Content

  1. Rating summary
  2. Budget segment
  3. Middle price segment
  4. Premium segment
  5. Summing up

Ranking of the best motherboards for AMD Ryzen processors for 2020

Ranking of the best motherboards for AMD Ryzen processors for 2020

Today, however, as well as ten years ago, it is economically unprofitable to buy a ready-made computer. In addition, do not forget that often such system units are distinguished by good power and optimization, however, it is quite difficult to find really worthwhile configurations, and they cost significantly more than all components if you buy them separately.

For those who understand at least a little about computers and want to independently assemble a "game beast" (and at the same time save money), this rating of the best motherboards for AMD Ryzen processors for 2020 is intended. It should be noted right away that the article will consider only cards with modern sockets, and only for Ryzen processors, due to the acceptable pricing policy and quality of the components of this brand.

Also, one cannot fail to recall another important point - how to choose a motherboard. When assembling a completely new computer, you should first purchase (or decide in advance) with a processor. Only after that you need to study the motherboard market based on the type of connector for connecting the chip.

Rating summary

For a quick acquaintance with the structure of the article, you can immediately view the comparative table of all rating participants and go directly to the model you are interested in:

ModelSocket typeForm factorMaximum RAMMemory typeConnectorsaverage price
Asus Prime A320M-AAM4MicroATX64 GBDDR4 DIMM (4 slots) • SATA II - no;
• SATA III - 6;
• Port for a keyboard type PS / 2 - 1, for a mouse - 1;
• USB 3.1 - 4;
• USB 2.0 - 2;
• DVI-D -1;
• HDMI - 1;
• LAN (RJ-45) - 1;
• D-Sub - 1;
• Audio connectors - 3.
5 250 rubles
ASRock A320M Pro4AM4MicroATX64 GBDDR4 DIMM (4 slots)• SATA II - no;
• SATA III - 4;
• Port for a keyboard type PS / 2 - 1, for a mouse - 1;
• USB 3.1 Type-A - 4;
• USB 2.0 - 2;
• DVI-D -1;
• LAN (RJ-45) - 1;
• Audio connectors - 3.
4,990 rubles
Asus EX-A320M GamingAM4MicroATX64 GB DDR4 DIMM (4 slots)• SATA II - no;
• SATA III - 4;
• Port for a keyboard type PS / 2 - 1, for a mouse - 1;
• USB 3.1 Type-A - 4;
• USB 2.0 - 2;
• DVI-D -1;
• HDMI - 1;
• LAN (RJ-45) - 1;
• Audio connectors - 3.
6,000 rubles
Asus Prime X470-ProAM4ATX64 GB DDR4 DIMM (4 slots)• Port for a keyboard type PS / 2 - 1, for a mouse - 1;
• USB 3.1 Type-A (10 Gb / s) - 2;
• USB 3.1 Type-A (5 Gbps) - 5;
• USB 3.1 Type-C (5 Gb / s) - 1;
• USB 2.0 - no;
• DisplayPort - 1;
• HDMI - 1;
• LAN (RJ-45) - 1;
• S / PDIF - 1;
• Audio connectors - 5.
13 500 rubles
ASRock X470 TaichiAM4ATX64 GB DDR4 DIMM (4 slots, 2 channels)• Port for a keyboard type PS / 2 - 1, for a mouse - 1;
• USB 3.0 - 6;
• LAN (RJ-45) - 1;
• Audio connectors (mini jack) - 5.
16,000 rubles
Gigabyte X399 DESIGNARE EXTR4 MicroATX128 GBDDR4 DIMM (4 slots, 4 channels)VGA (D-Sub), DVI-D (D-Sub), HDMI (D-Sub), DisplayPort - absent;
• S / PDIF - 1;
• USB Type-C - 1;
• USB 3.1 - 9;
• PS / 2 -2;
• SATA III - 8.
25,000 rubles
ASRock Fatal1ty X399 Professional GamingTR4 ATX128 GBDDR4 DIMM• SATA3 - 8;
• Ultra M.2 - 3;
• USB 3.1 Gen2 10Gb / s (1 Type-A + 1 Type-C) - 2;
• USB 3.1 Gen1 (4 front, 8 rear) - 12;
• U.2 - 1.
32,000 rubles

Budget segment

In this section, it makes no sense to consider many options due to several factors, such as the price (it does not fluctuate significantly around 4-7 thousand rubles), the limited choice - there are few really good cards (in fact, all of them are produced by ASRock and ASUS) and approximately the same capabilities all instances. An important point - almost all cards are designed for a home computer focused on office work and, in some cases, on super-budget gaming PCs.

