Best motherboards for Ryzen 9600X, 9700X, and 9950X

AMD has unveiled its Ryzen 9000 processors along with the new X870(E), B850, and B840 chipsets. Internal testing from AMD shows that the Zen 5 architecture delivers an average performance boost of 16% over Zen 4, all while reducing power consumption. The latest motherboards come equipped with USB 4 and Wi-Fi 7, enhanced overclocking features, and fully optimized support for DDR5 memory.

This article highlights the best motherboards for AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, 7 9700X, 9800X3D, 9900X, and 9950X. They’re a solid choice, especially since AMD will continue supporting the AM5 socket through 2027. Of course, the previous-generation X670(E) and B650(E) boards remain relevant as well. Check out our comparison table.

AM5 Motherboard VRM Rankings

See the recommended motherboards for the Ryzen 5 7600X, 7 7700X, and 9 7950X. If you have an ASRock B650E Taichi or GIGABYTE B650E AORUS MASTER motherboard, no upgrade is necessary. You can safely install a Ryzen 9 9900X or 9950X. There are many similar examples—check out the FULL version of the table.

Currently, our full table includes 90 models on the X870(E) chipset, 150 on B850, and about 30 on B840. We’ve also expanded the previous lineup: 170 models on B650(E) and 30 boards on X670(E). At this point, we can’t say for sure that the X670(E) and B650(E) models have become less relevant.

+	Fully compatible CPU — overclocking and Precision Boost supported.	Power draw typically exceeds the listed TDP (under stress-testing conditions): 225+ Вт: 9950X ОС; 200 Вт: 9950X, 9950X3D; 175 Вт: 9900X, 9900X3D; 150 Вт: 9700X, 9800X3D; 125 Вт: 9600, 9600X;
*	Requires a well-ventilated case with constant airflow.
**	VRM cooling needed; otherwise, PBO must be disabled and CPU frequency lowered.
–	Compatibility only on paper — system will boot, but load may cause overheating and throttling.

Of course, the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X can be installed on a GIGABYTE B650M motherboard. The manufacturer released a BIOS update to support the new generation. The situation is similar to the Ryzen 9 7950X: the system boots, but it suffers from overheating and throttling because it only has 6 power phases and lacks a VRM heatsink.

