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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£120
  • Avg. price in US: ~$170
  • CPU socket: AM5
  • Chipset: AMD B650
  • Form factor: microATX

ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E review. Compare 107 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Motherboards category and whether it is worth buying.

7.5

Overall score

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 components:

90.0%

7.4

Technical Score

10.0%

8.8

User score

Very good
7.4

Technical Score

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 components:

19.0%

9.0

Memory

16.0%

8.6

Platform & Features

16.0%

7.0

Storage

15.0%

8.5

Network

13.0%

5.3

Ports & USB

8.0%

4.1

Expansion

8.0%

7.5

Power & Cooling

5.0%

6.3

Audio

Very good
8.8

User score

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 components:

70.0%

9.1

User reviews

30.0%

8.1

Popularity

User score:
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  • 6.4
    Gaming

    Score components:

    28.0%

    6.0

    VRM phases

    22.0%

    5.5

    N. of M.2 sockets

    18.0%

    10

    LAN speed

    17.0%

    9.4

    Maximum RAM speed

    15.0%

    1.0

    N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots

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Verdict

The Asus TUF Gaming B650M-E is a micro-ATX AM5 motherboard built for AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 series processors, featuring an 8+2+1 power stage design with military-grade components and enlarged VRM heatsinks for stability. Key technical highlights include support for dual-channel DDR5 memory up to 7600+ MHz (OC) with a 192GB maximum capacity, a PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot for ultra-fast storage, and 2.5 Gb Ethernet. Main pros include its durable construction, future-proof storage options, and high-speed memory support at a mid-range price point. Potential cons include a limited rear I/O port selection compared to higher-end models, only two M.2 slots total, and the lack of a pre-installed I/O shield which can complicate assembly.

Technical Specifications of motherboard ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E

Technical Score

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 components:

19.0%

9.0

Memory

16.0%

8.6

Platform & Features

16.0%

7.0

Storage

15.0%

8.5

Network

13.0%

5.3

Ports & USB

8.0%

4.1

Expansion

8.0%

7.5

Power & Cooling

5.0%

6.3

Audio

7.4
ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has a technical score of 7.4 points, which is higher than that of 66.5% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

9.1

User reviews

30.0%

8.1

Popularity

User score:
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8.8
ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has a user score of 8.83 points, which is higher than that of 82.4% of products in this category.
Popularity
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.
8.1
ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has a popularity of 8.1 points, which is higher than 73.2% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

7.5

Overall score

40.0%

9.9

Price

8.2
ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.2 points, which is higher than 71.9% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The brand that makes the motherboard.
When it matters: When you have a brand preference for support, BIOS, or build quality.

Importance: LOW

Asus
CPU socket
What it is: The socket type the motherboard is built to support.
When it matters: When you need the motherboard to match a specific CPU.

Importance: HIGH

AM5
ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E uses the AM5 CPU socket, which is more advanced than that of 85.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 14.2% of motherboards.
CPU platform
What it is: The processor platform supported by the motherboard, indicating compatibility with Intel or AMD processors.
When it matters: When choosing a motherboard to match your chosen processor brand (Intel or AMD).

Importance: LOW

Good value: Intel

AMD
ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E 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
What it is: The chipset that defines the motherboard platform and many of its features.
When it matters: When you compare platform features, connectivity, and CPU support.

Importance: HIGH

AMD B650
ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E uses the AMD B650 chipset, which is more advanced than that of 72.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 4% of motherboards.
Form factor
What it is: The physical size standard of the motherboard, such as ATX or Micro-ATX.
When it matters: When you need the board to fit a specific case size.

Importance: LOW

microATX
ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has the microATX form factor, which is less versatile than that of 52.2% of motherboards and equal to that of 32.4% of motherboards.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the motherboard supports, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the board to match a certain memory platform.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: DDR5

DDR5
ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E uses DDR5 memory, which is newer than that of 64.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 35.7% of motherboards.
Memory slots
What it is: The number of RAM slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more room for future memory upgrades.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=4

4
ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has 4 Memory slots, which is more than 21.5% of motherboards and equal to 72.5% of motherboards.
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of RAM the motherboard supports.
When it matters: When you plan a build with very high memory capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

192 GB
ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E supports up to 192 GB of memory, which is more than 72.4% of motherboards and equal to 10.5% of motherboards.
Memory channels
What it is: The memory channel configuration supported by the motherboard platform.
When it matters: When memory bandwidth matters for your build.

