Gigabyte
Gigabyte B650 GAMING X AX V2
A entry-level motherboard for PC builders, leading with B650.
47/100
B650AM58000 MT/s8+2+2ATXDDR5
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Why we rate it
- XMP / EXPO support
- Front USB-C header
- BIOS flashback
- Above-average pcie 4.0 x16 slots
- Below-average max ram
Score profile
Scored against the motherboards classWhere the Gigabyte B650 GAMING X AX V2 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
Max memory speed (OC)8000 MT/s
XMP / EXPO supportYes
Power delivery
VRM phases8
Expansion slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slots1
PCIe 4.0 x16 slots2
M.2 slots (total)3
M.2 PCIe 5.0 slots1
M.2 PCIe 4.0 slots2
M.2 heatsinks1
SATA ports4
Rear I/O
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gb/s)1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gb/s)1
Rear USB-C1
HDMI1
DisplayPort1
Internal headers
Front USB-C headerYes
Front USB-C generationUSB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Networking
Ethernet2.5
Ethernet ports1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.2
Audio
Audio codecRealtek ALC887
Audio channels7.1
Features
BIOS flashbackYes
Fan headers5
More specs
M2 slots3
PCIE 5 count1
Ethernet gbps2.5
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowGigabyte B650 GAMING X AX V2 vs ASUS ASUS Z790-AYW WiFi W II
Gigabyte B650 GAMING X AX V2ASUS Z790-AYW WiFi W II
| GigabyteGigabyte B650 GAMING X AX V2This page | ASUSASUS Z790-AYW WiFi W II | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47 /100 | 48 /100Better |
| Chipset | B650 | Z790 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA 1700 |
| Form factor | ATX | ATX |
| Max RAM speed | 8000 MT/s | — |
| RAM slots | 4 | 4 |
| M2 slots total | 3 | 4Better |
Who it's for
Is the Gigabyte B650 GAMING X AX V2 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 Gigabyte B650 GAMING X AX V2 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 Gigabyte B650 GAMING X AX V2?
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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