ASUS - ROG Strix B650E-F Gaming WiFi vs Gigabyte - X870 AORUS Master
Between the ROG Strix B650E-F Gaming WiFi and X870 AORUS Master, the ROG Strix B650E-F Gaming WiFi comes out ahead in several specs, while the X870 AORUS Master wins on max memory and m.2 slots. Overall, the ROG Strix B650E-F Gaming WiFi scores 54.8 and the X870 AORUS Master scores 69.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The X870 AORUS Master is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 14.3 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
The ROG Strix B650E-F Gaming WiFi doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the X870 AORUS Master if you care most about max memory and m.2 slots. Its strongest claims are max memory, m.2 slots, wi-fi 7.
Both ship with comparable ram slots, pcie slots, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the X870 AORUS Master is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why ASUS - ROG Strix B650E-F Gaming WiFi wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Gigabyte - X870 AORUS Master wins
- ▲Max memory — 100.00% more. 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- ▲M.2 slots — 1.00 more. 4 vs 3.
- ▲Has Wi-Fi 7.
Spec comparison
Platform
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Strix B650E-F Gaming WiFi | Gigabyte - X870 AORUS Master |
|---|---|---|
| Socketⓘ | AM5 | AM5 |
| Chipset | B650E | X870 |
| Form factor | ATX | ATX |
Expansion
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Strix B650E-F Gaming WiFi | Gigabyte - X870 AORUS Master |
|---|---|---|
| RAM slots | 4 | 4 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GBlead |
| PCIe slots | 3 | 3 |
| M.2 slotsⓘ | 3 | 4lead |
I/O
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Strix B650E-F Gaming WiFi | Gigabyte - X870 AORUS Master |
|---|---|---|
| USB ports | 11 | 14lead |
| 2.5GbE LAN | true | true |
| Wi-Fi 7ⓘ | false | truelead |
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