How Important is the Motherboard for the Ryzen 7 3700x?

Motherboard for the Ryzen 7 3700x

The Ryzen 7 3700x is a high-performance desktop microprocessor introduced by AMD in July 2019. The CPU uses Zen 2 (Matisse) architecture with socket AM4. Although it has 8 cores, AMD’s Simultaneous Multithreading doubles the core-count to 16 threads.

With a great price-per-performance ratio, this CPU is highly recommended to those on a budget that are still looking for raw power. Just by looking at a Cinebench R15 test, we see that the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (2,087 points) beat the score of the more expensive Intel Core i9-9900K (1,873). With this machine, you can do some heavy-duty gaming, bitcoin mining, and even machine-learning for automatic license plate recognition.

This takes us to an essential question: which motherboard is the best for this beastly CPU? Lucky for you, ProClockers put together a list which ultimately picks out the single best motherboard for the Ryzen 7 3700x. Here are some other options which are also great.

Asus ROG Strix B450-F Gaming

Affordable and RGB ready, this motherboard has it all, for a great price tag.

Asus ROG Strix B450-F Gaming – Specs

• Memory: (4) DDR4
• Storage: 2 × M.2, 6 × SATA
• MultiGPUSupport: Crossfire X
• ExpansionSlots: 2 × PCIe x16, 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16, 3 x PCIe 2.0 x1
• BackPanelPorts: 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s), 1 x DisplayPort, 1 x HDMI, 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s), 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (red)Type-A, 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (blue), 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x Optical S/PDIF out, 5 x Audio jack(s)

At under $130, the Asus ROG Strix B450-F doesn’t just look great, but it comes with all the features you need to accommodate your other components. The single thing you’ll be missing is the Wi-Fi, but even then, there’s a Wi-Fi module that you can use. Another thing you could add to the cart is M.2 heatsinks, which lack on the Asus ROG Strix B450-F.

Gigabyte X570 Gaming X

The Gigabyte X570 Gaming X is the cheapest Gigabyte X570 mobo on the market, with a price tag of $170.

Gigabyte X570 Gaming X – Specs

• Chipset: X570
• Memory: (4) DDR4 (up to 128GB)
• Storage: 2 × M.2, 6 × SATA
• MultiGPUSupport: Crossfire X
• ExpansionSlots: 2x PCIe 4.0/ 3.0 x16 slot, 3x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
• BackPanelPorts: 1 x PS/2 keyboard port, 1 x PS/2 mouse port, 1 x HDMI port, 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports, 1 x RJ-45 port, 3 x audio jacks

Compared to the price of your CPU or GPU, this motherboard is extremely cheap, right? The Gigabyte X570 Gaming X doesn’t feel cheap at all, though. It comes with all you need from a mobo, it’s sturdy, stable and offers great value for its price tag.

MSI MPG X570 Gaming Edge WIFI

For some extra cash, the MSI MPG X570 Gaming Edge WIFI comes with a built-in Wi-Fi that supports speeds of up to 433 Mbps.

MSI MPG X570 Gaming Edge WIFI – Specs

• Chipset: X570
• Memory: (4) DDR4 (up to 128GB)
• Storage: 2 × M.2, 6 × SATA
• MultiGPUSupport: Crossfire X
• ExpansionSlots: 2x PCIe 4.0/ 3.0 x16 slot, 3x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
• BackPanelPorts: Keyboard/Mouse, Wireless/Bluetooth, USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, LAN, Audio Connectors, Flash BIOS Button, USB 2.0, HDMI, USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A + C, USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, Optical S/PDIF out

If you’re interested in a motherboard that packs the best features from an X570mobo but comes with a built-in Wi-Fi, then this is the cheapest offer on the market (around $210). The MSI MPG X570 Gaming Edge WIFI is sturdy and looks good.

Best Motherboards for Ryzen 7 3700x – Final Thoughts

If you’re looking for more features, the MSI MPG X570 Gaming Edge WIFI is a mid-range mobo that comes with both RGB capabilities and Wi-Fi, aside from the base features.

The cheapest of them all is the Asus ROG Strix B450-F Gaming that doesn’t cut corner when it comes to base features. Actually, it’s the best choice if you’re on a tight budget and you don’t care about extras.

Right between the cheapest and the most expensive motherboard in our list, the Gigabyte X570 Gaming X is also a great choice for your Ryzen 7 3700x.