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GIGABYTE B760M DS3H AX DDR4 vs TUF GAMING B650-PLUS WIFI

Researched, not hands-on tested.How we review ›

all judged against motherboards at a similar price

The TUF GAMING B650-PLUS WIFI scores 6.3/10 overall, ahead of the GIGABYTE B760M DS3H AX DDR4 at 5.9/10.

The GIGABYTE B760M DS3H AX DDR4 leads on BIOS and support.

The TUF GAMING B650-PLUS WIFI leads on connectivity and power delivery.

They score the same on platform and features and value.

GIGABYTE B760M DS3H AX DDR4

GIGABYTE B760M DS3H AX DDR4

5.9/10verdict: good, not the best

This board is for people building a mainstream Intel LGA1700 system on DDR4, perhaps reusing existing memory. It suits mid-range CPUs, with built-in 2.5GbE and Wi-Fi 6E. It is a weaker fit for anyone planning a flagship Core i9 or a lot of USB and SATA devices.

Typically about £109.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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TUF GAMING B650-PLUS WIFI

TUF GAMING B650-PLUS WIFI

6.3/10verdict: good, not the best

This is an ATX AM5 board for builders who want a B650 platform with PCIe 5.0 NVMe, three M.2 slots and 2.5GbE. It suits Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 builds that need a good spread of rear ports and a front USB-C header. Buyers who want Wi-Fi 7, rear USB4 or a PCIe 5.0 graphics slot need to look elsewhere.

Typically about £127.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightGIGABYTE B760M DS3H AX DDR4TUF GAMING B650-PLUS WIFI
Platform and features25%6/106/10
Connectivity25%6/107/10
Power delivery20%4/106/10
BIOS and support15%7/105/10
Value15%7/107/10
Overall5.9/106.3/10

Specifications

SpecGIGABYTE B760M DS3H AX DDR4TUF GAMING B650-PLUS WIFI
SocketLGA1700AM5 (supports Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series desktop processors)
ChipsetIntel B760AMD B650
Form factorMicro-ATXATX, 30.5 x 24.4 cm
MemoryDDR4, four DIMM slots, up to 128 GB (32 GB per DIMM), dual channel, speeds up to 5333 MT/s (O.C.)DDR5, 4 DIMM slots, speeds 4800 to 7600+ (OC), ECC and non-ECC unbuffered, EXPO; spec page lists 256GB maximum, user manual lists 128GB
M.2 slotsTwo M.2 slots, both PCIe 4.0 x4Three M.2 Key M slots (2242/2260/2280; M.2_2 also 22110). M.2_1 PCIe 5.0 x4 and M.2_2 PCIe 4.0 x4 with Ryzen 9000/7000; M.2_3 PCIe 4.0 x4 from chipset, sharing bandwidth with the second x16 slot. Four SATA 6Gb/s ports.
PCIe slotsOne PCIe 4.0 x16 slot with EZ-LatchWith Ryzen 9000/7000: one PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot. With Ryzen 8000: one PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (x8/x4). From B650 chipset: one PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot (x4 mode) and two PCIe 4.0/3.0 x1 slots.
NetworkingRealtek 2.5GbE LAN; Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with Bluetooth 5.2 or 5.3 depending on PCB revisionRealtek 2.5Gb Ethernet with TUF LANGuard; 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with Bluetooth 5.2; no Wi-Fi 7
Rear USBnot listedRear: 8 ports (1 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, 3 USB 3.2 Gen 2 including 1 Type-C, 4 USB 2.0 Type-A); no rear USB4. Front: 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C plus USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 headers.

Strengths and weaknesses

GIGABYTE B760M DS3H AX DDR4

  • + 2.5GbE and Wi-Fi 6E built in
  • + Q-Flash Plus BIOS update without a CPU
  • + Two PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots
  • − Entry-level VRM runs warm and may limit flagship chips
  • − Few USB ports reported by owners
  • − Only four SATA ports and no PCIe 5.0

Skip it if:

  • Buyers planning a flagship Core i9 and wanting full sustained boost
  • Anyone who needs many rear USB ports or more than four SATA drives
  • Builders who want PCIe 5.0 for graphics or NVMe
Read the full GIGABYTE B760M DS3H AX DDR4 review ›

TUF GAMING B650-PLUS WIFI

  • + PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slot plus two more M.2 slots
  • + Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C and 2.5GbE
  • + Owners praise its value and rear I/O
  • − Wi-Fi 6 only, with no Wi-Fi 7
  • − Four of eight rear USB ports are USB 2.0
  • − One reviewer found BIOS and RGB setup bothersome

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want Wi-Fi 7 or rear USB4
  • Builders who want a PCIe 5.0 graphics slot
  • People who need many fast rear USB ports
Read the full TUF GAMING B650-PLUS WIFI review ›

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