ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix B650E-F Gaming WiFi

A entry-level motherboard for PC builders, leading with B650E.

43/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
B650EAM56400 MT/s14+2+1ATXDDR5
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Why we rate it

  • XMP / EXPO support
  • BIOS flashback
  • Debug LED / postcode display
  • Above-average fan headers
  • Below-average max ram
Score profile

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

Scored against the motherboards class
MemoryExpansionRearNetworkingFeatures6148273274
Memory
61
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
Max memory speed (OC)6400 MT/s
XMP / EXPO supportYes

Power delivery

VRM phases14
VRM amperage per phase80
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
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-F Gaming WiFi vs Gigabyte B650 AORUS Elite AX

Highlighted cell = better in that row
MemoryExpansionRearNetworkingFeatures
ASUS ROG Strix B650E-F Gaming WiFiB650 AORUS Elite AX
 ASUSASUS ROG Strix B650E-F Gaming WiFiThis pageGigabyteB650 AORUS Elite AX
Overall score43 /10047 /100Better
ChipsetB650EB650
SocketAM5AM5
Form factorATXATX
Max RAM speed6400 MT/s
RAM slots44
M2 slots total44
Who it's for

Is the ASUS ROG Strix B650E-F 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.
excellent
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the ASUS ROG Strix B650E-F 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-F Gaming WiFi?

Its xmp / expo support 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.