Product	F/F	225	200	175	150	#	Mosfet (SPS)
ASRock X870E Taichi	EATX	+	+	+	+	12	2x Renesas R2209004 105A
ASRock X870E Taichi Lite	EATX	+	+	+	+	12	2x Renesas R2209004 105A
ASRock X870E Taichi OCF	ATX	+	+	+	+	11	2x Renesas R2209004105A
ASRock X870E Nova WIFI	ATX	+	+	+	+	10	2x Renesas R2209004 105A
ASRock X870 LiveMixer WiFi	ATX	+	+	+	+	8	2x Vishay SiC659 80A
ASRock X870 Riptide WIFI	ATX	+	+	+	+	7	2x Vishay SiC659 80A
ASRock X870 Steel Legend WIFI	ATX	+	+	+	+	7	2x Vishay SiC659 80A
ASRock X870 Pro RS WIFI	ATX	+	+	+	+	7	2x Vishay SiC659 80A
ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX	ATX	+	+	+	+	9	2x Vishay SiC850A 110A
ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO	ATX	+	+	+	+	9	2x Vishay SiC850A 110A
ASUS ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI	ATX	+	+	+	+	9	2x Vishay SiC850A 110A
ASUS ProArt X870E-CREATOR WIFI	ATX	+	+	+	+	8	2x A&O AOZ53071QI 80A
ASUS ROG STRIX X870-F GAMING WIFI	ATX	+	+	+	+	8	2x Vishay SiC850A 110A
ASUS ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI	ATX	+	+	+	+	8	2x MPS MPS2330 90A
ASUS TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI	ATX	+	+	+	+	8	2x MPS MP86670 80A
ASUS PRIME X870-P WIFI	ATX	+	+	+	+	7	2x Vishay SiC629 80A
ASUS X870 AYW GAMING WIFI W	ATX	*	+	+	+	6	2x MPS MPS2325 80A
ASUS ROG STRIX X870-I GAMING WIFI	mATX	**	*	+	+	10	1x Vishay SiC850A 110A
BIOSTAR X870E VALKYRIE	ATX	+	+	+	+	9	2x R22209004HBO 110A
Colorful iGame X870E VULCAN OC V14	ATX	+	+	+	+	9	2x Renesas R2209004 110A
Colorful CVN X870E ARK FROZEN V14	ATX	+	+	+	+	7	2x MPS MP87670 80A
Colorful iGame X870 Senna V14	ATX	+	+	+	+	7	2x MPS MP87670 80A
Colorful BATTLE-AX X870A-GHA WIFI V14	ATX	*	+	+	+	8	2x A&O AOZ5617QI 55A
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS XTREME AI TOP	EATX	+	+	+	+	9	2x Infineon PMC41430 110A
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS MASTER	ATX	+	+	+	+	8	2x Infineon PMC41430 110A
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO ICE	ATX	+	+	+	+	8	2x Infineon PMC41410 80A
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO	ATX	+	+	+	+	8	2x Infineon PMC41410 80A
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7	ATX	*	+	+	+	8	2x Onsemi NCP302155 55A
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE	ATX	*	+	+	+	8	2x Onsemi NCP302155 55A
GIGABYTE X870 GAMING X WIFI7	ATX	*	+	+	+	8	2x Onsemi NCP302155 55A
GIGABYTE X870 EAGLE WIFI7	ATX	*	+	+	+	7	2x Onsemi NCP302155 55A
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7	ATX	*	+	+	+	8	2x Onsemi NCP302155 55A
GIGABYTE X870I AORUS PRO ICE	mITX	**	*	+	+	8	1x Infineon PMC41430 110A
GIGABYTE X870M AORUS ELITE WIFI7	mATX	**	*	+	+	7	2x Onsemi NCP302155 55A
GIGABYTE X870 GAMING WIFI6	ATX	–	**	**	*	4	2x Onsemi NCP302155 55A
MSI MEG X870E GODLIKE MAX	EATX	+	+	+	+	12	2x Renesas R2209004 110A
MSI MEG X870E ACE MAX	ATX	+	+	+	+	9	2x Renesas R2209004 110A
MSI MPG X870I EDGE TI EVO WIFI	mITX	**	*	+	+	8	1x Renesas R2209004 110A
MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK WIFI	ATX	+	+	+	+	7	2x MPS MP87670 80A
MSI MPG X870E EDGE TI WIFI	ATX	+	+	+	+	7	2x MPS MP87670 80A
MSI MPG X870E CARBON MAX WIFI	ATX	+	+	+	+	9	2x Renesas R2209004 110A
MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI	ATX	+	+	+	+	7	2x MPS MP87670 80A
MSI PRO X870-P WIFI	ATX	*	+	+	+	7	2x Power Stages 60A
NZXT N9 X870E	ATX	+	+	+	+	10	2x Renesas R2209004 110A
SAPPHIRE NITRO+ X870EA PhantomLink	ATX	+	+	+	+	8	2x Power Stages 90A
SAPPHIRE PURE X870A WIFI 7	ATX	+	+	+	+	8	2x Power Stages 55A

MSI offers 7 motherboards in the TOMAHAWK series: 4 X870(E) models and 3 B850 models, all with the same power delivery components. They have a total of 14 MPS MP87670 80A power stages, but only 7 phases. This motherboard is more than enough for the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X, even with Precision Boost Overdrive.

Motherboards for the Ryzen 5 9600X and 7 9700X

MSI PRO X870-P WIFI

• Interfaces: Realtek 8126VB 5G LAN, Wi-Fi 7 (M.2 Key-E slot), Bluetooth 5.4.
• Power System: 14+2+1 phase design with high-end components using Duet Rail technology.
• Design: Enlarged VRM and chipset heatsinks, enhanced cooling for the first M.2 slot.
• Connectivity: HDMI, USB4 Type-C with DisplayPort support, Lightning Gen 5 4x M.2 slot, PCIe 5.0.

