The Best Motherboards For AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D CPUs

AMD has blown the high-end enthusiast and consumer-grade CPU market up with the launch of its Ryzen 9 7950X3D and 7900X3D processors, creating even more disruption with the launch of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

If you are considering purchasing AMD’s top-tier CPU or its slightly cheaper 12-core sibling (or even the octa-core gaming-centric Ryzen 7 7800X3D), you would need a motherboard to go with it. Given the price point that the 7950X3D currently trades at, one can easily expect your options to be leaning toward the more pricey end of the spectrum.

This is why our current guide will concentrate almost exclusively on X670E & B650E motherboards (apart from budget options) given the tier of the CPU being paired with them and the potential requirements that gamers might have when it comes to expecting excellent IO options, future-proofing, and overclocking potential under the hood.

GIGABYTE X670E AORUS Master Motherboard

The Best Overall Motherboard For The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D

The All Rounder

Gigabyte’s high-end X670E offers plenty of IO and PCI-E Gen 5 support natively as it aims to couple reliability with value for money in a bid to capture the market with a competitive entry geared towards midrange/high-end users without breaking the bank.

Brand

Gigabyte

Graphics Card Interface

PCI-E 5.0 x16

Memory Slots

4 Slots

Memory Type

DDR5, AMD EXPO support Upto 6666 MHz

Form Factor

E-ATX

Wi-Fi

Yes, Wi-Fi 6E

USB Ports

12 on-board

CPU Support

Ryzen 7000 series

Chipset

X670E

Socket

AM5

Power Phases

16+2+2 Phase VRMs

Audio

Hi-Fi Audio

Networking

Wifi 6E + Ethernet 2.5G + Bluetooth 5.3

Pros

• Excellent Value for money
• Well-designed 20 Phase VRM ensures stable and efficient power delivery
• Has plenty of IO options, making this a capable entry for work and play alike
• Dedicated NVME cooling for each slot gives a premium feel while accounting for the thermal needs of Gen 5 drives

Cons

• Slow boot times at stock bios – requires a bios update to get decent boot times

The Gigabyte X670E Aorus Master is our top pick for a suitable X670E motherboard. It just delivers where it matters in terms of performance on the AM5 platform. What is essentially a very good-looking board comes with a relatively affordable price tag compared to the competition, and has excellent I/O, an above-average power delivery mechanism, and dedicated heat sinks for all of its M2 slots.

While Gigabyte does have a ways to go compared to Asus, and to a lesser extent MSI, it does deliver a stellar package this time and seems to be steadily delivering BIOS updates that should see it rectify some of the complaints users have had (such as slow boot times) over time. For now, there is nothing better in terms of overall value or even a mix of value and performance for AMD 7950X3D and 7900X3D build aspirants making this a wholehearted recommendation from the GameRant team.

Update: Gigabyte’s X670E Aorus Master has not significantly moved in price since its launch, but it arguably does not need to give its unique value proposition and the fact that it still costs a veritable fraction of its competitors. That means it is a mainstay on our guide as the best Ryzen 9-centric motherboard for a complete gaming or productivity experience sans the costs that some of its more expensive, but just as premium peers have on offer.

NZXT N7 B650E Gaming Wi-Fi 6 Motherboard

The Best Overall Alternate Motherboard For The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D

Minimalistic Design Packed With Features

The NZXT N7 B650E Gaming Wi-Fi 6 Motherboard is an excellent AMD socket AM5-based motherboard based on the 650E chipset with decent overclocking, excellent power delivery, and above-average expansion slots in tow. It comes in a white or all-black design that is enthusiast-friendly in terms of its design and feature-set.

