Best Motherboards for AMD’s Ryzen 7 7800X3D

ASRock Phantom Gaming X870E Nova WiFi Overview

If you want top-shelf features without going all-in on a gigantic showpiece board, the Nova lands in a sweet spot. Its power delivery and chunky heatsinks are overspec’d for a 7800X3D, which will set you up to upgrade to a future-generation high-end AM5 CPU when the time comes.

You also get PCIe 5.0 support where it matters, plus a Gen5 M.2 slot for an ultra-fast boot/game drive and there are additional M.2 slots for bulk NVMe storage.

Connectivity is a major reason to choose this board… USB4 on the rear I/O allows you to add fast external SSDs and high-bandwidth peripherals, and networking is fully modern with Wi-Fi 7 and multi-gig wired LAN.

There’s also a lot of builder-friendly touches that help this board standout. Reinforced slots, sensible fan-header placement, and a clean path for front-panel USB-C—all make assembly easier.

Overall, the ASRock Phantom Gaming X870E Nova is a great high-end extended ATX motherboard option to pair with the 7800X3D.

Reviews

• The FPS Review
• Tech4Gamers
• EnosTech

MSI MAG X870 Tomahawk WiFi Overview

The MSI MAG X870 Tomahawk is the practical standard ATX pick to pair with the 7800X3D. It has strong thermals, the right features, and no fluff.

The VRM and heatsinks shrug off the 7800X3D’s demands, while MSI’s BIOS makes RAM tuning simple.

You also get PCIe 5.0 support, which covers current GPUs and next-gen storage, and the M.2 layout is straightforward, so you can run a fast primary drive plus additional NVMe without juggling lanes.

Quality-of-life is where the Tomahawk quietly wins: debug LEDs for quick troubleshooting, BIOS Flashback if you need to update before installing the CPU, and fan headers where you actually need them.

You also get modern wireless capabilities (Wi-Fi 7), 2.5 GbE ethernet, and plenty of USB ports—including Type-C—on the rear.

The aesthetic is neutral and fits nearly any build theme.

Unless you’re looking for the additional features that an E-ATX board offers, extra USB4 ports, or exotic networking, the MSI MAG X870 Tomahawk strikes a great balance of price, design, and features.

Reviews

• Tom’s Hardware
• TechPowerUp

ASUS ROG Strix X870-I Overview

If you want to build a small form factor system that has an 7800X3D in it, that doesn’t mean you have to give up on next-gen offerings. The ASUS ROG Strix X870-I packs capable power delivery and serious connectivity into a tiny footprint.

You get PCIe 5.0 for your GPU, a Gen5 M.2 slot for a blazing OS/game drive, and USB4 to keep fast external storage happy. And, even with two DIMMs you can still slot in up to 128GB of DDR5 memory onto this board—way more than enough for the majority of use-cases.

The single x16 slot is reinforced—handy when you’re installing a large card in a smaller case—and the heatsink design is better than most ITX boards.

As with any mini ITX build, before you lock this motherboard into your part list, you’ll need to double-check clearances (GPU length, radiator thickness, etc.) to make sure it will work with your other components.

Ultimately, if you want a mini ITX motherboard that doesn’t hold the 7800X3D back, the ASUS ROG Strix X870-I delivers the right mix of power, ports, and features.

Reviews

• TechPowerUp
• TweakTown

ASRock B850 Steel Legend Overview

If you want a clean white standard ATX motherboard that is well-priced, ASRock’s B850 Steel Legend is an option worth considering. The B850 Steel Legend’s VRM and large aluminum heatsinks are comfortably beyond what the 7800X3D requires.

You also get PCIe 5.0 where it counts and a Gen5 M.2 slot for your primary drive, with additional Gen4 bays plus plenty of SATA ports to handle all of your storage needs.

The networking and I/O offerings are up to date—you get Wi-Fi 7, 2.5 GbE ethernet, and plenty of USB ports, including Type-C. Unfortunately, you do give up USB4 on B-chipset boards, but for gaming-focused use-cases that tradeoff rarely matters.

The bottom line with the ASRock B850 Steel Legend is that it will provide you with stable power, more than enough storage options, and a nice white aesthetic, all without having to pay a premium pricetag. And that is what most users building with the Ryzen 7 7800X3D will need.

Reviews

• Tom’s Hardware
• PC Gamer

GIGABYTE B850M Gaming X Overview

Want to use a smaller case for your 7800X3D build without sacrificing on the essentials? This mATX board from Gigabyte offers the features that matter for a reasonable price.

The board’s VRM won’t win spec-sheet wars, but its 10+2+2 phase power design and upgraded heatsinks are more than adequate for the 7800X3D. You get PCIe 5.0 on the primary x16 slot, a Gen5 M.2 for your OS/game drive, and additional Gen4 M.2 ports as well.

Obviously, you’re going to get fewer total ports than on the ATX and E-ATX options listed above, so plan USB needs and fan connections accordingly.

But, the real appeal of the GIGABYTE B850M Gaming X is its lower price. At just under $160 it is an affordable motherboard option for the 7800X3D.

Reviews

• GIGABYTE B850M Gaming X
• Hardware Unboxed Roundup

ASRock B850I Lightning Overview

Not looking to spend the premium pricetag that the X870 chipset mini-ITX motherboards come with? Then ASRock B850I Lightning might be the best option for you.

The ASRock B580I Lightning’s 10+1+1 phase power design is good enough to handle the 7800X3D with no problems. And you get adequate options for storage as well, with one Gen5 M.2 port and one Gen4 M.2 port as well.

You will give up some rear I/O and header connectivity compared to bigger boards (which is normal for ITX boards) and you don’t get USB4 either. However, for a gaming-first build, not having USB4 shouldn’t be a deal breaker and there is still enough USB ports to handle most users’ needs.

Overall, if you’re looking for a more affordable mini-ITX motherboard option to pair with the 7800X3D for a small form-factor build, then the ASRock B850I Lightning is worth checking out.

Reviews

• Tom’s Hardware
• TechPowerUp

ASRock B650 PG Lightning Overview

If the goal is to find the most affordable ATX motherboard to handle the 7800X3D, then ASRock’s B650 PG Lightning might be your best bet. The 14+2+1 power design will have no trouble with the 7800X3D, and the older B650 chipset will at least give you the essentials: a Gen5 M.2 slot for a fast boot/game drive, additional Gen4 storage for capacity, and a reinforced x16 slot for modern GPUs.

You don’t get USB4 or onboard Wi-Fi with this otherboard, but you do get 2.5 GbE ethernet, a 20Gbps USB-C on the I/O panel and an M.2 Key-E slot if you want to add Wi-Fi later.

So, nothing really fancy here… just a cheaper AM5 board that will pair nicely with the 7800X3D and will free up room in your budget to put towards your graphics card (or other components).

Reviews

• Hardware Unboxed Roundup