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ASRock B650M PG Riptide — AM5 · B650
ASRock

ASRock B650M PG Riptide

AM5 · B650

82
/ 100
From $149
VS
Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master wins by 6
Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master — LGA1851 · Z890
Gigabyte

Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master

LGA1851 · Z890

88
/ 100
From $599
Specdex verdict

Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, ASRock B650M PG Riptide lands at 82 and Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master at 88. That puts Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick ASRock B650M PG Riptide if…

  • ✓PCIe 5.0 support
  • ✓Current-gen networking
  • ✓Modern I/O

Pick Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master if…

  • ✓PCIe 5.0 support
  • ✓Current-gen networking
  • ✓Modern I/O
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

VRM quality

Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master

Compared on the VRM quality sub-score

Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master leads on vrm (88 vs 82).

Features

Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master

Compared on the features sub-score

Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master leads on features (86 vs 80).

BIOS

Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master

Compared on the BIOS quality sub-score

Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master leads on bios (84 vs 78).

Value for money

ASRock B650M PG Riptide

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

ASRock B650M PG Riptide more score per dollar ($149 vs $599).

ASRock B650M PG Riptide 82
vs
88 Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master

Score breakdown

ASRock B650M PG Riptide
82
vrm 82
features 80
bios 78
value 84
Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master
88
vrm 88
features 86
bios 84
value 84

Specs side-by-side

ASRock B650M PG Riptide versus Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master — full spec comparison
Spec ASRock B650M PG Riptide Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master
Socket
AM5
LGA1851
Chipset
B650
Z890

ASRock B650M PG Riptide

Pros
  • +PCIe 5.0 support
  • +Current-gen networking
  • +Modern I/O
Cons
  • −Firmware updates on launch
  • −DDR5 required
  • −Pricing varies week to week

Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master

Pros
  • +PCIe 5.0 support
  • +Current-gen networking
  • +Modern I/O
Cons
  • −Firmware updates on launch
  • −DDR5 required
  • −Pricing varies week to week

FAQ: ASRock B650M PG Riptide vs Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master

Which is better, ASRock B650M PG Riptide or Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master? +

Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is ASRock B650M PG Riptide worth the price? +

At $149, ASRock B650M PG Riptide delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in value.

Is Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master worth the price? +

At $599, Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in vrm.

Does ASRock B650M PG Riptide or Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for VRM quality, ASRock B650M PG Riptide or Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master? +

Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master — leads on vrm (88 vs 82). Compared on the VRM quality sub-score.

Which is better for features, ASRock B650M PG Riptide or Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master? +

Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master — leads on features (86 vs 80). Compared on the features sub-score.