The Best X870E Motherboards

MSI MEG X870E Godlike Overview

If you’re building a no-compromise flagship AMD rig, MSI’s MEG X870E Godlike is the E-ATX board to flex. Its 24+2+1 power stage design is built to push high-end Ryzen chips without breaking a sweat, and the expansion story is ridiculous: seven M.2 slots (two Gen5) plus dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots for ultra-fast GPUs or add-in accelerators. You also get Wi-Fi 7 and support for up to 256GB of DDR5, so bandwidth and memory headroom won’t be your bottleneck.

The flipside is the usual Godlike caveats—size, price, and a feature set most gamers won’t fully use. If you don’t need dual Gen5 storage and a small data center’s worth of M.2 drives, there are cheaper X870E options that make more sense.

But for extreme builds and creator workflows, this is the halo board to beat.

Reviews

• Tom’s Hardware
• OC3D

ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme Overview

ASUS’s ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme is all about bandwidth. You get dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots and five M.2 bays (two Gen5), so stacking a fast GPU plus a pile of high-speed storage isn’t a problem. The 20+2+2 power design is plenty for high-end Ryzen chips, and Wi-Fi 7 plus support for up to 256GB of DDR5 covers the connectivity and memory side.

The catch? It’s a big, premium E-ATX board and most gamers won’t exploit everything it offers. If you aren’t planning on multiple Gen5 drives or add-in cards, a cheaper X870E board will make more sense.

But if your workflow benefits from lots of PCIe lanes and top-tier storage throughput—and you have a huge budget—the Crosshair X870E Extreme should suit your needs.

Reviews

• TechSpot
• Tech Notice

GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Xtreme AI Overview

If you want a flagship X870E board without going completely overboard, GIGABYTE’s X870E AORUS Xtreme AI hits a nice balance. Its 18+2+2 power design is plenty for Ryzen 9 chips, and the expansion you actually need is here: dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots for top-end GPUs and four M.2 sockets, two of which are Gen5 for ultra-fast storage. You also get Wi-Fi 7 and support for up to 256GB of DDR5, so connectivity and memory headroom are covered.

The tradeoff versus some some of the other boards listed above is the leaner M.2 count—four instead of five or seven—but for most builds that’s more than enough. However, it is still a premium-priced option, so value hunters might want to look down the stack.

But, for high-end Ryzen builds focused on a powerful GPU and a couple of blazing-fast Gen5 drives, this AORUS Xtreme is a clean, capable pick.

Reviews

• Gear Seekers
• MaxTech CA

ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero Overview

If you want flagship-tier features without the full flagship tax, the ROG Crosshair X870E Hero is the sweet spot in ASUS’s lineup. You get robust 18+2+2 power stages for high-end Ryzen chips, dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots for top GPUs or add-ins, and a standout storage setup: five M.2 slots with three Gen5 slots for absurd SSD speeds.

The trade-off, again, is mostly price—this is still a premium board—and many builds won’t fully exploit triple Gen5 storage. If you don’t need that level of throughput, a cheaper X870E model will make more sense.

But if your build mixes a powerful GPU with multiple bleeding-edge NVMe drives and you want headroom for future upgrades, the Crosshair X870E Hero nails the balance of cost and performance.

Reviews

• Tom’s Hardware
• KitGuru

ASUS ProArt X870E-CREATOR Overview

For those of you who are building a creator-focused AM5 rig, ASUS’s ProArt X870E-CREATOR is an easy fit. It trades gamer flash for pro-grade expansion: dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots for a top GPU plus an accelerator or capture card, and five M.2 ports—three of them Gen5—for absurd storage throughput on large project files. The 18+2+2 power design is plenty for high-end Ryzen chips, so sustained renders and heavy multitasking won’t faze it.

As with most ProArt boards, you’re paying for workstation-leaning features rather than RGB and overclocking toys. If you don’t need multiple Gen5 drives or add-in cards, cheaper X870E options will, again, make more sense

But if your workflow benefits from having a lot of fast storage, a lot of PCIe lanes, and a clean, professional aesthetic, the ProArt X870E-CREATOR is a standout pick.

Reviews

• eTeknix
• Level1Techs

ASRock X870E Taichi Overview

Looking for a high-end X870E board that focuses on fundamentals rather than excess? ASRock’s X870E Taichi leans into clean, reliable performance. Its 24+2+1 power stage design is overbuilt for Ryzen 9 chips, giving you stable clocks under long renders or heavy compile workloads. You also get dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots and four M.2 ports with one Gen5 slot.

The tradeoff versus the flashier boards is storage quantity—four M.2 slots compared to the five or seven found on more expensive boards—and only a single Gen5 M.2 port. If you’re planning a wall of Gen5 drives, look higher on this list.

But if you want robust power delivery at a less eye-watering price, the X870E Taichi might be the best bet for you.

Reviews

• Tom’s Hardware
• TechPowerUp

MSI MPG X870E Carbon Overview

For a “flagship feel” without the Godlike price, MSI’s MPG X870E Carbon hits a great middle ground. You get an 18+2+1 power design, dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (x16 or x8/x8), and four M.2 sockets—two of them Gen5—for fast primary storage plus extra high-speed drives. The connectivity story is a standout: dual USB4 40Gbps Type-C on the rear I/O, Wi-Fi 7, and both 5GbE + 2.5GbE LAN. MSI also sprinkles in useful build perks like the EZ PCIe Release and screwless EZ M.2 hardware.

