The best AMD motherboards in 2021

Give your build a solid foundation with our pick of the best AMD motherboards. [{ "selector": ".fjygc-a", "duration": "2000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "2000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".geoyn-a", "duration": "3000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-23.28em)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0.69%)", "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".edowy-a", "duration": "1500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "4000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".wqual-a", "duration": "2000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "2000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".pirwu-a", "duration": "2000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "2000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }]

6. ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming ITX/TB3

Our favorite compact AMD board around, the Phantom packs in the latest high-end X570 chipset, forward-looking features, and serious performance. Chipset: X570 | Memory: 2x DIMM, 64 GB, DDR4-4533+ | Expansion Slots: 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 | Video ports: HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4 | Storage: 1x M.2 Socket Gen4, 4x SATA | Network: 1GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6 [{ "selector": ".yuzig-a", "duration": "2000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".guuln-a", "duration": "2000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-26.58em)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0.58%)", "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".iibea-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "4000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100%)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(Infinity%)", "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".vyqcw-a", "duration": "2000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "2500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-29.69em)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0.54%)", "opacity": 1} ] }]

5. Asus ROG Crosshair VIII Hero (Wi-Fi)

An excellent, if opulent, board. The VIII Hero comes packed with features, including an onboard thermal sensor, onboard power and reset buttons, and a BIOS flashback option. Chipset: X570 | Memory: 4x DIMM, 128 GB, DDR4-4800 | Expansion Slots: 1x PCIe 4.0 x16, 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x8) | Video ports: HDMI and DVI-DUSB ports | Storage: 2x M.2, 8x SATA | Network: 1GbE LAN, Wi-Fi [{ "selector": ".euiie-a", "duration": "2000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".hvnlb-a", "duration": "2000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-25.33em)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0.65%)", "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".qujsy-a", "duration": "1500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "4000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100%)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(Infinity%)", "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".pgzpa-a", "duration": "2000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "2500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-30.22em)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0.54%)", "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".scnwk-a", "duration": "3000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(-26.67em)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0.58%)", "opacity": 1} ] }]

4. Gigabyte X570S Aorus Master

An excellent AMD motherboard that comes with roughly a million USB ports. Aside from the truly silly number of USB options, it also boasts strong VRM and cooling. Chipset: X570S | Memory: 4x DIMM, up to DDR4-5100, up to 128GB | Expansion Slots: 1x PCIe 4.0 x16, 2x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4) | USB ports: Up to 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2, 8x USB 3.1 Gen 1, 6x USB 2.0 [{ "selector": ".guzdc-a", "duration": "2000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".fmxhc-a", "duration": "2000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-20.00em)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0.79%)", "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".jrpjd-a", "duration": "1500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "4000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100%)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(Infinity%)", "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".cmtir-a", "duration": "2000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "2500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-27.82em)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0.58%)", "opacity": 1} ] }]

3. ASRock X570S PG Riptide

The best budget X570 motherboard. This keenly priced board runs almost silent, and it's free of the sort of superfluous extras that do nothing for gaming performance. Chipset: X570S | Memory: 4x DIMM, up to DDR4-5100, up to 128GB | Expansion Slots: 1x PCIe 4.0 x16, 2x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4) | Video ports: None | Storage: 2x M.2, 6x SATA | Network: Killer E3100G 2.5G LAN [{ "selector": ".qnvtc-a", "duration": "2000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".adgcu-a", "duration": "2000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-18.04em)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0.87%)", "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".eprxm-a", "duration": "1500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "4000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100%)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(Infinity%)", "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".cbpuq-a", "duration": "2000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "2500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-30.31em)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0.54%)", "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".xacsm-a", "duration": "3000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(100%)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0.47%)", "opacity": 1} ] }]

2. MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon (Wi-FI)

Our favorite AMD board for Ryzen 3000 builds, MSI's MPG comes packed with PCIe expansion slots, 12 USB ports, two slots for M.2 SSDs, and even Wi-Fi 6 support. Chipset: X570 | Memory: 4x DIMM, 64GB, DDR4-4400 | Expansion Slots: 1x PCIe 4.0 x16, 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x8), 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4) | Video ports: HDMI | Storage: 2x M.2, 6x SATA | Network: 1GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6 [{ "selector": ".eseea-a", "duration": "2000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".tdmkj-a", "duration": "2000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-27.29em)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0.59%)", "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".leiol-a", "duration": "1500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "4000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100%)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(Infinity%)", "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".unfkb-a", "duration": "2000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "2500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-30.84em)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0.52%)", "opacity": 1} ] }]

1. Asus ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero

The best X570 ever created, and the last AM4 board you'll ever need. With clean design, great perforamance, no chipset fan, and a refined, stable BIOS, this is an all-time great motherboard. CPU support: AMD Ryzen 5000 Series / 4000 G-Series / 3000 Series/ 3000 G-Series / 2000 Series / 2000 G-Series | Socket: AM4 | Memory: 4x DIMM, Up to 128GB, DDR4-4866 (OC) | Storage: 3x M.2; 8xSATA [{ "selector": ".lxopj-a", "duration": "2000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".mamnv-a", "duration": "2000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-24.09em)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0.67%)", "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".nebeh-a", "duration": "1500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "4000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100%)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(Infinity%)", "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".uesqs-a", "duration": "2000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "2500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-29.78em)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0.53%)", "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".uagqy-a", "duration": "3000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(100%)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0.46%)", "opacity": 1} ] }]

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