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| Motherboard | ![]() $18995 | ![]() $18999 |
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Chipset | AMD B650 | Intel Z790 |
Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
Max Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
Memory Slots | 4 | 4 |
ECC Memory Support | No | No |
PCIe x16 Slots | 2 | 1 |
PCIe x16 4.0 Slots | 1 | 1 |
PCIe x1 Slots | 1 | 0 |
M.2 Slots | 2 | 4 |
M.2 Slot Specifics |
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SATA Ports | 4 | 6 |
USB 2.0 Headers | 2 | 2 |
USB 3.2 Headers | 1 | 1 |
USB 3.2 (Gen 2) Headers | 1 | 1 |
WiFi | 802.11 ax | 802.11 ax |
Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
Ethernet Speed | 2.5 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps |
Audio Chipset | Realtek | Realtek |
Audio Channels | 7.1 | 7.1 |
Optical S/PDIF Out | No | Yes |
BIOS Flashback | Yes | Yes |
Color | Dark | Dark |
Supported CPUs | AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000, 9000 | Intel 12th, 13th, 14th Gen |
M.2 Heatsink/Shields | Yes | Yes |
Comparison Analysis
Comparing the B650 GAMING PLUS WIFI vs Z790 AORUS ELITE AX reveals distinct differences in their targeted use cases.
Both components are priced similarly, making the choice dependent on specific features rather than budget.