The trade-offs? You get four M.2 slots rather than the five you’ll see on pricier X870E boards, and there’s no 10GbE. But for most high-end Ryzen builds that want PCIe 5.0 GPU bandwidth, Gen5 storage, and a solid power design without going overboard on price, the Carbon is a worthy recommendation.

Reviews

• Tom’s Hardware
• KitGuru

GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master Overview

If you want a high-end AM5 board that prioritizes fast storage and modern I/O, GIGABYTE’s X870E AORUS Master fits the brief. Its headline is storage: four M.2 slots with three Gen5 bays—plenty for creators and their project libraries.

It’s also backed by a solid 16+2+2 VRM and DDR5 overclocking support up to 8600 MT/s. You also get two rear USB4 Type-C ports and Wi-Fi 7, so external drives and wireless are covered for years.

The flip side is lane allocation: you get a single PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, so multi-GPU or bulky add-in setups aren’t the Master’s focus. For most gaming and creator builds anchored by one top-tier GPU plus a stack of Gen5 SSDs, though, this is exactly the right trade-off.

Reviews

• Tom’s Hardware
• TechPowerUp

ASUS ROG Strix X870E-E Overview

Looking to stack fast storage without going full halo-board? ASUS’s ROG Strix X870E-E is built for a one-GPU, many-SSD setup. It packs an 18+2+2 power design, a single reinforced PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for your top card, and five M.2 bays—three of them Gen5—for ridiculous NVMe throughput.

Connectivity is solid as well: dual USB4 Type-C, Wi-Fi 7, and 5GbE, plus builder-friendly touches like PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim and tool-free M.2 latches.

Ultimately, for high-end gaming and creator builds that want triple Gen5 SSDs, fast external I/O, and reliable power delivery without the “Extreme” price, the Strix X870E-E hits the mark.

Reviews

• Tom’s Hardware
• ErockOnTech

ASUS TUF Gaming X870E-PLUS Overview

Want the “sensible high-end” pick? ASUS’s TUF Gaming X870E-PLUS packs the essentials without the extreme pricetag. You get a  solid16+2+1 (80A) VRM, a reinforced PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for your GPU, and four M.2 ports with two Gen5 slots for a lot of fast storage options.

The rear I/O is excellent as well: Wi-Fi 7, dual USB4 40Gbps Type-C, and 2.5GbE ethernet. Nice quality-of-life touches include PCIe Q-Release Slim, M.2 Q-Latch, Q-LED, BIOS FlashBack, and an upgraded ALC1220P audio section with DTS processing.

What you give up versus pricier X870E boards is lane flexibility and sheer slot count (no second PCIe 5.0 x16, and four M.2 instead of five-plus). If you’re running a single GPU and want a couple of Gen5 SSDs with rock-solid power delivery and plenty of other high-end features, this TUF board is worth checking out.

Reviews

• • PC Mag
  • Danny’s Tech Channel

GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO ICE Overview

Are you looking for a white X870e motherboard? Or how about a slightly cheaper board that offers three PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots? Then GIGABYTE’s X870E AORUS PRO ICE might be for you.

It has four M.2 ports (with three being Gen5) and a single reinforced PCIe 5.0 x16 for your graphics card. You also get Wi-Fi 7, dual USB4 Type-C on the rear I/O, and 2.5GbE ethernet.

The power design is a 16+2+2 VRM with 80A SPS stages, it comes with solid cooling features (VRM Thermal Armor, M.2 Thermal Guard), and it has builder-friendly perks like EZ-Latch tool-less M.2 and PCIe releases.

Ultimately, if you’re looking to build a white-themed Ryzen-based PC build and you need something that will not only handle a high-end system, but also offer you the essentials, all without digging too deeply into your wallet, then the GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO ICE is an option that should suit your needs.

Reviews

• ThinkComputers
• Tech Grant

GIGABYTE X870E AORUS ELITE ICE Overview

Building a clean white AM5 rig? GIGABYTE’s X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE nails the look and the essentials without the halo-board markup. The board features a 16+2+2 power design, a single reinforced PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for your GPU, and four M.2 bays—three of them Gen5—for speedy storage.

The board also offers dual USB4 Type-C ports, Wi-Fi 7, 2.5GbE ethernet, and GIGABYTE’s tool-less EZ-Latch for PCIe/M.2. And, Sensor Panel Link (via an onboard HDMI header) makes adding an in-case stats display easy.

If you don’t need multiple x16 slots and you want a white-themed board that’s more moderately priced than the flagship options, this ICE model hits a very practical sweet spot.

Reviews

• TechPowerUp
• PCMag

ASRock Phantom X870E Nova Overview

Are you looking for an affordable X870e motherboard (well… affordable for an X870e board) without sacrificing how extreme of a Ryzen CPU you can pair it with?

ASRock’s Phantom Gaming X870E Nova sticks to the essentials that matter: a stout 20+2+1 VRM, a single PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for your GPU, and five M.2 bays (one Gen5, three Gen4, one Gen3/SATA). You also get Wi-Fi 7, dual USB4 on the rear I/O, 5GbE, and builder-friendly touches like EZ-Release PCIe and toolless multi-layer M.2 heatsinks.

Of course, there are trade-offs… it’s a one-GPU, one-Gen5-SSD board—if you want multiple Gen5 drives or dual x16 flexibility, you’ll need to look at something further up on this list.

However, the upside of this board is its price positioning. The Nova is commonly one of the more affordable X870E options and it still delivers a strong power design, making it an easy value pick for high-end PC builds.

Reviews

• Level1Techs
• LevelUP Gaming & Tech