The Best Motherboards To Pair With The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D

With the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D shaping up to be an excellent processor, users are looking to move to the AM5 platform as it looks to recreate the 5800X3D’s streak for gaming processors thanks to its 3D V-Nand Cache advantage that has propelled the latter to one of the best CPUs for gaming to date. To do so they need a capable motherboard to allow the 7800X3D to perform to the best of its ability while focusing on performance and future upgrades.

AMD’s AM5 chipsets come in two major flavors currently: B650 and X670, both of which have upgraded B650E and X670E chipset versions respectively. The key difference here is that the ‘E’ versions come with PCI-E 5.0 support which entails better compatibility with tech down the line. It is pertinent to point out that there are no competitive PCI-E 5.0 GPUs available currently; Both Nvidia’s RTX 4000 series and AMD’s 7000 series are both PCI-E 4.0 GPUs.

Here are some of the best motherboards that you should consider (based on our extensive experience with the 7950X and 7950X3D CPUs) for a gaming-centric build featuring an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

NZXT N7 B650E Gaming Wi-Fi 6 Motherboard

Best Overall Motherboard For The Ryzen 7 7800X3D

White Never Looked So Good

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

• One of the best-looking motherboards in the business thanks to NZXT’s design theme being implemented in a less-is-more approach to design
• Has the potential for excellent overclockability; uses an excellent power delivery mechanism and a B650E Chipset to do so
• Upgradability: supports Higher end Processors such as the 7950X/7950X3D with ease thanks to its outstanding power delivery
• Has excellent connectivity; Comes packed with 3 M2 Slots, upto 20 USB ports and a full networking stack(Wi-Fi, BT, 2.5G Ethernet)

Cons

• Somewhat pricey for A B650E chipset at this price point; Cheaper X670/X670E motherboards are also available at competing prices

The NZXT N7 B650E Gaming Wi-Fi 6 Motherboard is an excellent entry to our list, and it features as our best overall gaming motherboard for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D due to a blend of aesthetics, overclockability, connectivity, and value. This isn’t NZXT’s first foray into building a gaming motherboard; While the underlying tech seems to be built for them by ASROCK, which is a well-reputed manufacturer when it comes to motherboards, NZXT’s design themes are quite apparent when it comes to the theme of the motherboard itself.

The NZXT N7 B650E comes with an excellent networking stack that includes Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and 2.5G Ethernet ensuring that all your gaming needs are met; It also features the ability to sustain as many as 20 USB ports thanks to headers on the board and at the rear of the motherboard. With an excellent 16+2+1 phase power delivery system, the NZXT N7 B650E can handle overclocking of both the CPU and the memory sticks reasonably well while offering tight integration with NZXT’s CAM software that ensures enthusiasts building around NZXT gear would be interested in centering their builds around this particular motherboard.

All in all, the NZXT N7 B650E Gaming Wi-Fi 6 Motherboard is a capable performer with a premium design catering to gamers, enthusiasts, and creators; While it is a bit hard to get it at MSRP at times, it still is one of the best-looking motherboards in the market, has PCI-E 5.0 support for a GPU and plenty of expansion potential in terms of storage if you decide to go that route. It also comes in black, for those of us not willing to invest in a white-colored build this time around.

ASUS Prime B650M-A AX II Motherboard

Best Budget Motherboard For the Ryzen 7 7800X3D

A Complete Package

The ASUS Prime B650M-A AX II Motherboard is a mainstream, no-nonsense approach to the B650 platform that is packed with features and unapologetically means business. It packs a surprising amount of features in an mATX form factor while maintaining an excellent price point to ensure affordability for DIY PC builders.

Brand

ASUS

Graphics Card Interface

PCI-Express 4.0

Memory Slots

4 slots

Memory Type

DDR5, upto 6400MHz OC, upto 128GB

Form Factor

mATX

Wi-Fi

Yes, Wi-Fi 6

USB Ports

Upto 15 USB ports

M.2 NVMe Connector

2 x M2 Slots

CPU Support

AMD Ryzen 7000 Series

Chipset

B650

Socket

AM5

Networking

2.5G Ethernet + Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.2

Pros

• Packs a significant amount of features in a small form factor motherboard
• Has excellent networking (Wi-Fi 6, 2.5G Ethernet, Bluetooth 5.2)
• Has support for high memory overclocking

Cons

• Limited to PCI-E Gen 4.0 for the GPU slot
• Design is quite basic, there are no RGB lights

The ASUS Prime B650M-A AX II Motherboard isn’t going to win any award for its looks amongst some very good-looking AMD motherboards this generation. It doesn’t need to either, however. The Asus Prime B650M motherboard’s allure comes from a value price offering and packing as much tech into a compact package as is possible for the manufacturer, and it delivers on this count spectacularly.