It features a simple yet elegant design and comes with exclusive MSI technologies, including Wi-Fi 7 with EZ Antenna, 5G LAN, and PCIe 5.0 M.2 with EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II. AI-powered features make system management easier, with MSI Center offering AI Boost, AI Engine, AI LAN Manager, and Frozr AI.

GIGABYTE X870 EAGLE WIFI7

• Interfaces: Realtek RTL8125D 2.5Gbps, Realtek RTL8922AE Wi-Fi 7 with Bluetooth 5.4.
• Power System: 14+2+2 phase design with well-proven VRM components.
• Design: Integrated VRM Thermal Armor Advanced and M.2 Thermal Guard.
• Connectivity: 2x USB4 Type-C with DP-Alt, HDMI, 1x M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4, 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 for graphics.

This model is designed for users who want to save without sacrificing premium features. In addition, it supports up to 256GB of DDR5-8000 memory. It includes a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for a graphics card with Gigabyte UD Slot functionality, as well as a Wi-Fi EZ-Plug design.

ASUS PRIME X870-P WIFI

• Interfaces: Realtek 2.5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 (Windows 11 24H2 or later), ASUS LANGuard.
• Power System: 14+2+1 phase power design with enlarged VRM heatsinks.
• Design: Dual VRM heatsinks, plus chipset and two M.2 storage heatsinks.
• Connectivity: 2 USB4 ports with DP 1.4a, 4 M.2 slots (1x PCIe 5.0 x4), PCIe 5.0 x16 for graphics.

Supports PCIe Gen 5 for both storage drives and graphics cards, as well as high-speed connectivity with Wi-Fi 7 and a 2.5Gbps port. Offers advanced EXPO profiles, but if unavailable, ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile provides optimized settings. Slightly more affordable, yet still equipped with a capable VRM power system.

ASRock X870 Pro RS WIFI

• Interfaces: RealTek Dragon RTL8125BG 2.5Gbps, MediaTek Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.4.
• Power System: 14+2+1 phase design with high-quality, reliable components.
• Design: Enlarged heatsinks for the VRM, chipset, and storage drives for improved cooling.
• Connectivity: 2x USB4 & DP Type-C, 1x M.2 PCIe Gen5 x4, 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for the GPU.

A perfectly balanced silver motherboard. On this chipset, M.2 Gen5 SSDs, a PCIe Gen5 x16 slot, and USB4 functionality have become standard. And of course, Wi-Fi 7 is included (though a version without it is also available). The lighting is controlled via ASRock Polychrome RGB Sync software.

Motherboards for the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and 9950X

GIGABYTE X870E AORUS MASTER

• Interfaces: Realtek RTL8126 5Gbps LAN, Qualcomm Wi-Fi 7 QCNCM865, and Bluetooth 5.3.
• Power System: 16+2+2 phase design with high-quality VRM components, as always.
• Design: Thermal Armor Fins-Array heatsinks connected via a heat pipe.
• Connectivity: 2x DP over USB-C, 4x M.2 (including 3x PCIe 5.0 x4), 2 USB4 ports, PCIe 5.0 x16.

It comes with USB 4.0 and Wi-Fi 7, as well as a dedicated PCIe 5.0 slot for graphics and NVMe drives. The updated design includes additional EZ-Latch Plus features for quick installation, a Wi-Fi EZ-Plug connector, and a DDR Wind Blade fan. It also introduces AI Snatch Engine software — an AI-powered tool for optimizing overclocking.

ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO

• Interfaces: Realtek RTL8126 5G, Intel I226-V 2.5G, MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7927, and Bluetooth 5.4.
• Power System: 18+2+2 phase design managed by the Digi+ ASP2205 PWM controller.
• Design: Large L-shaped heatsink with heat pipe, plus a metal backplate.
• Connectivity: 2x USB4 40Gbps (Type-C), 3x M.2 slots (PCIe Gen5 x4), and 2x PCIe Gen5 x16.

