GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE B650M GAMING WIFI6E

A entry-level pick in the motherboards line-up, with B650M up front.

44/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
B650MAM55+2+2Micro-ATXDDR5Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax
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Why we rate it

  • XMP / EXPO support
  • BIOS flashback
  • Below-average ram slots
Score profile

Where the GIGABYTE B650M GAMING WIFI6E wins and loses

Scored against the motherboards class
MemoryExpansionNetworkingFeatures57283361
Memory
57
Expansion slots
28
Networking
33
Features
61
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Platform

SocketAM5
ChipsetB650M
Form factorMicro-ATX
Supported CPU generationsAMD Ryzen 7000 / Ryzen 8000 / Ryzen 9000 Series

Memory

RAM typeDDR5
RAM slots2
XMP / EXPO supportYes

Power delivery

VRM phases5

Expansion slots

M.2 slots (total)1
M.2 PCIe 4.0 slots1

Rear I/O

HDMI1

Networking

Ethernet2.5
Ethernet ports1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E 802.11ax

Features

BIOS flashbackYes
Fan headers4

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Head to head

GIGABYTE B650M GAMING WIFI6E vs Gigabyte B650 AORUS Elite AX

Highlighted cell = better in that row
MemoryExpansionNetworkingFeatures
GIGABYTE B650M GAMING WIFI6EB650 AORUS Elite AX
 GIGABYTEGIGABYTE B650M GAMING WIFI6EThis pageGigabyteB650 AORUS Elite AX
Overall score44 /10047 /100Better
ChipsetB650MB650
SocketAM5AM5
Form factorMicro-ATXATX
RAM slots24Better
M2 slots total14Better
Who it's for

Is the GIGABYTE B650M GAMING WIFI6E 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 B650M GAMING WIFI6E worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 44/100 against other motherboards, a entry-level result where the class average is around 51.

What stands out on the GIGABYTE B650M GAMING WIFI6E?

Its xmp / expo support stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the ASUS PRIME Z790M-PLUS?

The ASUS PRIME Z790M-PLUS scores 45/100 versus this one at 44/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.