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Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite — AM5 · X870
Gigabyte

Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite

AM5 · X870

85
/ 100
From $279
VS
Gigabyte B650E Aorus Master wins by 5
Gigabyte B650E Aorus Master — AM5 · B650E
Gigabyte

Gigabyte B650E Aorus Master

AM5 · B650E

90
/ 100
From $329
Specdex verdict

Gigabyte B650E Aorus Master takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite lands at 85 and Gigabyte B650E Aorus Master at 90. That puts Gigabyte B650E Aorus Master ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite if…

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

Pick Gigabyte B650E Aorus Master 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

Gigabyte B650E Aorus Master

Compared on the VRM quality sub-score

Gigabyte B650E Aorus Master leads on vrm (90 vs 85).

Features

Gigabyte B650E Aorus Master

Compared on the features sub-score

Gigabyte B650E Aorus Master leads on features (88 vs 83).

BIOS

Gigabyte B650E Aorus Master

Compared on the BIOS quality sub-score

Gigabyte B650E Aorus Master leads on bios (86 vs 81).

Value for money

Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite more score per dollar ($279 vs $329).

Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite 85
vs
90 Gigabyte B650E Aorus Master

Score breakdown

Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite
85
vrm 85
features 83
bios 81
value 84
Gigabyte B650E Aorus Master
90
vrm 90
features 88
bios 86
value 84

Specs side-by-side

Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite versus Gigabyte B650E Aorus Master — full spec comparison
Spec Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite Gigabyte B650E Aorus Master
Socket
AM5
AM5
Chipset
X870
B650E

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

Gigabyte B650E Aorus Master

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

FAQ: Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite vs Gigabyte B650E Aorus Master

Which is better, Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite or Gigabyte B650E Aorus Master? +

Gigabyte B650E Aorus Master scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite worth the price? +

At $279, Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite delivers a Specdex score of 85 — 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 Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite 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.

Which is better for VRM quality, Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite or Gigabyte B650E Aorus Master? +

Gigabyte B650E Aorus Master — leads on vrm (90 vs 85). Compared on the VRM quality sub-score.

Which is better for features, Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite or Gigabyte B650E Aorus Master? +

Gigabyte B650E Aorus Master — leads on features (88 vs 83). Compared on the features sub-score.