The Best Motherboards of 2023

Supports 2nd and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen / Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics Desktop Processors for AM4 socket

On-board Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with mu-mimo support. supports Bluetooth 5.1

Mystic light rgb lets you customize the lighting with 16.8 million colors and 29 effects with support for additional rgb and rainbow led strips

Audio boost 4 technology with nahimic 3 software enhancement for immersive experiences

Frozr heatsink with patented fan design – propeller blade technology and double ball bearings. Operating system: Support for windows 10 64-bit

Cutting edge gaming motherboard: with AMD AM4 socket, it is a perfect pairing for Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 & 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen CPUs

Faster memory: 4 memory slots support dual channel DDR4 memory up to 128 GB, with ASUS OptiMem enabling higher memory frequencies and lower latencies

Blazing data transmission speeds: Two M.2 slots, including the latest PCIe 4.0, provide maximum storage flexibility and the fastest data speeds available via the 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen platform

High-performance gaming networking: Onboard WiFi 6 (802.11ax) and 2.5 Gb Ethernet for exceptionally fast and smooth online gaming experiences

Optimized thermal solution: Customizable fanless VRM and chipset heatsinks with ASUS Stack Cool 3+ design keep your system running reliably

Please ensure your BIOS is up to date if installing a compatible Ryzen 5000 series CPU. Visit ASUS site search by motherboard model name, click on “Support” tab, Drivers and Tools, then BIOS & Firmware to download the latest BIOS

AMD AM4 Socket: Ready for 2nd and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors to maximize connectivity and speed with up to two M.2 Drives, USB 3.2 Gen2 and AMD Store MI

Enhanced power solution: military-grade TUF components, ProCool socket and Digi+ VRM for maximum durability

Comprehensive Cooling: Active PCH heatsink, VRM heatsink, M.2 heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert

Next-Gen connectivity: Dual PCIe 4.0m .2 and USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A/Type-C

Gaming Networking: Exclusive Realtek L8200A Gigabit Ethernet, Intel 2x2 802. 11ac Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO support, Bluetooth 5.0, TUF LANGuard and technology

Please ensure your BIOS is up to date if installing a compatible Ryzen 5000 series CPU. Visit ASUS site search by motherboard model name, click on “Support” tab, Drivers and Tools, then BIOS & Firmware to download the latest BIOS

AMD sWRX8 Socket: Ready for AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO Series Processors

Innovative Cooling and Robust Power and Comprehensive Cooling:16 power stages, ProCool II connectors, 6-pin power connectors, aluminum VRM and M.2 heatsink, semi-passive SOC and DRAM heatsink

Ultrafast Connectivity: USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port, 10 USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, triple M.2 PCIe 4.0, HYPER M.2 X16 Gen 4 card and Intel X550-AT2 dual 10Gb Ethernet and WiFi 6 onboard

Server-grade Remote Management - ASMB9-iKVM: BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) chip to provide intelligence for its IPMI architecture for out-of-band management to enhance hardware-level control for improved IT efficiency

24/7 Stability: Tested for 24/7 dependability, validated for solid compatibility and equipped with SafeSlot for ultimate security

AMD AM4 Socket: Compatible to Ryzen 5000, 3rd/2nd/1st Gen AMD Ryzen CPUs

Robust Power Design: 8+2 DrMOS power stages with high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors provide reliable power for the last AMD high-count-core CPUs

Optimized Thermal Solution: Extended VRM and PCH heatsinks, M.2 heatsinks, multiple hybrid fan headers and fan speed management with Fan Xpert utility

Best Gaming Connectivity: Supports HDMI 2.0b(4K@60HZ) and DisplayPort 1.2 output, featuring dual M.2 slots (NVMe SSD), 2x PCIe 3.0x16 Slot, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port and USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A & Type-C ports

Industry-leading Gaming Audio & AI Noise Canceling Microphone Technology: High fidelity audio from a SupremeFX S1220A codec with DTS Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III draws you deeper into the action. Communicate clearly with ASUS AI Noise Cancelling Mic technology.