Brand

NZXT

Graphics Card Interface

PCI-E 5.0

Memory Slots

4

Memory Type

DDR5 Upto 6000MHz+, 128GB

Wi-Fi

Yes, Wi-Fi 6

USB Ports

Upto 20 USB Ports

M.2 NVMe Connector

3 x M2 Sockets

CPU Support

AMD Ryzen 7000 Series

Chipset

B650E

Socket

AMD AM5

Power Phases

16+2+1 Power phase design, 90A Smart Power Phase

Networking

2.5G Ethernet, WI-FI 6/AX, Bluetooth 5.2

Pros

• Arguably one of the better-looking AMD motherboards on the market currently thanks to its emphasis on design
• Comes with excellent networking out of the box with support for Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and 2.5G Ethernet
• Considerably better priced than the competition in terms of features offered

Cons

• Uses a B650E chipset which has limited connectivity compared to most X670E motherboards we currently consider as part of our list

The NZXT N7 B650E Gaming Wi-Fi 6 Motherboard is the only B650E/B650E motherboard currently on our list and for a good reason. It does its job exceedingly well while being priced to sell with an aesthetic that does take on some of the more premium designs on offer on our list, delivering better value that also sees it as our primary pick for the best motherboard for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU.

With plenty of networking options, a beautiful black or white metal cover, and a price that is relatively reasonable compared to most of the other options on our list, the NZXT N7 B650E Gaming Wi-Fi 6 Motherboard is our pick for the best alternative overall motherboard for the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D processor if you are not bothered expansion limits due to the X670E chipset – and most gamers should be more than happy with what it does offer in that department.

ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E Extreme Motherboard

Best Premium Motherboard For The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D

Premium Tech But At A Price

$708 $1000 Save $292

The ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E Extreme is the most premium entry from the Taiwan-based company, and it combines its proprietary AniMe Matrix LED with the best-in-class power delivery option that ASUS has on offer to cater to the highest-end consumer audience

Brand

ASUS ROG

Memory Slots

4

Memory Type

DDR5 6400MHz

Form Factor

E-ATX

Wi-Fi

Yes, Wifi AX 6E

USB Ports

12 Onboard

CPU Support

Amd Ryzen 7000 Series

Chipset

X670E

Socket

AM5

Power Phases

20+2

Pros

• Has USB 4 support out of the box
• 10Gb Ethernet is a future-proofing measure that can be welcomed by gamers who upgrade once a decade
• Easily one of the best-looking X670E motherboards on offer
• Backed by Asus’s software suite which is miles ahead of the competition

Cons

• Hard to justify the price, despite its feature-set and looks
• No native DisplayPort options mean USB-C adapters might be a necessity for people who don’t need a discrete GPU.

The ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E Extreme covers the ground for ASUS’s lack of a Crosshair Formula for the AMD processor lineup easily. It comes with an interesting alternative: the AniMe Matrix LED display has resulted in its ROG Zephyrus lineup being successful and ASUS is betting on it making the Crosshair an equally good challenger. Bundled with impressive I/O, a very polished Crosshair-inspired design, and USB4.0 port support natively, the ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E Extreme covers all bases when it comes to a premium AM5 experience for its audience.

At the same time, ASUS skimping on a dedicated DisplayPort, instead of expecting users to go for the USB-C 4.0 ports to get the job done seems to be a little underwhelming, especially from a motherboard that is supposed to cover all bases. Despite all the extras, the lack of a Crosshair Formula product for the X670E does tend to stick out as Asus has nothing in the sub $800 region like the Z790 chipset contender that supports Intel 13th gen processors; The Extreme might be a bit too much to spend for consumers looking for a high-end motherboard but not willing to drop a round $1,000 for it.

Update: The ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E Extreme still happens to be the best premium motherboard for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D (and lower-end AM5 processors). This is despite a lot of recent media backlash following ASUS’s handling of BIOS updates due to firmware issues that were resulting in damage to both processors and motherboards in certain cases. Given that ASUS has reversed course and the problem is now resolved, we do not hold it against the motherboard itself, which still happens to be an excellent offering at the high-end for AMD AM5 processors.

Prices for the ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E Extreme have been more or less stagnant but it did recently receive a $50 price cut from its normal retail price of $990-1000 on Amazon.com which could be the small discount you would want to make take the plunge for what is arguably the best X670E motherboard money can buy apart from the MSI MEG X670E Godlike offering below.

MSI MEG X670E GODLIKE Motherboard

Best Overclocking Motherboard For The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D

Overclocking Heaven

The MSI MEG X670E GODLIKE is MSI’s version of what the highest-end AMD motherboard offering should look like. And it does check nearly all of those boxes. The price however might be too restrictive for most users except overclocking enthusiasts.

