AMD A620
AMD A620
If you're targeting non-X Ryzen processors, that's perfect! It would make a solid budget choice. You'd be skipping out on features such as CPU overclocking and PCIe Gen 5. The Gigabyte A620M GAMING X Micro ATX AM5 board (A620M GAMING X) is a great option for PCPartPicker.
Question raised, but Ax20 boards have always been poor quality since their introduction (especially when contrasted with more affordable Bx50 alternatives), so I won’t attempt it.
You're asking about the need for an E board, but it seems you're clarifying that the B650 already covers your requirements unless a specific capability is required. Avoid mentioning Gen 5.
Focus on the technical details instead of real-world comparisons. Just keep an eye on the specifications and you'll enjoy it! And indeed, A620 boards work well for affordable projects.
You can choose either a PCIe 5.0 port or a PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot with the B650, but not both at the same time.