16 Best Motherboards of 2023 Reviews

AMD AM4 Socket and PCIe 4. 0: The perfect pairing for Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 & 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen CPUs.Audio: Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback

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

Supports 10th Generation Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron Processors for LGA 1200 socket

Supports dual channel DDR4 memory up to 128GB (4800MHz)

Lightning USB 20G is powered by the ASmedia 3241 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 controller, offering never before seen USB speeds up to 20Gb/s from the Rear USB Type-C port

Twin Turbo M.2 with M.2 Shield Frozr delivers transfer speeds of up to 32 GB/s for ultra-fast SSDs

On-board 2.5G LAN plus Gigabit LAN with with Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)

Pre-installed I/O Shielding for convenience and protection from electrostatic discharge

Digital PWM : Highest quallity component digital power IC makes sure your system runs smoothly under the most extreme conditions.

AM4 socket: Ready for AMD Ryzen 3000 and 5000 series, plus 5000 and 4000 G-series desktop processors.Bluetooth v5.2

Best gaming connectivity: PCIe 4.0-ready, dual M.2 slots, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, plus HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.2 output

Smooth networking: On-board WiFi 6E (802.11ax) and Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard

Robust power solution: 12+2 teamed power stages with ProCool power connector, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors

Renowned software: Bundled 60 days AIDA64 Extreme subscription and intuitive UEFI BIOS dashboard

DIY-friendly design: Includes pre-mounted I/O shield, BIOS FlashBack, Q-LEDs and SafeSlot

Unmatched personalization: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including Aura RGB and addressable Gen 2 RGB headers

Industry-leading gaming audio: Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation, SupremeFX S1220A codec, DTS Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III for immersive sound

Support for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors and future AMD Ryzen processors with BIOS update.Audio ports (Rear): 5plus Optical S/PDIF (Realtek ALC1200 / ALC1220P Codec)

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

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: 14+2 Dr. MOS power stages with ProCool II power connector, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors to provide reliable power when pushing CPU performance to the limit

Optimized Thermal Design: VRM heatsink, PCH fanless heatsink, M.2 heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 4 utility

High-performance Gaming Networking: Intel WiFi 6 AX201 (802.11 ax), Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard

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 StoreMI

Enhanced power solution: Military-grade TUF components, Pro Cool socket and Digi plus 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 4.0 m.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 and Firmware to download the latest BIOS

Intel LGA 1200 socket: Ready for 11th Gen Intel Core processors.ASUS 5X PROTECTION III : Overvoltage Protection

Enhanced power solution: 8 power stages, alloy chokes and durable capacitors for stable power delivery

Comprehensive cooling: Stronger VRM heatsink, flexible M.2 heatsink, PCH heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 2+

Memory overclocking: Support memory overclocking up to 5000 MHz

ASUS OptiMem II: Careful routing for significantly reducing crosstalk, preserving signal integrity for improved memory stability

Supports AMD Ryzen 5000 Series/ 3rd Gen Ryzen and 3rd Gen Ryzen with Radeon Graphics Processors

Dual Channel ECC/ Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4, 4 DIMMs

5+3 Phases Pure Digital VRM Solution with Low RDS(on) MOSFETs

Ultra Durable PCIe 4.0 Ready x16 Slot

Dual Ultra-Fast NVMe PCIe 4.0/3.0 M.2 Connectors

Supports 12th Gen Intel Core Pentium Celeron processors for LGA 1700 socket

Supports DDR4 Memory

Core Boost : With premium layout and digital power design to support more cores and provide better performance

Memory Boost: Advanced technology to deliver pure data signals for the best performance, stability and compatibility

Lightning Fast Experience: PCIe 4.0, Lightning Gen4 x4 M.2 with M.2 Shield Frozr

Supports 11th and 10th Gen Intel Core/Pentium/Celeron processors for LGA 1200 Socket

Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 5333(OC) MHz

Enhanced Power Design: 16+1+1 Duet Rail Power System, dual 8-pin CPU power connectors, Core Boost, DDR4 Boost

MYSTIC LIGHT: 16.8 million colors / 29 effects controlled in one click. MYSTIC LIGHT EXTENSION supports both RGB and RAINBOW LED strip

2.5G LAN with LAN Manager: Upgraded network solution for professional and multimedia use. Delivers a secure, stable and fast network connection