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ASRock X870E Taichi — AM5 · X870E
ASRock

ASRock X870E Taichi

AM5 · X870E

89
/ 100
From $499
VS
Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master wins by 1
Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master — AM5 · B650E · PCIe 5.0 · $329
Gigabyte

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master

AM5 · B650E · PCIe 5.0 · $329

90
/ 100
From $329
Specdex verdict

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, ASRock X870E Taichi lands at 89 and Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master at 90. That puts Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick ASRock X870E Taichi if…

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

Pick Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master if…

  • ✓Full PCIe 5.0 loadout on B650E
  • ✓Robust VRM
  • ✓10 GbE option
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Winner by scenario

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

VRM quality

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master

Compared on the VRM quality sub-score

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master leads on vrm (92 vs 89).

Features

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master

Compared on the features sub-score

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master leads on features (90 vs 87).

BIOS

Tie

Compared on the BIOS quality sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master more score per dollar ($329 vs $499).

ASRock X870E Taichi 89
vs
90 Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master

Score breakdown

ASRock X870E Taichi
89
vrm 89
features 87
bios 85
value 84
Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master
90
vrm 92
features 90
bios 86
value 88

Specs side-by-side

ASRock X870E Taichi versus Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master — full spec comparison
Spec ASRock X870E Taichi Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master
Socket
AM5
AM5
Chipset
X870E
B650E
PCIe
—
1× PCIe 5.0 x16
Networking
—
2.5 GbE + Wi-Fi 6E

ASRock X870E Taichi

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

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master

Pros
  • +Full PCIe 5.0 loadout on B650E
  • +Robust VRM
  • +10 GbE option
Cons
  • −Price creep beyond budget B650
  • −BIOS less polished than ASUS
  • −No Wi-Fi 7

FAQ: ASRock X870E Taichi vs Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master

Which is better, ASRock X870E Taichi or Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master? +

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is ASRock X870E Taichi worth the price? +

At $499, ASRock X870E Taichi delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in vrm.

Is Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master worth the price? +

At $329, Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in vrm.

Does ASRock X870E Taichi or Gigabyte B650E 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 X870E Taichi or Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master? +

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master — leads on vrm (92 vs 89). Compared on the VRM quality sub-score.

Which is better for features, ASRock X870E Taichi or Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master? +

Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master — leads on features (90 vs 87). Compared on the features sub-score.