer ARGB headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 ARGB header/s.
    1 vs 2
  • 1 A lower pump header current limit
    Pump header max current
    1 A
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <0 A – >3 A
    This motherboard has a lower pump header current than the average motherboard (1 A vs 2 A). The average motherboard provides pump header current of 2 A.
    1 A vs 2 A

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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about ASUS ROG Strix B450 E Gaming?

  • Premium aesthetics with integrated I/O shield and Aura Sync RGB lighting
  • Onboard Wi-Fi (802.11ac) and Bluetooth 5.0 support
  • High-quality SupremeFX S1220A audio with dual op-amps
  • User-friendly UEFI BIOS with EZ Mode for beginners
  • Dual M.2 slots (one with a dedicated heatsink) and up to six SATA ports
  • Stronger VRM phase design and cooling compared to the B450-F variant
  • Broad CPU compatibility including support for Ryzen 3000 and 5000 series with BIOS updates

What customers dislike about ASUS ROG Strix B450 E Gaming?

  • PCIe lane sharing: using certain M.2 slots can reduce GPU bandwidth to x8 or disable SATA ports
  • Software bloat: ASUS Armoury Crate and Sonic Studio 3 can be intrusive or difficult to configure
  • Lack of USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel header
  • Relatively high price point for a B450 chipset board at its release
  • Some users reported BIOS bugs leading to black screens during idle states
  • VRM thermal performance can be hindered by the bulky plastic I/O shroud

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