ASUS
ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus
AM5 · B650
84
/ 100
From $199
VS
Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite wins by 1
Gigabyte
Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite
AM5 · X870
85
/ 100
From $279
Specdex verdict
Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus lands at 84 and Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite at 85. That puts Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite ahead by 1 points — a narrow 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 Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite if…
- ✓PCIe 5.0 support
- ✓Current-gen networking
- ✓Modern I/O
ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus 84
vs 85 Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite
Score breakdown
ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus
84 vrm 84
features 82
bios 80
value 84
Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite
85 vrm 85
features 83
bios 81
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus | Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | AM5 |
| Chipset | B650 | X870 |
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
Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite
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 Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite
Which is better, ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus or Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite? +
Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite scores 85 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. 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 Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite worth the price? +
At $279, Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in vrm.
Does ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus or Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite 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.