B450 vs B550 for a 5 year build
B450 vs B550 for a 5 year build
It's fair to say the B550 is a strong option. The new Ryzen 4000 will arrive in September, so it's best to grab the latest models now.
Maybe, though I believe the situation was exaggerated from the start. The overlap between B450 boards and those planning to purchase 4000-series chips is likely limited. They probably already own 3000-series, and it would make more sense to wait for 5000 before upgrading or stick with the 2000-series until then. Remember, budget always played a role here. If you're chasing every new processor generation, you weren't really targeting B450 initially.