Gigabyte
Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master
AM5 · B650E · PCIe 5.0 · $329
90
/ 100
From $329
VS
ASUS
ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E
AM5 · X670E
90
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master lands at 90 and ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E at 90. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master if…
- ✓Full PCIe 5.0 loadout on B650E
- ✓Robust VRM
- ✓10 GbE option
Pick ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E if…
- ✓PCIe 5.0 support
- ✓Current-gen networking
- ✓Modern I/O
Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master 90
vs 90 ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E
Score breakdown
Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master
90 vrm 92
features 90
bios 86
value 88
ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E
90 vrm 90
features 88
bios 86
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master | ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Chipset | B650E | X670E |
| PCIe | 1× PCIe 5.0 x16 | — |
| Networking | 2.5 GbE + Wi-Fi 6E | — |
Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master
Pros
- +Full PCIe 5.0 loadout on B650E
- +Robust VRM
- +10 GbE option
Cons
- −Price creep beyond budget B650
- −BIOS less polished than ASUS
- −No Wi-Fi 7
ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E
Pros
- +PCIe 5.0 support
- +Current-gen networking
- +Modern I/O
Cons
- −Firmware updates on launch
- −DDR5 required
- −Pricing varies week to week
FAQ: Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master vs ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E
Which is better, Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master or ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E? +
Both score 90 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master worth the price? +
At $329, Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in vrm.
Is ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E worth the price? +
At $499, ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in vrm.
Does Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master or ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.