Compared to the X670E HERO, this board adds USB 4.0, Wi-Fi 7, and guaranteed PCIe 5.0 support for both NVMe drives and graphics. In addition to the updated design, it supports faster memory (over 8000 MHz) and features Q-Release Slim and M.2 Q-Latch. It also includes a USB Type-C port with up to 60W PD/QC4+ and AI-powered functions for overclocking, networking, and cooling.

MSI MPG X870E CARBON WIFI

• Interfaces: Realtek RTL8125BG 2.5G, Realtek RTL8126 5G, Qualcomm Wi-Fi 7 QCNCM865 & BT 5.4.
• Power System: 18+2+1 phase design with high-quality components and VRM cooling.
• Design: VRM heatsinks connected via a heat pipe, making contact with the USB4 controller heatsink.
• Connectivity: 2x USB4 40Gbps (with DP support), 2x M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4, and 2x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots.

The company’s top ATX model for this chipset. MSI has updated the design and added several EZ DIY features, including EZ M.2 Clip II and Frozr Shields II, EZ Antenna, and an EZ PCIe release button for unlocking the graphics card. It also includes a front-panel USB Type-C port with 27W PD support.

BIOSTAR X870E VALKYRIE

• Interfaces: Realtek RTL8125D 2.5G, one reserved M.2 slot for a Wi-Fi module.
• Power System: 18+2+2 phase design with high-quality chokes and capacitors.
• Design: Dual closed-type heatsink with heat pipe, covering the chipset and storage drives.
• Connectivity: 2x USB4.0/Thunderbolt with DisplayPort, 1x M.2 PCIe Gen5 x4, and 2x PCIe Gen5 slots.

Compared to the X670 VALKYRIE, the new model adds full PCIe 5.0 support, more USB ports including USB 4.0, and 2 extra power phases. It does not include Wi-Fi out of the box but has a dedicated M.2 slot for a Wi-Fi adapter. Memory speeds have also increased, now reaching 8000 MHz compared to the previous 6000 MHz.

ASRock X870E Nova WIFI

• Interfaces: Realtek RTL8126 Gbps, integrated Wi-Fi 7 module with the latest Bluetooth 5.4.
• Power System: 20+2+1 phase design with top-quality chokes and capacitors.
• Design: VRM and chipset heatsinks made of thick, brushed aluminum.
• Connectivity: HDMI 2.1, 2x USB4 Type-C, 1x PCIe Gen5 slot for graphics and NVMe storage.

In short: efficient VRM cooling keeps temperatures low even under heavy load. There are five M.2 slots, one of which supports PCIe 5.0, and two USB4 ports provide plenty of connectivity. The package includes an ASRock Wi-Fi antenna (2.4/5/6 GHz) for the integrated Wi-Fi 7.

NZXT N9 X870E

• Interfaces: Realtek 5G LAN Ethernet, Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth v5.4.
• Power System: 20+2+1 phase design with a robust construction and 8-layer copper PCB.
• Design: High-performance heatsink system covering the VRM and all storage drives.
• Connectivity: 2x USB4.0 (up to 40Gbps), 1x M.2 PCIe Gen5 x4, and 2x PCIe Gen5 x16 slots.

It features a modern design with a metal cover and RGB accents. It offers advanced connectivity options, including USB 4.0, PCIe 5.0, Bluetooth 5.4, a 5Gbps network adapter, and Wi-Fi 7. Perfectly suited for high-speed performance and the networking demands of the latest standards. It’s also worth noting the proprietary NZXT software.

Conclusions

The flagship X870E chipset comes standard with Wi-Fi 7 and USB4 (40Gbps), compared to the X670E. The number of PCIe lanes and their configuration remain unchanged. The X870E also includes special optimizations for AI computing. And, of course, every reputable manufacturer makes sure to include “AI” in the name or description.