Best Motherboards For Amd Ryzen 5 1600x 2022

Gigabyte A520 AORUS Elite motherboard While not quite as advanced as our top pick, the A520 AORUS Elite from Gigabyte is still worth considering for your Ryzen 5 5600X. It doesn't come with PCIe 4.0 support but comes with a decent VRM setup, M.2 slot, and will work perfectly fine with your Ryzen 5000-series CPU.

When it comes to gaming performance above all else, MSI's micro-ATX MAG B550M Mortar is your best bet for an affordable next-gen Ryzen machine. It comes in around the $160 mark, making it cheaper than a great many X570 and other B550 motherboards on the market right now.

The X570, X470, and B450 motherboards are all viable options for now, and will be for some time. When searching for the right AMD motherboard, remember that more expensive doesn't always mean better. It all boils down to the features so think carefully about what need, and what you want, against your budget. Do you need a lot of ports?

This X570 motherboard remains one of the best options for any high-end AMD build, be it Zen 2 or Zen 3. There are a few reasons for this, but the three M.2 slots, great wired and wireless networking, and expansion possibilities top the list.