Importance: LOW

2
ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E supports 2 memory channels, which is more than 0.2% of motherboards and equal to 92.6% of motherboards.
Maximum RAM speed
What it is: The highest officially supported memory speed for the motherboard.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=6400 MT/s

7,600 MT/s
ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E supports memory speeds up to 7,600 MT/s, which is higher than that of 80.9% of motherboards and equal to that of 2.4% of motherboards.
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N. of M.2 sockets
What it is: The number of M.2 slots available on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want room for more NVMe or M.2 drives.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=3

2
ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E 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
What it is: The storage or PCIe interface available for each M.2 slot on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want to check which drives each M.2 slot can use.

Importance: MEDIUM

1x PCIe 5 x4, 1x PCIe 4 x4/x2
ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E offers 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 1x PCIe 4.0x4/x2 for M.2 slot interfaces, which is faster than that of 83.9% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.1% of motherboards.
N. of SATA 3 connectors
What it is: The number of SATA 6Gb/s connectors on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you plan to connect multiple SATA drives.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=6

4
ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has 4 SATA 3 connectors, which is more than 5.6% of motherboards and equal to 46.2% of motherboards.
Supported RAID levels
What it is: The RAID modes officially supported by the motherboard storage platform.
When it matters: When you plan to use multiple drives in a RAID setup.

Importance: LOW

0/1/10
ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E supports RAID levels 0/1/10, which is narrower than 68.1% of motherboards and equal to 23.3% of motherboards.
NVMe RAID support
What it is: Shows whether the board supports RAID configurations that use NVMe SSDs.
When it matters: When you plan to use multiple NVMe drives in RAID.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E supports NVMe RAID. 40.3% of motherboards support this feature.
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N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 5.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want the newest high-bandwidth expansion slots.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=1

0
ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E 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
What it is: The number of PCIe 4.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more room for modern expansion cards.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=1

1
ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has 1 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is more than 55.5% of motherboards and equal to 35.4% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 3.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need more full-length expansion slots.

Importance: LOW

0
ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has 0 PCIe 3.0x16 slots, which is fewer than 59.6% of motherboards and equal to 40.4% of motherboards.
PCIe slot electrical configuration
What it is: The actual lane wiring used by the motherboard PCIe slots.
When it matters: When you need to know how much bandwidth each slot really gets.

Importance: LOW

x16/x1/x1
ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E uses x16/x1/x1 for PCIe slot electrical configuration, which is less flexible than that of 59% of motherboards and equal to that of 5.6% of motherboards.
PCIe bifurcation support
What it is: Shows whether the board can split PCIe lanes across multiple devices from one slot or link.
When it matters: When you plan multi-SSD adapters or more advanced expansion setups.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E does not support PCIe bifurcation. 59.7% of motherboards support this feature.
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Total USB ports (rear I/O)
What it is: The total number of rear USB ports available on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you use many USB devices directly from the back of the PC.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=8

8
ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E 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)
What it is: The total number of USB ports supported when rear ports and internal headers are counted together.
When it matters: When you want to know the board's full USB expansion potential.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=14

15
ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has 15 USB ports (including headers), which is more than 47.6% of motherboards and equal to 13.5% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
What it is: The total number of rear USB-C ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more USB-C devices connected without adapters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=1

1
ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E 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)
What it is: The total number of USB-C ports supported when rear ports and internal headers are counted together.
When it matters: When you want more USB-C connectivity across the whole build.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

2
ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has 2 USB-C ports (including headers), which is more than 51.7% of motherboards and equal to 32.9% of motherboards.
N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C)
What it is: The number of rear USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want very fast USB-C connectivity on the rear I/O.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=1

0
ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C), which is fewer than 18.3% of motherboards and equal to 81.7% of motherboards.
10Gbps excluded.
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LAN speed
What it is: The maximum wired Ethernet speed supported by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want faster wired networking.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 2.5GbE

2.5 Gbps
ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E supports LAN speeds up to 2.5 Gbps, which is higher than that of 49.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 41.4% of motherboards.
LAN controller
What it is: The model of onboard Ethernet controller used by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you compare networking hardware quality and features.

