ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus
AM5 · B650
Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master
LGA1851 · Z890
Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus lands at 84 and Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master at 88. That puts Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master ahead by 4 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 Z890 Aorus Master 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
Gigabyte Z890 Aorus MasterCompared on the VRM quality sub-score
Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master leads on vrm (88 vs 84).
Features
Gigabyte Z890 Aorus MasterCompared on the features sub-score
Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master leads on features (86 vs 82).
BIOS
Gigabyte Z890 Aorus MasterCompared on the BIOS quality sub-score
Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master leads on bios (84 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 $599).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus | Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master
- +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 Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master
Which is better, ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus or Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master? +
Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 Z890 Aorus Master worth the price? +
At $599, Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in vrm.
Does ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus or Gigabyte Z890 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.
Which is better for VRM quality, ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus or Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master? +
Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master — leads on vrm (88 vs 84). Compared on the VRM quality sub-score.
Which is better for features, ASUS TUF Gaming B650-Plus or Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master? +
Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master — leads on features (86 vs 82). Compared on the features sub-score.