The ASUS Prime B650M-A AX II Motherboard allows overclocking the memory and CPU on your system while offering plenty of USB expansions as well as dual M2 slots and a PCI-E 4.0 slot. The limitation on PCI-E 4.0 is primarily due to the chipset in play; B650 does not support PCI-E 4.0 GPUs due to limited lanes as part of its design. All in all, the Prime B650M-A AX II offers solid performance, connectivity, and software support from Asus in a compact package that shouldn’t hurt your wallet too much while upgrading your processor simultaneously.

GIGABYTE X670E AORUS Master Motherboard

Best Premium Motherboard For the Ryzen 7 7800X3D

The X670E All-Arounder

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

• Has an excellent 16+2+2 phase VRM design that should allow overclocking out of the box
• Well-priced for its feature-set compared to more premium X670E motherboards
• Has dedicated heatsinks for the VRMs and M2 SSD slots

Cons

• Requires a bios update out of the box to improve boot timings

The Gigabyte X670E Aorus Master is also our best overall pick for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D processor and while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is aimed at a different tier of consumers that focuses primarily on gaming, it is still one of the best motherboards in the business, and it makes an appearance as one of the best premium motherboards available for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D Processor.

With Excellent VRM design, a very versatile connectivity suite topped off by Wi-Fi 6E support, and dedicated heat spreaders for each M2 slot, the X670E Aorus Master comes packed with features that both gamers and creators would appreciate. The ability to overclock ram past 6666MHz is also a plus for the motherboard which works significantly in its favor for gamers who will look to eke out as much performance as possible from the relatively new DDR5 platform down the line.

All in all, the Gigabyte X670E Aorus Master is an extremely versatile and capable motherboard that is truly the complete package you should get if you can splurge a on the processor you are looking for. Just make sure you have a case to go with what is an above-average-sized E-ATX motherboard.

MSI MPG B650I Edge Wi-Fi Gaming Motherboard

Best Compact Motherboard For the Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Good Things Come in Small Form Factors

The MSI MPG B650I Edge Wi-Fi is a capable mITX motherboard that covers most of the essentials needed to go AM5 this round with a smaller form factor in tow. With excellent networking support, the MPG B650I packs the latest Wi-Fi 6E standard coupled with Bluetooth 5.3 in addition to 2.5G Ethernet to round off an interesting contender for the centerpiece of your mITX build.

Brand

MSI

Memory Slots

2

Memory Type

DDR5, upto 6600Mhz OC, 64GB limit

Form Factor

mITX

Wi-Fi

Yes, Wi-Fi 6E

USB Ports

Upto 11

M.2 NVMe Connector

2 x PCI-E 4.0 connectors

CPU Support

AMD Ryzen 7000 Series

Chipset

B650

Socket

AMD AM5

Power Phases

8+2+1 Power Phases

Networking

Wi-Fi 6E, 2.5G Ethernet, Bluetooth 5.3

Pros

• Excellent networking stack that offers some of the latest technologies in the business
• Decent hardware expansion slots for an mITX board
• Decent power delivery for an mITX board.

Cons

• M2/Chipset fan can become extremely loud when under load
• limited to PCI-E Gen 4.0 for graphics cards; making it less future-proof

The MSI MPG B650I Edge Wi-Fi Gaming Motherboard comes from a small crop of mITX-sized B650 motherboards, and it delivers excellent value for money while allowing users to use an mITX case. It excels in the connectivity department with the latest version of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi 6E support backed by a 2.5G Ethernet port. With the ability to overclock ram to as much as 6600MHz and a decent 8+2+1 phase VRM power delivery mechanism, the B650I isn’t just doing the bare minimum that many mITX motherboards tend to subscribe to due to the lack of space it has.

While offering excellent value, it does have a few qualms when it comes to upgradeability and use. To use this motherboard, you would need to ideally upgrade the BIOS right out of the box to avoid being bogged down by the slow boot times that it exhibits. While the M2 Slot/Chipset fan seems like a great idea, it can get loud fast and annoyingly so especially since the primary audience it caters to needs a small, often portable case-compatible motherboard that can be hidden out of sight at times. It is limited to PCI-E 4.0 connectivity currently, but that should not factor in for any recent upgrades down the line as PCI-E 5.0 is at best a future-proofing factor for next-generation GPUs currently.

ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E Extreme Motherboard

The Best High-End Motherboard For The Ryzen 7 7800X3D

The ASUS Master Class

$771 $1000 Save $229

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

Networking

Wi-Fi 6E + 10G + 2.5G Ethernet

Pros

• Offers Dual 10G and 2.5G Ethernet along with Wi-Fi 6E support making it one of the best networking offerings on a motherboard in 2023
• Has USB4 ports support out of the box
• Arguably one of the best-looking AMD motherboards on offer in 2023
• Has plenty of I/O options and expansion slots including M2 sockets
• Offers PCI-E support on both M2 and GPU slots

Cons

• Prohibitively expensive compared to similar offerings
• No native onboard DisplayPort/HDMI connections (USB ports can be used instead)

The ASUS Crosshair X670E Extreme Motherboard offers a significant aesthetic upgrade for your AM5 processor-powered gaming PC and if you are learning towards the best motherboard money can buy for your gaming-centric Ryzen 7 7800X3D processor, it offers itself as a viable contender for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D while offering plenty of extras including USB 4, Wi-Fi 6E, 10G Ethernet and plenty of I/O options to make its case for what is a very pricey motherboard to pair with AMD’s latest and greatest gaming processor.

Despite earlier scares earlier about the 7800X3D and adverse results thanks to incorrect voltage regulation by a variety of AMD motherboards, the issue is more or less rectified thanks to both AMD’s updated AGESA code and ASUS’s multiple beta BIOS version and the current 1415 version that sports the same resulting in no new reported issues since the update was released by users sporting the latest BIOS. GameRant advises updating your Crosshair X670E Extreme Motherboard to version 1415 (or higher if applicable) as soon as possible to avoid issues.

Note: While this has resulted in a flurry of bad press due to how it was initially handled, that should not take anything away from the fact that ASUS’s offerings accounting for the new updates are safe to use and have significantly unique features compared to many of their competition which means we treat them based on their current performance and stability rather than past performance at older BIOS revisions.

MSI MEG X670E GODLIKE Motherboard

The Best Overclocking Motherboard For The Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Pricey Overclocking

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

• Has an excellent detached touch-screen IPS LCD display that offers an innovative way to control the MSI motherboard
• Has both PCI-E 5.0 GPU (X16) and M2 SSD storage (X4) support out of the box
• The revamped MSI Center pairs nicely with MSI’s highest end AM5 motherboard, offering a host of features that few competitors can claim to match
• Excellent, reliable power delivery that aids the overclocking processor

Cons

• The most expensive AM5 motherboard bar none in the market currently, making it a hard-to-justify purchase to all but the most ardent overclockers
• For a motherboard that costs over $1000, the lack of USB4 ports is quite glaring in terms of futureproofing

While the Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports overclocking and has PBO profiles on offer by a multitude of motherboard manufacturers including MSI, the MSI MEG X670E GODLIKE Motherboard is first among equals when it comes to overclocking potential with a price to match as it looks to capture the enthusiast overclocking market with deep pockets to boot with a few extras tucked in to justify its premium pricing that eclipses any of the motherboards we have reviewed thus far.

The MSI MEG X670E GODLIKE Motherboard is not everyone’s cup of tea. It focuses on overclocking and while it comes in a polished package that is MSI’s best attempt so far at a premium top-of-the-line motherboard offering including the engraved “One Board To Rule Them All”, it still has limited utility if you do not plan to overclock your Ryzen 7 7800X3D to eke out the max performance possible from the octa-core chip with the ASUS Crosshair Extreme above being a better choice for most casual and high-end consumers both in terms of aesthetics and utility.

If you do plan to go ahead, however, the MEG Godlike offering does have the best power delivery currently in play for an AM5 motherboard, an innovative IPS touchscreen solution that all the current Godlike offers come bundled with and software controls, including a large number of profiles to exact better performance from what is indisputably already the best gaming CPU in the market currently.

More Options

If you are on the fence about which motherboard to get for the 7800X3D and would like more options to decide, you can also circle back to our guide on the best motherboards for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D which features some more premium offerings than our current list but all of those would serve you well with a Ryzen 7 7800X3D if you are willing to pay the price.

FAQ

Q: What is the difference between the AMD B650 and B650E Motherboards?

A: While B650 and B650E are identical for the most part, the B650E has support for PCI-E 5.0 while B650 is locked to PCI Express 4.0 speeds for all its components by default.

Q: Do I need a PCI-Express 5.0 Motherboard Right Now?

A: No, currently there are no AMD or Nvidia (or even Intel) GPUs that are compatible with PCI-E 5.0 speeds or even harness PCI-E 4.0 x16 to its full capacity. However, that could change soon. Getting a PCI-E 5.0-enabled motherboard might be a more future-proof measure than anything else with PCI-E 5.0 storage already on the horizon this year, which will also take advantage of PCI-E 5.0 speeds.