When discussing motherboards, several factors come into play. The most crucial is power delivery, specifically the VRMs (voltage regulation modules). Delivering sufficient power to the CPU directly affects its performance. Whether you achieve optimal results depends entirely on the quality of the VRMs—strong ones guarantee maximum performance, while weaker ones limit it. Generally, strong VRMs mean you won’t miss out on potential gains. With AM5’s long-term support, I’d worry about finding reliable VRMs. In the coming years, upgrading to higher-end models like 8000 or 9000 series will be beneficial, allowing for more cores and avoiding reliance on older Ryzen 5 9600 variants. The positive side is that most current AM5 boards come with solid VRMs. A few exceptions exist, such as budget Asus Prime B650 boards and Gigabyte B650M K models, which struggle with Ryzen 9 components. Otherwise, the majority from Asus, Asrock, MSI, and Gigabyte remain robust this generation.