ASRock
ASRock X870E Taichi
AM5 · X870E
89
/ 100
From $499
VS
Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master wins by 1
Gigabyte
Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master
AM5 · B650E · PCIe 5.0 · $329
90
/ 100
From $329
Specdex verdict
Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, ASRock X870E Taichi lands at 89 and Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master at 90. That puts Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick ASRock X870E Taichi if…
- ✓PCIe 5.0 support
- ✓Current-gen networking
- ✓Modern I/O
Pick Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master if…
- ✓Full PCIe 5.0 loadout on B650E
- ✓Robust VRM
- ✓10 GbE option
ASRock X870E Taichi 89
vs 90 Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master
Score breakdown
ASRock X870E Taichi
89 vrm 89
features 87
bios 85
value 84
Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master
90 vrm 92
features 90
bios 86
value 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ASRock X870E Taichi | Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Chipset | X870E | B650E |
| PCIe | — | 1× PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| Networking | — | 2.5 GbE + Wi-Fi 6E |
ASRock X870E Taichi
Pros
- +PCIe 5.0 support
- +Current-gen networking
- +Modern I/O
Cons
- −Firmware updates on launch
- −DDR5 required
- −Pricing varies week to week
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
FAQ: ASRock X870E Taichi vs Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master
Which is better, ASRock X870E Taichi or Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master? +
Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is ASRock X870E Taichi worth the price? +
At $499, ASRock X870E Taichi delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in vrm.
Is Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master worth the price? +
At $329, Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in vrm.
Does ASRock X870E Taichi or Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master 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.