Independent · sourced · Updated June 2026
Best Motherboards (2026)
The cheapest motherboards is PRO B650-P WiFi at $199.99. Best by the numbers — PRO B650-P WiFi (lowest price), B850 Aorus Elite WiFi7 (newest). This page compares 12 motherboards across 4 brands on price and key specs — every figure sourced, updated June 2026.
12 motherboards compared on the specs that matter and US price — ranked cheapest-first. Every spec and price links to its source and the date we captured it.
Key takeaways
- Lowest price: PRO B650-P WiFi at $199.99 (Launch list price; MSI B650 lineup MSRP started at $189).
- Typical price: from $199.99, median $259.99, up to $499.99 — across 12 priced.
- Tracked: 12 products across 4 brands, current through 2026-06-19.
- Compared on: socket, chipset, form factor, memory type, pcie 5, m2 slots.
Best by the numbers
Objective winners — each is the leader on one measured spec, with the figure. No subjective ranking.
- Lowest price: PRO B650-P WiFi ($199.99)
- Newest: B850 Aorus Elite WiFi7 (2025-01)
Comparison
| # | Motherboard | Price | socket | chipset | form factor | memory type | pcie 5 | m2 slots | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PRO B650-P WiFi | $199.99 | am5 | AMD B650 | atx | ddr5 | false | 2 | msi.com |
| 2 | Z790 PG Lightning | $204.99 | lga1700 | Intel Z790 | atx | ddr5 | true | 4 | pg.asrock.com |
| 3 | B650 Aorus Elite AX | $229.99 | am5 | AMD B650 | atx | ddr5 | true | 3 | vortez.net |
| 4 | B850 Aorus Elite WiFi7 | $229.99 | am5 | AMD B850 | atx | ddr5 | true | 3 | thefpsreview.com |
| 5 | TUF Gaming B760-Plus WiFi | $229.99 | lga1700 | Intel B760 | atx | ddr5 | true | 3 | asus.com |
| 6 | MAG B650 Tomahawk WiFi | $259.99 | am5 | AMD B650 | atx | ddr5 | false | 3 | pcworld.com |
| 7 | Z790 Aorus Elite AX | $259.99 | lga1700 | Intel Z790 | atx | ddr5 | true | 4 | gigabyte.com |
| 8 | B650E Steel Legend WiFi | $269.99 | am5 | AMD B650E | atx | ddr5 | true | 3 | asrock.com |
| 9 | ROG Strix B650E-F Gaming WiFi | $299.99 | am5 | AMD B650E | atx | ddr5 | true | 3 | rog.asus.com |
| 10 | MAG Z790 Tomahawk WiFi | $319.99 | lga1700 | Intel Z790 | atx | ddr5 | true | 4 | pcgamer.com |
| 11 | ProArt X670E-Creator WiFi | $444.99 | am5 | AMD X670E | atx | ddr5 | true | 4 | asus.com |
| 12 | ROG Strix X670E-E Gaming WiFi | $499.99 | am5 | AMD X670E | atx | ddr5 | true | 4 | rog.asus.com |
Specs are as published by the manufacturer (or a reputable spec source where the official page was unavailable); prices are US launch MSRP. Full per-product records and all spec columns are in our open dataset.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest motherboards?
PRO B650-P WiFi is the cheapest at $199.99 (Launch list price; MSI B650 lineup MSRP started at $189), as of 2026-06-19.
How much does motherboards cost?
Across the 12 motherboards with a published price, the median is $259.99, ranging from $199.99 to $499.99, as of 2026-06-19.
Which motherboards is best by the numbers?
Lowest price: PRO B650-P WiFi ($199.99). Newest: B850 Aorus Elite WiFi7 (2025-01).
How many motherboards are compared here?
12 motherboards across 4 brands, with US price and key specs, current through 2026-06-19.
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How we compiled this
This dataset covers 12 desktop PC motherboards across AMD AM5 (B650/B650E/X670E/B850) and Intel LGA1700 (B760/Z790) platforms, targeting the most-searched models in 2022-2025. Specifications were independently re-verified against official manufacturer product pages (ASUS/ROG, MSI, Gigabyte/AORUS, ASRock), major retailer listings (Newegg, Best Buy, Amazon, Micro Center), and review sources (Tom's Hardware, PCWorld, PC Gamer, Vortez, OC3D, FPS Review). Prices reflect US launch MSRP or the documented launch list/street price where a separate manufacturer MSRP was not stated. Booleans indicate presence (true) or absence (false) of a feature. The pcie_5 boolean is true when the board exposes ANY PCIe 5.0 interface (GPU x16 and/or an M.2 Gen5 slot); note that several B650 (non-E) boards expose PCIe 5.0 only on an M.2 slot while the GPU x16 runs at PCIe 4.0 -- provenance specifies which. m2_slots counts storage M.2 slots only (not Key-E WiFi sockets). accessedAt 2026-06-19. Adversarial fact-check correction: Gigabyte B650 Aorus Elite AX price corrected and its 'PCIe 5.0 x16 slot' provenance claim corrected (this B650 board's GPU slot is PCIe 4.0; PCIe 5.0 is present only on one M.2 slot).
Last verified 2026-06-19. We re-check published specs and prices on a recurring cadence and update this page when they change.
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