Importance: MEDIUM

Killer + Intel + Realtek
ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E uses the Killer + Intel + Realtek LAN controller, which is less advanced than that of 64.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 28.7% of motherboards.
N. of RJ45 ports
What it is: The number of wired Ethernet ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need one or more wired network connections.

Importance: MEDIUM

1
ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has 1 RJ45 ports, which is fewer than 14.4% of motherboards and equal to 85.6% of motherboards.
Wi-Fi connectivity
What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes onboard Wi-Fi hardware instead of requiring a separate adapter.
When it matters: When you want wireless networking without adding an extra card.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 50% of motherboards support this feature.
Wi-Fi version
What it is: The supported Wi-Fi generation, such as Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7.
When it matters: When you care about wireless speed and router compatibility.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), which is newer than that of 60.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 11.6% of motherboards.
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Audio codec
What it is: The onboard audio codec used by the motherboard.
When it matters: When sound quality from the built-in audio matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Realtek ALC897
ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E uses the Realtek ALC897 audio codec, which is less advanced than that of 50.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 29.2% of motherboards.
Audio channels
What it is: The audio channel configuration supported by the onboard sound solution.
When it matters: When you want surround sound from the motherboard audio outputs.

Importance: LOW

Good value: 7.1

7.1
ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E offers 7.1 audio channels, which is more than 4.9% of motherboards and equal to 95.1% of motherboards.
Audio SNR
What it is: The signal-to-noise ratio of the onboard audio solution.
When it matters: When you care about cleaner onboard audio output.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=120 dB

98 dB
ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has an audio SNR of 98 dB, which is lower than that of 62.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 2.9% of motherboards.
Headphone amp support
What it is: Shows whether the onboard audio path includes dedicated headphone amplification for harder-to-drive headsets.
When it matters: When you use harder-to-drive headphones from the onboard audio.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E does not support a headphone amp. 59.3% of motherboards support this feature.
N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
What it is: The number of rear 3.5mm audio jacks on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more analog audio connection options.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=5

3
ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has 3 3.5mm audio jacks, which is fewer than 50.4% of motherboards and equal to 38.1% of motherboards.
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VRM phases
What it is: The number of power-delivery phases used by the motherboard VRM.
When it matters: When you care about CPU power delivery and overclocking headroom.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=12

8+2+1
ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has 8+2+1 VRM phases, which is more than 48.1% of motherboards and equal to 2.1% of motherboards.
N. of CPU power connectors
What it is: The number of CPU power connectors on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you care about power delivery for higher-end CPUs.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

2
ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has 2 CPU power connectors, which is more than 54.6% of motherboards and equal to 45.1% of motherboards.
N. of fan headers
What it is: The number of headers available for case or CPU fans.
When it matters: When your build uses several fans.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=6

3
ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has 3 fan headers, which is fewer than 77.1% of motherboards and equal to 14.8% of motherboards.
Pump header
What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes a dedicated header designed for a liquid-cooling pump.
When it matters: When you build with an AIO or custom liquid cooling loop.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has a pump header. 21.9% of motherboards include this feature.
Pump header max current
What it is: The maximum current the dedicated pump header can supply.
When it matters: When you want to make sure the pump header can power your cooling setup.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2 A

1 A
ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E 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 TUF Gaming B650M E vs the average motherboard

  • Newer CPU socket
    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (AM5 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.
    What it is: The socket type the motherboard is built to support.
    When it matters: When you need the motherboard to match a specific CPU.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (AM5 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.AM5 vs LGA 1151
  • Newer DDR memory generation
    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.
    What it is: The RAM generation the motherboard supports, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
    When it matters: When you need the board to match a certain memory platform.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: DDR5

    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.DDR5 vs DDR4
  • 50% more maximum memory capacity
    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (192 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
    What it is: The largest total amount of RAM the motherboard supports.
    When it matters: When you plan a build with very high memory capacity.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=128 GB

    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (192 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.192 GB vs 128 GB
  • 1 more CPU power connectors
    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.
    What it is: The number of CPU power connectors on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you care about power delivery for higher-end CPUs.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=2

