Gigabyte
Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master
LGA1851 · Z890
88
/ 100
From $599
VS
Gigabyte B650E Aorus Master wins by 2
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 Z890 Aorus Master lands at 88 and Gigabyte B650E Aorus Master at 90. That puts Gigabyte B650E Aorus Master ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master 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
Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master 88
vs 90 Gigabyte B650E Aorus Master
Score breakdown
Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master
88 vrm 88
features 86
bios 84
value 84
Gigabyte B650E Aorus Master
90 vrm 90
features 88
bios 86
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master | Gigabyte B650E Aorus Master |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1851 | AM5 |
| Chipset | Z890 | B650E |
Gigabyte Z890 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
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 Z890 Aorus Master vs Gigabyte B650E Aorus Master
Which is better, Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master or Gigabyte B650E Aorus Master? +
Gigabyte B650E Aorus Master scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master worth the price? +
At $599, Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master delivers a Specdex score of 88 — 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 Z890 Aorus Master 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.