Asus Prime A320M-A

Price: 5 250 rubles.

Asus Prime A320M-A is one of the most interesting and functional cards for Ryzen, running on AMD A320 level system logic and having an AM4 socket. Among the features, in addition to the attractive price and popularity among users, can be called the ability to install seventh generation A-series chips. The form factor of this card is MicroATX. Supports DDR4 DIMM (4 slots) in dual channel mode. There is no embedded video, audio - 8-channel HDA codec Realtek ALC887. The maximum amount of RAM is 64 GB.

Although the card is positioned as an entry-level motherboard for active games, it is still designed for office work. However, there is a lot of support for a wide variety of interfaces, despite the simple chipset. There are two PCI-E 2.x x1 and one PCI-E 3.0 x16 (x8) slots.

Asus Prime A320M-A

Asus Prime A320M-A connectors:

  • SATA II - no;
  • SATA III - 6;
  • Port for a PS / 2 keyboard - 1, for a mouse - 1;
  • USB 3.1 - 4;
  • USB 2.0 - 2;
  • DVI-D -1;
  • HDMI - 1;
  • LAN (RJ-45) - 1;
  • D-Sub - 1;
  • Audio connectors - 3.

It is worth noting that the speed of USB 3.1 connectors is up to 5 Gb / s, so the read / write speed will be at a decent level. Also, video outputs will work only if the processor has its own graphics core.

Advantages:
  • Supports 7th Gen AMD Ryzen, A-series and Athlon processors;
  • According to the owners, it has a long service life;
  • Has 4 DIMM slots;
  • Lots of connectors;
  • Acceptable price.
Disadvantages:
  • Not all processors are supported out of the box, for some you will have to update the BIOS;
  • It is positioned as an entry-level gaming card - in practice, this is more of a publicity stunt than a real opportunity.

Conclusion: the best motherboard for those who need an inexpensive but productive "workhorse" - the Prime A320M-A will handle office tasks perfectly.

ASRock A320M Pro4

Price: 4,990 rubles.

Another interesting, inexpensive and, most importantly, reliable model, but already from ASRock. This model is positioned as a mid-range card, however, as in the case of Asus, you shouldn't believe it too much. By modern standards, this motherboard is great for office tasks and leaves many competitors behind, but it is clearly not suitable for games.

The main features are support for the CPU Summit Ridge family and chips of the 3rd, 4th generation. Besides, it is possible to install such chips as Bristol Ridge and Athlon X4 (here selectively), which differ in that they do not have their own core. The small dimensions of 23.1 by 20.6 cm are also pleasing, so it is quite possible to "cram" it into small system units of the MicroATX form factor. It will not be superfluous to clarify that the card has socket AM4, like most similar models. Also supports DDR4 DIMM (4 slots) in dual channel mode.

Video, like its predecessor Asus, is not here, but the audio is slightly inferior to the 7.1 channel HDA codec Realtek ALC887. The maximum amount of RAM is the same - 64 GB. Supports the following interfaces: PCI-E 2.x x16 - 1, PCI-E 3.0 x16 - 1, PCI-E 2.x x1 - 1.

ASRock A320M Pro4

ASRock A320M Pro4 connectors:

  • SATA II - no;
  • SATA III - 4;
  • Port for a PS / 2 keyboard - 1, for a mouse - 1;
  • USB 3.1 Type-A - 4;
  • USB 2.0 - 2;
  • DVI-D -1;
  • LAN (RJ-45) - 1;
  • Audio connectors - 3.

The main features of this card, according to the owners, are 4 memory slots, reliability and the possibility of productive overclocking. I am also pleased with the availability of all the necessary connectors in the required quantities.

Advantages:
  • Fast USB 3.1 Type-A;
  • Acceptable price;
  • Reliable;
  • Lots of connectors.
Disadvantages:
  • Positioned as a mid-budget, but not so;
  • CPU temperature output.

Conclusion: an interesting card, largely due to its price and reliability. A good alternative to many budget options.

Asus EX-A320M Gaming

Price: 6,000 rubles.