Unmatched Personalization: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting with Armoury Crate utility, including 2xRGB headers and a Gen 2 addressable RGB header for greater customization

DIY Friendly: With BIOS Flashback and ASUS exclusive UEFI BIOS, 256Mb BIOS Flash ROM and Pre-mount I/O shroud

Please ensure your BIOS is up to date if installing a compatible Ryzen 5000 series CPU. Visit ASUS site search by motherboard model name, click on “Support” tab, Drivers and Tools, then BIOS & Firmware to download the latest BIOS.

AMD AM4 Socket and PCIe 4. 0: The perfect pairing for Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 & 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen CPUs

Robust Power Design: 12plus2 DrMOS power stages with high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors provide reliable power for the last AMD high-count-core CPUs

Optimized Thermal Solution: Fanless VRM and chipset heatsinks with ASUS Stack Cool 3plus design keep your system running reliably under heavy load by enhancing passive cooling capacity for critical onboard components.

High-performance Gaming Networking: 2. 5 Gb LAN with ASUS LANGuard

Best Gaming Connectivity: Supports HDMI 2. 1(4Kat60HZ) and DisplayPort 1. 2 output, featuring dual M. 2 slots (NVMe SSD)—one with PCIe 4. 0 x4 connectivity, USB 3. 2 Gen 2 Type-C port and Thunderbolt 3 header

Industry-leading Gaming Audio & AI Noise Cancelling Mic Technology: High fidelity audio from a SupremeFX S1220A codec with DTS Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III draws you deeper into the action. Communicate clearly with ASUS AI Noise Cancelling Mic technology.

Unmatched Personalization: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including RGB headers and a Gen 2 addressable RGB header for greater customization

Please ensure your BIOS is up to date if installing a compatible Ryzen 5000 series CPU. Visit ASUS site search by motherboard model name, click on “Support” tab, Drivers and Tools, then BIOS & Firmware to download the latest BIOS.

Intel LGA 1200 socket: Ready for 11th Gen Intel Core, 10th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors

Solid Power Solution: Teamed power stages with ProCool power connector, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors to support multi-core processors

Smooth Networking: On-board Intel WiFi 6 AX201 (802.11ax) and Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard

Best Gaming Connectivity: Supports HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4 output, two M.2 slots and USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 USB Type-C

DIY Friendly Design: M.2 Q-Latch, pre-mounted I/O shield, BIOS FlashBack and Q-LED

Intel LGA 1200 socket: Designed to unleash the maximum performance of 11th Gen Intel Core processors

AI Motherboard : AI Overclocking, AI cooling, AI networking and AI noise cancelation

Robust Power Solution: 14plus2 power stages with ProCool II power connector, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors to support multi-core processors

Optimized Thermal Design: VRM and aluminum I/O heatsink, L-shaped heatpipe, Triple onboard M.2 heatsinks, including an M.2 backplate for improved cooling for PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot

High-performance Gaming Networking: On-board Intel WiFi 6E AX210 and dual Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard

AMD AM4 socket: ready for 2nd, and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors and up to two M. 2 drives, USB 3. 2 Gen2, and AMD StoreMI to maximize connectivity and speed.

Comprehensive thermal design: active PCH heatsink, M. 2 aluminum heatsink and ROG cooling zone.

High-performance networking: on-board Wi-Fi 6 (802. 11Ax) with MU-MIMO support, 2. 5 Gaps Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet, both with Asus LANGuard protection, and support for GameFirst V software.

5-Way Optimization: automated system-wide tuning, providing overclocking and cooling profiles that are tailor made for your rig.

DIY friendly design: pre-mounted I/O shield, Asus SafeSlot, BIOS Flashback and premium components for maximum endurance.

Support for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors and future AMD Ryzen processors with BIOS update

Supports dual channel DDR4 memory up to 128 GB (4866 MHz)

On-board dual LAN: 2.5G LAN plus Gigabit LAN

Mystic Light: RGB LED lighting and extendable pin headers – 16.8 million colors / 29 effects

Audio Boost rewards your ears with studio grade sound quality for immersive gaming experiences

Premium Thermal Solution: Aluminum Cover with additional choke thermal pad rated for 7W/mk and PCB with 2 ounce thickened copper

Lightning Fast Game Experience: PCIe 4.0, Lightning Gen 4 M.2 with M.2 Shield Frozr, AMD Turbo USB 3.2 GEN 2