Asus B650E-E for gaming with Ryzen 9 7950X, 7950X3D, 7900X or 7950X3D
Asus B650E-E for gaming with Ryzen 9 7950X, 7950X3D, 7900X or 7950X3D
Hello everyone. I own a 5900X and an Asus Crosshair X570. I plan to upgrade to the Ryzen 7000 series. I've compared my current X570 Crosshair Hero with the Asus Strix B650E-E Gaming. Honestly, the B650E-E Gaming seems to perform better overall. Although the X570 comes with a 60A CPU power supply, the B650E-E Gaming offers 70A. There are also more NVME ports and USB ports available. My main question is whether the Asus B650E-E Gaming could cause any issues when paired with the 7950X or X3D processors, especially regarding power consumption. I do work in rendering and design, using both gaming and CAD/CAM software. I don’t usually overclock and even run the 5900X with PBO disabled. I’d appreciate any advice on this topic.
Recent studies on AM5 boards have been reviewed as you consider adopting them later. You’re also comparing it with your 5900X/X570, which doesn’t require an upgrade just yet. The B650E-E Strix is highlighted as one of the top board options, offering strong lane coverage. The X670 seems less practical, while this model comes at a higher price but includes many features. It supports multiple PCie slots—unlike many AM5 boards that have been converted to M2. At around 300 EUR, it’s a solid investment with notable specs.
Considering a move to both the latest DDR5 memory and a more powerful CPU would be a smart choice. I currently rely on the CPU for rendering tasks.
Someone like @PDifolco might verify this. An A B650 motherboard could definitely handle 2 7900X chips without issues, provided there was a compatible CPU socket and sufficient VRMs.
I also looked at the B650E models and this motherboard seemed to be the one with the most hardware. There is also the ASROCK B650E Taichi. But it is very difficult to find it in my country. It's a more powerful motherboard than the X570 Crosshair model I'm currently using. And its vrm components is even better. There are 4 NVME m2. and lots of USB support. I just thought about whether it would be a problem to feed the upper processor like the 7950X and wanted to ask him. In the past, some X570, X470 and B450 motherboards seemed to have insufficient VRMs. I know it is very strong in new generations. (B650E, X670E)
Thanks for sharing the details. The AM5 Tier List mentions a 70A SPS for the power supply, which seems reasonable.
Don't stress about CPU power unless you're dealing with the absolute budget A620 and B650 models. For the B650, the most affordable options are best. Evaluating VRM performance on the least expensive boards at the bottom of the line isn't worth it—they're more than sufficient. The Asus board you mention is too advanced for its VRM setup, just like most AM5 boards. Choose what fits your needs in terms of connections and color. Based on my experience, Asrock consistently performs well, whereas I wouldn't recommend Asus. This comes down to personal choices shaped by real-world use since the platform's launch in late 2022.