Perhaps this is the best thing to find on the motherboard market in 2020 for this price. Stable, reliable and functional (and also with good bandwidth), it allows you to easily optimize system parameters and solve the assigned tasks. Even such a moment as the cooling of the VRM and the south bridge speaks in favor of this. It should also be added that the card supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 memory in 4 slots.

But, despite the pleasant characteristics, the model also has a small size of 24.4 x 24.4 cm, and is suitable for all system units with the MicroATX form factor.

The main features are support for AMD Ryzen, A-series and Athlon 7th generation, Socket AM4, chipset - AMD A320. As in previous models, there is no embedded video, however, the audio is excellent - the 8-channel HDA codec Realtek ALC887. There are such slots (all in one copy): PCI-E 3.0 x16, PCI-E 3.0 x16 (x8), PCI-E 1.1 x1 PCI-E 2.x x4 (x2).

Asus EX-A320M Gaming

Asus EX-A320M Gaming connectors:

  • SATA II - no;
  • SATA III - 4;
  • Port for a PS / 2 keyboard - 1, for a mouse - 1;
  • USB 3.1 Type-A - 4;
  • USB 2.0 - 2;
  • DVI-D -1;
  • HDMI - 1;
  • LAN (RJ-45) - 1;
  • Audio connectors - 3.

The owners of the card distinguish it primarily for its reasonable cost and a good set of characteristics, but here it is also worth adding such trifles as the presence of a LAN port, high-speed USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports and high-quality cooling radiators.

Advantages:
  • Supports DDR4 RAM memory up to 64GB;
  • High-speed USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (x2);
  • Compactness;
  • General quality in general and radiators in particular.
Disadvantages:
  • No (I absolutely don't want to find fault with anything in this card, because it is already much better than its competitors at the same cost),

Conclusion: Asus has long held an honorable place among PC component manufacturers, although not always justifiably. However, when choosing a budget motherboard, it is rather difficult to find a model that would be better than the EX-A320M Gaming, so it is the undisputed leader in this segment (I am very glad that you can find a lot of reviews on the Internet and most of them are positive).

Middle price segment

What pleases this segment is the choice - there are really many good cards, and most importantly, the price for them is far from exorbitant. Needless to say, after all, in the range from 13 to 16 thousand rubles, you can find options that are suitable not only for average computers, but also for full-fledged gaming machines. However, as in the previous section, the dominance of Asus and ASRock is felt (this does not mean at all that other companies do not have decent cards, it is just that they are inferior in terms of price / quality compared to the two above, but otherwise there are no special differences).

Asus Prime X470-Pro

Price: 13 500 rubles.

This card even looks very attractive from the outside (the classic - white with black and stripes always goes well, and here there is also a backlight), but the main thing is still inside. The motherboard has proven itself from a very good side largely thanks to the AMD X470 chipset, which allows it to be used with processors of many series, including the popular AMD Ryzen 2nd Generation, Athlon X4, Vega Graphics, 7th Generation A-series.

Excellent performance is also demonstrated in operation - good and most importantly stable overclocking is supported, memory is installed up to 64 GB (maximum frequency up to 3600 Hz), there are enough connectors for fans.

The main features are ATX form factor, Socket AM4, 4 DDR4 memory slots with two channels, no video, but good audio 8-channel HDA codec Realtek S1220A. There are such slots: PCI-E 2.x x16 - 1; PCI-E 3.0 x16 - 2; PCI-E 2.x x1 - 3.

Asus Prime X470-Pro

Asus Prime X470-Pro connectors:

  • Port for a PS / 2 keyboard - 1, for a mouse - 1;
  • USB 3.1 Type-A (10 Gb / s) - 2;
  • USB 3.1 Type-A (5 Gb / s) - 5;
  • USB 3.1 Type-C (5 Gb / s) - 1;
  • USB 2.0 - no;
  • DisplayPort - 1;
  • HDMI - 1;
  • LAN (RJ-45) - 1;
  • S / PDIF - 1;
  • Audio connectors - 5.

There are a lot of reviews about this card on the Internet and they praise it in almost everyone. The main reasons for this are a pleasant appearance, the presence of many modern connectors, in particular high-speed USB 3.1 Type-A (10 Gb / s) and USB 3.1 Type-C (5 Gb / s), as well as the ability to overclock.

