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ASUS ROG Strix B650E-E Gaming WiFi

The ASUS ROG Strix B650E-E Gaming WiFi lands as a entry-level motherboard, built around B650E.

43/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
B650EAM516+2ATXDDR52x 8-pin
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Why we rate it

  • BIOS flashback
  • Debug LED / postcode display
  • Onboard RGB lighting
  • Above-average fan headers
  • Below-average max ram
Score profile

Where the ASUS ROG Strix B650E-E Gaming WiFi wins and loses

Scored against the motherboards class
MemoryExpansionRearNetworkingFeatures5748273274
Memory
57
Expansion slots
48
Rear I/O
27
Networking
32
Features
74
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Platform

SocketAM5
ChipsetB650E
Form factorATX
Supported CPU generationsAMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, 7000

Memory

RAM typeDDR5
RAM slots4
Max RAM128 GB

Power delivery

VRM phases16
CPU power connectors2

Expansion slots

PCIe 5.0 x16 slots1
M.2 slots (total)4
M.2 PCIe 5.0 slots1
SATA ports4

Rear I/O

USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gb/s)1

Networking

Ethernet2.5
Ethernet ports1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.3

Audio

Audio codecROG SupremeFX ALC4080
Audio channels7.1

Features

BIOS flashbackYes
Debug LED / postcode displayYes
RGB / ARGB headers2
Fan headers7
Onboard RGB lightingYes

More specs

M2 slots4
PCIE 5 count1
Ethernet gbps2.5

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Head to head

ASUS ROG Strix B650E-E Gaming WiFi vs Gigabyte B650 AORUS Elite AX

Highlighted cell = better in that row
MemoryExpansionRearNetworkingFeatures
ASUS ROG Strix B650E-E Gaming WiFiB650 AORUS Elite AX
 ASUSASUS ROG Strix B650E-E Gaming WiFiThis pageGigabyteB650 AORUS Elite AX
Overall score43 /10047 /100Better
ChipsetB650EB650
SocketAM5AM5
Form factorATXATX
RAM slots44
M2 slots total44
Who it's for

Is the ASUS ROG Strix B650E-E Gaming WiFi right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable motherboard for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need flagship-tier performance, in which case a higher-tier motherboard is the better call.

Performance builder
Chasing frames and headroom in a high-end rig.
okay
Mainstream builder
Wants strong value in a balanced build.
good
Budget builder
Stretching every pound in an entry rig.
good
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the ASUS ROG Strix B650E-E Gaming WiFi worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 43/100 against other motherboards, a entry-level result where the class average is around 51.

What stands out on the ASUS ROG Strix B650E-E Gaming WiFi?

Its bios flashback stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the GIGABYTE B650M GAMING WIFI6E?

The GIGABYTE B650M GAMING WIFI6E scores 44/100 versus this one at 43/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.