    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.2 vs 1
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports
    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C port/s.
    What it is: The number of rear USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C ports on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want faster rear USB-C connectivity.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=1

    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C port/s.1 vs 0
  • 1 more PCIe 4.0x16 slots
    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has more PCIe 4.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slot/s.
    What it is: The number of PCIe 4.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want more room for modern expansion cards.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=1

    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has more PCIe 4.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slot/s.1 vs 0
  • 60.6% higher maximum RAM speed
    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has a higher maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (7,600 MT/s vs 4,733 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4,733 MT/s.
    maximum depends on CPU configuration
    What it is: The highest officially supported memory speed for the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=6400 MT/s

    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has a higher maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (7,600 MT/s vs 4,733 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4,733 MT/s.7600 MT/s vs 4733 MT/s
  • Supports ECC memory
    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E supports ECC memory, while the average motherboard does not. 21% of motherboards support ECC memory.
    ECC requires compatible CPU.
    What it is: Shows whether the motherboard can work with ECC memory on supported CPU and platform combinations.
    When it matters: When stability and error correction matter in your system.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E supports ECC memory, while the average motherboard does not. 21% of motherboards support ECC memory.
  • Newer CPU socket
    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (AM5 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.
  • Newer DDR memory generation
    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.
  • 50% more maximum memory capacity
    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (192 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
  • 60.6% higher maximum RAM speed
    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has a higher maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (7,600 MT/s vs 4,733 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4,733 MT/s.
  • Supports ECC memory
    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E supports ECC memory, while the average motherboard does not. 21% of motherboards support ECC memory.
  • 54.1% higher overclocked RAM speed
    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has a higher overclocked RAM speed than the average motherboard (7,600 MT/s vs 4,933 MT/s). The average motherboard supports overclocked RAM speed of 4,933 MT/s.
  • 1 more PCIe 4.0x16 slots
    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has more PCIe 4.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slot/s.
  • 1 more PCIe x1 slots
    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has more PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports
    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C port/s.
  • 1 more USB4 or Thunderbolt headers
    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has more USB4 or Thunderbolt headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB4 or Thunderbolt header/s.
  • 1 more total USB-C connections
    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has more total USB-C connections than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 total USB-C connections.
  • 1 more DisplayPort outputs
    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has more DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
  • 2 more USB 2.0 ports
    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has more USB 2.0 ports than the average motherboard (4 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 port/s.
  • Supports Bluetooth
    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E supports Bluetooth, while the average motherboard does not. 48.9% of motherboards support Bluetooth.
  • Newer Wi-Fi standard
    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has newer Wi-Fi standard than the average motherboard (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average motherboard supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Wi-Fi.
  • 1 more CPU power connectors
    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.
  • 1 more ARGB headers
    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has more ARGB headers than the average motherboard (3 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 ARGB header/s.
  • 61 mm shorter
    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E is shorter than the average motherboard (244 mm vs 305 mm). The average motherboard height is 305 mm.