Brand

MSI MEG

Memory Slots

4

Memory Type

DDR5, Up to 6666MHz

Form Factor

E-ATX

Wi-Fi

Yes, AX 6E

USB Ports

9 onboard

CPU Support

AMD Ryzen 7000 Series

Chipset

X670E

Socket

AM5

Power Phases

24+2+1 Phase Power Design

Networking

Wifi 6E + 10G+2.5G Ethernet

Pros

• Top-of-the-line Power design, should assist with OC potential
• The excellent external touchscreen panel makes it stand out from the competition
• Has triple PCI-E gen 5.0 compliant slots; allows for more creative builds
• MSI Center has come a long way and does offer considerably superior software support compared to most of the competition

Cons

• Very expensive; pushes the envelope even for a premium X670E motherboard
• Lacks USB4 ports

The MSI MEG X670E GODLIKE Motherboard is MSI’s highest-end motherboard to cater to AMD’s product lineup ever. It does come with an included IPS touchscreen to display useful information as well as a massive 24+2+1 phase power delivery design that should ensure that the motherboard can handle even the most stringent of overclocking and power delivery requirements as the AM5 socket becomes AMD’s new mainstay as a platform. With the ability to push past 6600 MHz with ease and features built to allow users to break existing overclocking records, the MEG X670E is not everyone’s cup of tea.

That being said, the motherboard does not seem to cater to enthusiasts on a budget with an MSRP of nearly $1300 in play and the lack of native USB 4.0 ports on what is arguably the most expensive motherboard to date might be a cardinal sin for some. If you are interested in the MEG, however, you are either an enthusiast with very deep pockets or attempting to set a new overclocking world record.

Update: Not much has changed for the MSI MEG X670E GODLIKE Motherboard as it remains rigidly in place as the most expensive X670E motherboard money can buy. Unless you are interested in pushing boundaries with the newer AMD chips or into enthusiast overclocking, there isn’t much more that you get for spending over $300 on the ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E Extreme above. But if you must have the very best performance from what is arguably the best processor you can buy in 2023, the MSI MEG X670E GODLIKE seems like your best bet as an overclocker.

ASUS ROG STRIX X670E-I GAMING Wi-Fi

Best Compact Motherboard For The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D

Thou Shalt Not ATX

$428 $470 Save $42

The ASUS ROG STRIX X670E-I GAMING Wi-Fi is an excellent Mini-ITX motherboard that is more than capable of handling the latest and the greatest AMD Ryzen 7000 processors in a form factor that would appeal to minimalists as well as space-restricted professionals and gamers alike.

Brand

ASUS ROG

Memory Slots

2

Memory Type

DDR5, Upto 6400MHz

Form Factor

M-ITX

Wi-Fi

Yes, AX 6E

USB Ports

10 Rear Ports

CPU Support

AMD Ryzen 7000 Series

Chipset

X670E

Socket

AM5

Power Phases

10+2 Phase Power Delivery

Networking

Wifi + 2.5G Ethernet

Pros

• Excellent M-ITX offering that does not compromise on performance
• The dedicated PBO button is a nice touch for an M-ITX form factor
• The ROG STRIX HIVE allows users to gain more control on the side if needed without having to compromise on the form factor they would prefer this generation

Cons

• Limited expansion such as Ram, PCI-E Slots and M2 upgrades are factors that might make some users reluctant to purchase this variant.

The ASUS ROG STRIX X670E-I GAMING Wi-Fi is an interesting choice for an X670E motherboard that doesn’t occupy a lot of space but still offers plenty of options. This is partially due to its bundled ROG Strix HIVE component that allows a lot of fine-grained external control of the motherboard for features such as its FlexKey button. It does deliver overclocking potential, and stable power in a very small package.

It also currently happens to be the most viable M-ITX option out there with a full X670E chipset in tow, making it a no-brainer for those looking to pack a lot of power in a small chassis. It isn’t without its tradeoffs however but those come with the territory such as limited expansion slots as well as it running significantly warmer in M-ITX builds – the latter being a common complaint by users online.

