Gigabyte
B650 AORUS Elite AX
A entry-level pick in the motherboards line-up, with B650 up front.
47/100
B650AM514+2+1ATXDDR58-Layer 2X Copper PCB
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Why we rate it
- XMP / EXPO support
- BIOS flashback
- Debug LED / postcode display
- Below-average max ram
Score profile
Scored against the motherboards classWhere the B650 AORUS Elite AX wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Platform
SocketAM5
ChipsetB650
Form factorATX
Supported CPU generationsAMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, 7000
Memory
RAM typeDDR5
RAM slots4
Max RAM128 GB
XMP / EXPO supportYes
Power delivery
VRM phases14
VRM amperage per phase70
CPU power connectors8
Expansion slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slots1
M.2 slots (total)4
SATA ports4
Rear I/O
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gb/s)1
Rear USB-C1
Networking
Ethernet2.5
Ethernet ports1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.2
Audio
Audio codecRealtek ALC1220
Audio channels7.1
Features
BIOS flashbackYes
Debug LED / postcode displayYes
Fan headers6
More specs
M2 slots4
PCIE 5 count1
Ethernet gbps2.5
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowB650 AORUS Elite AX vs Gigabyte Gigabyte B650 GAMING X AX V2
B650 AORUS Elite AXGigabyte B650 GAMING X AX V2
| GigabyteB650 AORUS Elite AXThis page | GigabyteGigabyte B650 GAMING X AX V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47 /100 | 47 /100 |
| Chipset | B650 | B650 |
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Form factor | ATX | ATX |
| Max RAM speed | — | 8000 MT/s |
| RAM slots | 4 | 4 |
| M2 slots total | 4Better | 3 |
Who it's for
Is the B650 AORUS Elite AX 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 B650 AORUS Elite AX worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 47/100 against other motherboards, a entry-level result where the class average is around 51.
What stands out on the B650 AORUS Elite AX?
Its xmp / expo support stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the ASUS PRIME X870-P WIFI?
The ASUS PRIME X870-P WIFI scores 48/100 versus this one at 47/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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