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  • More basic motherboard chipset
    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (AMD B650 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
  • Older CPU platform
    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E uses the AMD CPU platform compared to Intel on the average motherboard. The average motherboard uses Intel CPU platform.
  • Less versatile form factor
    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has less versatile form factor than the average motherboard (microATX vs ATX). The average motherboard comes in ATX form factor.
  • Fewer RAID options
    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E 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.
  • No PCIe bifurcation support
    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E does not support PCIe bifurcation, while the average motherboard does. 59.7% of motherboards support PCIe bifurcation.
  • No multi-GPU support
    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E does not support multi-GPU, while the average motherboard does. 54.6% of motherboards support multi-GPU.
    Single PCIe x16 slot only.
  • Less flexible PCIe lane configuration
    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has less flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16/x1/x1 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4). The average motherboard uses x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4 PCIe slot lane configuration.
  • 1 fewer PCIe 3.0x16 slots
    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has fewer PCIe 3.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe 3.0x16 slot/s.
  • 2 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has older Bluetooth version than the average motherboard (5.2 vs 5.4). The average motherboard supports Bluetooth 5.4.
  • No headphone amp support
    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E does not support a headphone amp, while the average motherboard does. 59.2% of motherboards support a headphone amp.
  • 17 dB lower audio SNR
    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has a lower audio SNR than the average motherboard (98 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
  • 2 fewer 3.5mm audio jacks
    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has fewer 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (3 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 3.5mm audio jacks.
  • No optical S/PDIF out
    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E does not have optical S/PDIF out, while the average motherboard does. 55.8% of motherboards include optical S/PDIF out.
  • 2.5 fewer fan headers
    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has fewer fan headers than the average motherboard (3 vs 5.5). The average motherboard has 5.5 fan header/s.
  • 1 A lower pump header current limit
    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E 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.
  • No PCIe bifurcation support
    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E does not support PCIe bifurcation, while the average motherboard does. 59.7% of motherboards support PCIe bifurcation.
    What it is: Shows whether the board can split PCIe lanes across multiple devices from one slot or link.
    When it matters: When you plan multi-SSD adapters or more advanced expansion setups.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E does not support PCIe bifurcation, while the average motherboard does. 59.7% of motherboards support PCIe bifurcation.
  • Fewer RAID options
    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E 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.
    What it is: The RAID modes officially supported by the motherboard storage platform.
    When it matters: When you plan to use multiple drives in a RAID setup.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E 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.0/1/10 vs 0/1/5/10
  • 2 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.
    What it is: The number of rear USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A ports on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want more standard USB ports with faster transfer speeds.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=4

    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.2 vs 4
  • No multi-GPU support
    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E does not support multi-GPU, while the average motherboard does. 54.6% of motherboards support multi-GPU.
    Single PCIe x16 slot only.
    What it is: Shows whether the board can run more than one graphics card in a supported multi-GPU configuration.
    When it matters: When you plan to run more than one graphics card.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E does not support multi-GPU, while the average motherboard does. 54.6% of motherboards support multi-GPU.
  • More basic motherboard chipset
    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (AMD B650 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
    What it is: The chipset that defines the motherboard platform and many of its features.
    When it matters: When you compare platform features, connectivity, and CPU support.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (AMD B650 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.AMD B650 vs Intel B860
  • No headphone amp support
    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E does not support a headphone amp, while the average motherboard does. 59.2% of motherboards support a headphone amp.
    What it is: Shows whether the onboard audio path includes dedicated headphone amplification for harder-to-drive headsets.
    When it matters: When you use harder-to-drive headphones from the onboard audio.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E does not support a headphone amp, while the average motherboard does. 59.2% of motherboards support a headphone amp.
  • 2.5 fewer fan headers
    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has fewer fan headers than the average motherboard (3 vs 5.5). The average motherboard has 5.5 fan header/s.
    What it is: The number of headers available for case or CPU fans.
    When it matters: When your build uses several fans.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=6

    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has fewer fan headers than the average motherboard (3 vs 5.5). The average motherboard has 5.5 fan header/s.3 vs 5.5
  • 17 dB lower audio SNR
    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has a lower audio SNR than the average motherboard (98 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
    What it is: The signal-to-noise ratio of the onboard audio solution.
    When it matters: When you care about cleaner onboard audio output.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=120 dB

    ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E has a lower audio SNR than the average motherboard (98 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.98 dB vs 115 dB
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What customers like about ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E?

  • Excellent value for money, often cited as one of the best budget AM5 boards
  • Solid build quality with military-grade components and effective VRM heatsinks
  • Includes essential modern features like PCIe 5.0 M.2 support and built-in Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
  • Intuitive BIOS that is easy to navigate for both beginners and enthusiasts
  • Stable performance even when paired with high-end CPUs like the Ryzen 7 7800X3D
  • M.2 Q-Latch system simplifies SSD installation by removing the need for tiny screws

What customers dislike about ASUS TUF Gaming B650M E?

  • Limited expansion options with only two M.2 slots and few fan headers
  • Poor driver support for Linux, particularly for the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules
  • Suboptimal layout where the second M.2 slot sits directly under the GPU, leading to higher temps
  • Initial BIOS versions reported to have long boot times or stability issues with high-speed DDR5 RAM
  • Primary PCIe x16 slot position can cause GPU clearance issues in some compact Micro-ATX cases
  • Lack of premium audio features like a fiber optic (S/PDIF) output

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