Update: The ASUS ROG Strix X670E-I Gaming Wi-Fi remains one of the best M-ITX options for compact AM5 gaming thanks to its innovative STRIX HIVE component which has been resilient in terms of pricing, trading only marginally lower at a sub $30 discount of late. If you are on the fence about spending so much on an X670E chipset, you can pick up a cheaper B650E variant from the same manufacturer in the Strix trim instead which should also meet your needs even if it excludes some of the extras the former has.

MSI PRO X670-P WiFi Pro Series Motherboard

Best Budget Motherboard For The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D

The Budgeted Performance Play

$230 $299.99 Save $69.99

The MSI Pro X670P is a capable middle-of-the-road X670 chipset-based workhorse coupled with support for high DDR5 OC clocks, EXPO support, Wi-Fi and Ethernet 2.5G in tow

Brand

MSI

Memory Slots

4

Memory Type

DDR5, Upto 6600MHz

Form Factor

ATX

Wi-Fi

Yes AX 6E

USB Ports

9 Rear

CPU Support

AMD Ryzen 7000 Series

Chipset

X670

Socket

AM5

Power Phases

14+2+1 Power Phases

Networking

Wi-Fi 6E + 2.5G Ethernet + BT 5.3

Pros

• Excellent Power delivery system should work for Ryzen 9 X3D CPUs easily
• Very good value for money
• Has Wifi 6E support; excellent for an entry-level X670 Motherboard
• Has HDMI/DP ports built into the motherboard

Cons

• The unit might need to get a bios update out of the box since users report issues pre-update
• Has a relatively long boot cycle

The MSI PRO X670-P Wi-Fi Pro Series Motherboard is our pick for a budget motherboard that ticks all the right boxes to make it a competitive entry for an excellent budget motherboard for the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D processor lineup. It is currently on sale on Amazon for $259 and features plenty of IO options, Wi-Fi 6E support natively, and HDMI and DP ports built into the motherboard, an option that some of the more expensive motherboards on our list either skipped or worked around.

It could however have undergone some testing prior to release. There are complaints about it having a sizable boot cycle and compatibility issues across the board, but it does seem that MSI has released multiple bios updates since to rectify these issues. All in all, the MSI PRO X670-P Wi-Fi Pro Series Motherboard still happens to be the best value for money Ryzen 9 7950X3D-ready motherboard out there that won’t break the bank for you.

Update: With a better price point for an X670 chipset offering and multiple BIOS updates mitigating some of the longer boot cycle issues, the MSI PRO X670-P Wi-Fi Pro Series Motherboard is now a stronger candidate for a budget motherboard for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D than it was previously, holding its position firmly as an excellent alternative to some of the flashier (and therefore pricier options) on our list.

Conclusion

The X670E (and to a lesser extent, the X670) Chipset are where the performance and enthusiast-tier motherboards are being focused, and with good reason; they offer more PCI-E lanes, more I/O flexibility, and are targeting the top end of AMD consumers (where all the 7950X3D buyers will generally be found). That being said, the B650E chipset also has multiple offerings that would be able to make the 7950X3D and the 7900X3D processors shine easily while being easier on your wallet.

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There are no bad choices given that all X670E and X670 as well as B650E/B650 Chipsets are compatible with the Ryzen 9 7950X3D and the Ryzen 9 7900X3D product lines. That being said, it does help to pick a motherboard that is more future-proof especially given AMD’s propensity to stick to a particular socket for multiple years compared to Intel (AM4 anyone?).

All in all, all the motherboards we listed will get the job done but a few might break the bank on what you planned to spend on your next upgrade. Are you still debating whether you should get a 7950X3D or a 7900X3D? We have you covered there with an in-depth buyer’s guide to make sure you make the right, informed choices.

FAQ

Q: What Motherboards should I get for a Ryzen 9 7950X3D?

You can pick any B650, B650E, X670, X670E motherboard for use with the Ryzen 9 7950X3D but we would advise doing your research and ideally picking one with an excellent VRM solution.

Q: What is a good budget AMD X670 Motherboard?

The MSI PRO X670-P WiFi ProSeries Motherboard is our pick for the best budget X670 chipset-based motherboard given its current price point and feature set.