ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus
AM5 · B650
ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E
LGA1851 · Z890
ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus lands at 84 and ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E at 89. That puts ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E 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 ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E if…
- ✓PCIe 5.0 support
- ✓Current-gen networking
- ✓Modern I/O
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testVRM quality
ASUS ROG Strix Z890-ECompared on the VRM quality sub-score
ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E leads on vrm (89 vs 84).
Features
ASUS ROG Strix Z890-ECompared on the features sub-score
ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E leads on features (87 vs 82).
BIOS
ASUS ROG Strix Z890-ECompared on the BIOS quality sub-score
ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E leads on bios (85 vs 80).
Value for money
ASUS TUF Gaming B650-PlusSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus more score per dollar ($199 vs $499).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus | ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Chipset | B650 | Z890 |
ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus
- +PCIe 5.0 support
- +Current-gen networking
- +Modern I/O
- −Firmware updates on launch
- −DDR5 required
- −Pricing varies week to week
ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E
- +PCIe 5.0 support
- +Current-gen networking
- +Modern I/O
- −Firmware updates on launch
- −DDR5 required
- −Pricing varies week to week
FAQ: ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus vs ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E
Which is better, ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus or ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E? +
ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E 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 ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E worth the price? +
At $499, ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in vrm.
Does ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus or ASUS ROG Strix Z890-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.
Which is better for VRM quality, ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus or ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E? +
ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E — leads on vrm (89 vs 84). Compared on the VRM quality sub-score.
Which is better for features, ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus or ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E? +
ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E — leads on features (87 vs 82). Compared on the features sub-score.