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ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus — AM5 · B650
ASUS

ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus

AM5 · B650

84
/ 100
From $199
VS
ASRock X870E Taichi wins by 5
ASRock X870E Taichi — AM5 · X870E
ASRock

ASRock X870E Taichi

AM5 · X870E

89
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict

ASRock X870E Taichi takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus lands at 84 and ASRock X870E Taichi at 89. That puts ASRock X870E Taichi ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus if…

  • ✓PCIe 5.0 support
  • ✓Current-gen networking
  • ✓Modern I/O

Pick ASRock X870E Taichi if…

  • ✓PCIe 5.0 support
  • ✓Current-gen networking
  • ✓Modern I/O
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

VRM quality

ASRock X870E Taichi

Compared on the VRM quality sub-score

ASRock X870E Taichi leads on vrm (89 vs 84).

Features

ASRock X870E Taichi

Compared on the features sub-score

ASRock X870E Taichi leads on features (87 vs 82).

BIOS

ASRock X870E Taichi

Compared on the BIOS quality sub-score

ASRock X870E Taichi leads on bios (85 vs 80).

Value for money

ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus more score per dollar ($199 vs $499).

ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus 84
vs
89 ASRock X870E Taichi

Score breakdown

ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus
84
vrm 84
features 82
bios 80
value 84
ASRock X870E Taichi
89
vrm 89
features 87
bios 85
value 84

Specs side-by-side

ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus versus ASRock X870E Taichi — full spec comparison
Spec ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus ASRock X870E Taichi
Socket
AM5
AM5
Chipset
B650
X870E

ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus

Pros
  • +PCIe 5.0 support
  • +Current-gen networking
  • +Modern I/O
Cons
  • −Firmware updates on launch
  • −DDR5 required
  • −Pricing varies week to week

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

FAQ: ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus vs ASRock X870E Taichi

Which is better, ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus or ASRock X870E Taichi? +

ASRock X870E Taichi scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus worth the price? +

At $199, ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in vrm.

Is ASRock X870E Taichi worth the price? +

At $499, ASRock X870E Taichi delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in vrm.

Does ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus or ASRock X870E Taichi 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.

Which is better for VRM quality, ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus or ASRock X870E Taichi? +

ASRock X870E Taichi — leads on vrm (89 vs 84). Compared on the VRM quality sub-score.

Which is better for features, ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus or ASRock X870E Taichi? +

ASRock X870E Taichi — leads on features (87 vs 82). Compared on the features sub-score.