Hi again everyone! I'm sharing my comprehensive list of AM4-socket Motherboards (with X570 / X470 / X370 / B550 ^{(added June 2020}) / B450 / B350 / A320 chipsets). This sortable database aims to easily compare detailed specifications of all the different motherboard brands and models for AMD Ryzen CPUs (the link to the database opens to a shared Google Spreadsheet). Link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wmsTYK9Z3-jUX5LGRoFnsZYZiW1pfiDZnKCjaXyzd1o/edit#gid=2112472504

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Each viewer can arrange or hide any data in the table to show only the models being considered through sorting/filtering the specific features and components one is looking for in an AM4 motherboard. (General instructions on how to sort and filter the only models you wish to see and compare are mentioned in the spreadsheet).

All information found in the table were researched and verified to the best of my ability based on manufacturer's data, user manuals, and reviews. I may update the table from time to time when new information are made available. If there are discrepancies/errors, let me know.

DEFAULT ARRANGEMENT OF THE DATABASE

When first viewed, the database is arranged in the following order of priority:

• By Chipset: X570 ---> X470 ---> X370 ---> B550 ^{(added June 2020}) ---> B450 ---> B350 ---> A320

• By Size / Form Factor: E-ATX ---> ATX ---> mATX ---> ITX ---> Thin ITX

• By Brand (Alphabetically): Asrock -> Asus -> Biostar -> ECS -> Gigabyte -> Msi

The above data can be seen in the left-most columns. Apart from the Brand/Model Name, a few other data are included at the main left-most columns such as: Photo of the motherboard, the Year (and Quarter) when the motherboard was made available, the Price Range, and a Subjective Tier ("ranking").

PRICE RANGE

This data shows the average approximate retail cost of the motherboard, indicated by a $ symbol. The first $ symbol means the board costs around $80 or lower, while the succeeding $ symbol thereafter is equivalent to an additional $40 each symbol over and above the $80 price tag. So,

• $ = ~$80 or lower

• $$ = From ~$80 to ~$120

• $$$ = From ~$120 to ~$160

• $$$$ = From ~$160 to ~$200

• $$$$$ = From ~$200 to ~$240, and so forth...

SUBJECTIVE TIER

This is a personal and subjective assessment on how the motherboard is "ranked" based on its features, specs, and quality compared to the models of the same brand. I have generally categorized motherboards in four (4) tiers, named and color-coded as:

• ENTHUSIAST (Green) Models

• HIGH PERFORMANCE (Yellow) Models

• MAINSTREAM (Brown) Models

• ENTRY-LEVEL (Magenta) Models

Detailed motherboards specifications compared include the following:

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

• PCB Size

• I/O & Audio Armor

• Colors (PCB/Accent Colors, LED Lighting Colors & Locations, Lighting Sync Software)

POWER SPECIFICATIONS:

• EPS12V/ATX12V Socket/s

• Power & Signal Delivery/Phasing (PWM Controller, Phase Doublers, Gate Drivers)

• Main VRM Phases (Total True Quantity and Total Virtual Quantity, CPU VCC/Vcore & SoC VCC Phase Count)

• Main VRM Components (CPU VCC/Vcore & SoC VCC MOSFETs, Heatsink, Inductors, Capacitors)

DIAGNOSTICS SPECIFICATIONS:

• Debug Code (2-Digit LED Display, Buzzer/Speaker)

• BIOS Chip Quantity

• ADDED - Flash ROM Chip (Memory Size, Chip Size, Brand)

• ADDED - Flash ROM Header (Bus Type, Illustrated Header Pin Definition)

• Buttons (BIOS Flashback, Clear CMOS, Power, Reset, OC, and other Buttons, Switches, and/or Jumpers)

• TPM/Trusted Platform Module Headers (Pinout and Bus Type)

MEMORY SPECIFICATIONS:

• DDR4 SDRAM Slots (Quantity, Slot Type, Reinforcements, Max. Capacity)

• ADDED - Supported Clock Speeds

• ADDED - Memory Topology

• Memory VRM (Controllers w/ Integrated Gate Drivers, VDDR MOSFETs)

EXPANSION SLOTS SPECIFICATIONS:

• PCIe x16 Slots (Quantity, Armor, PCIe Versions/Maximum Speeds)

• Multi-GPU Support (SLI, CrossFire, Auxiliary 12V Power)

• PCIe x1 Slots (Quantity)

• PCI (Legacy) Slots (Quantity)

• Spacing/Layout/Arrangement of Expansion Slots when Motherboard is Mounted inside typical Chassis

STORAGE SPECIFICATIONS:

• SATA III (6Gbps) Ports (Quantity, Port Orientation, Controller)

• SATAe (SATA Express) Ports and U.2 (SFF-8639) Ports (Quantity)

• M.2 (Key-M) Sockets (Quantity, Cover, Maximum Supported Modes/Speeds and Bandwidth Sharing)

NETWORKING SPECIFICATIONS:

• M.2 (Key-E) Slots (Quantity, Slot Orientation, Supported Modes)

• Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi Standard, Wireless Module Installed, Streams, Bus, Size, Max. Speeds, and Antenna Ports)

AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS:

• 3.5mm Jacks and Optical S/PDIF Jack (Quantity)

• Audio Codec & Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC)

VIDEO SPECIFICATIONS:

• Types of Ports (DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI-I, DVI-D, and D-Sub/VGA Quantity)

REAR PANEL PORTS SPECIFICATIONS:

• Rear IO Panel Scaled Photo

• USB Ports (Total Quantity and Different Types such as USB3.1 Type-C, USB3.1 Type-A, USB3.0, USB2.0, etc.)

• Legacy Ports (Quantity of PS/2, COM, and LPT ports)

MIDBOARD HEADER SPECIFICATIONS:

• USB Headers (Total Quantity and Layout of 20-pin USB3.1, 19-pin USB3.0, and 9-pin USB2.0 headers)

• Cooling Headers (4-pin Fan/Pump header and their ratings, Thermal Sensors)

• RGB LED Headers (Quantity and Header Pinout of 12V Standard and 5V Addressable LED headers)

• Front/System Panel Headers (Pinouts)

• Audio Headers (Front Audio and S/PDIF Out)

• Legacy Headers (9-pin COM and 25-pin LPT headers)

REFERENCES | PRODUCT INFORMATION, REVIEWS, AND RATINGS:

• Link to Official Product/Manufacturer Website & Product Manuals

• Ratings from different professional review sites (including scores/verdicts)

Kindly check back for more updates (especially on some info not yet provided and other products not yet included). Thanks and hope these information helps a lot.

My motherboard is starting to have issues and since I don't have the money for a whole new PC, I was wondering if there are any good recommendations for AM4 socket motherboards that won't break the bank (I'll just say under $200 USD)