Advantages:
  • Supports DDR4 RAM memory up to 64GB;
  • High-speed USB 3.1 Type-A ports (10 Gb / s) (x2);
  • Reliability;
  • M2 slots;
  • Overclocking capability;
  • The presence of connectors for coolers;
  • Nice appearance and lighting;
  • Reinforced PCI ports (useful if the video card is heavy);
  • Lots of external interfaces.
Disadvantages:
  • The cooling system could be better;
  • The package bundle leaves much to be desired;
  • Proprietary software is not convenient.

Conclusion: When assembling an inexpensive gaming computer, you should pay attention to this motherboard, because its disadvantages, in fact, are ridiculous, and the price, performance, quality and appearance are at a high level. It is also worth noting that most users call the card the best in its price range, and it's hard to argue with that.

ASRock X470 Taichi

Price: 16,000 rubles.

Despite the fact that many consider the Prime X470-Pro to be the best mid-priced card, there is also a decent alternative to it, and at the same time not much more expensive. The ASRock X470 Taichi is inferior in aspects such as built-in audio decoder and price, but also has a decent Creative 7.1 sound system. Of the interesting things, it is worth highlighting the 16-phase power supply, Ethernet controller, the possibility of automatic overclocking and high-speed SATA 6Gb / s for exchanging information with data drives.

Interesting features: runs on X470 chipset, supports 3600 MHz memory up to 64 GB (4 available 4 slots), has compact dimensions (ATX form factor) and Socket AM4. There are slots: PCIe 3.0 x16 - 2, PCIe 3.0 x16 - 1, PCIe 2.0 x1 - 3.

ASRock X470 Taichi

ASRock X470 Taichi Connectors:

  • Port for a PS / 2 keyboard - 1, for a mouse - 1;
  • USB 3.0 - 6;
  • LAN (RJ-45) - 1;
  • Audio connectors (mini jack) - 5.

This card is not very popular, and you can not find it in every store, however, according to many experts and owners, the ASRock X470 Taichi may well withstand competition with even more expensive counterparts, largely due to its excellent reliability and functionality.

Advantages:
  • Supports DDR4 RAM memory up to 64GB;
  • High reliability;
  • Automatic overclocking capability;
  • There are profiles with memory overclocking data;
  • Decent sound Creative 7.1;
  • 16-phase power supply;
  • There is an Ethernet controller.
Disadvantages:
  • Slower USB 3.0 than the Asus competitor.

Conclusion: This is a very interesting model, although not very popular, but for its ideal price / quality ratio, long service life and overclocking capability, it can well be recommended as the best card for an average computer powered by Ryzen in 2020.

Premium segment

This is where you can really roam around and find a card for any parameters, so this, of course, in the premium segment, however, and the price here will be appropriate. It is interesting that the unchanging leaders of the review in this section have changed a little, so, despite all the achievements, Asus cannot really boast of something like that, giving way to another well-known company - Gigabyte.

Gigabyte X399 DESIGNARE EX

Price: 25,000 rubles.

Components released by Gigabyte are distinguished by good performance, and are often included in the collections of gaming publications. However, what you should definitely pay attention to is the Gigabyte X399 DESIGNARE EX. This beast is equipped with a tr4 socket based on microATX architecture and can work with a wide variety of CPUs (including Ryzen Pro 2 Gen). Of course, the manufacturer positions its brainchild as a model necessary for assembling professional PCs that will work with graphics or with simulation systems. So, if the motherboard you are looking for is needed for such purposes, the X399 DESIGNARE EX is simply the best option, because it is equipped with all the necessary system and peripheral interfaces.

Features - eight slots for memory (up to 128 GB) DDR4 DIMM (four channels), there is an M.2 slot, which is indispensable when creating a serious storage subsystem (the port supports processes and interaction with NVMe SSD drives). There is also a standard SATA3 connector. There are slots: PCI-E 16x - 5, support for PCI-E 16x v2.0 and PCI-E 16x v3.0.

Gigabyte X399 DESIGNARE EX

ASRock X470 Taichi Connectors:

  • VGA (D-Sub), DVI-D (D-Sub), HDMI (D-Sub), DisplayPort connectors - absent;
  • S / PDIF - 1;
  • USB Type-C - 1;
  • USB 3.1 - 9;
  • PS / 2 -2;
  • SATA III - 8.

As you can see, everything is serious in the card - from the number of high-speed USB 3.1 to built-in Bluetooth and a Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac wireless module. The sound of the card is also quite solid - Realtek ALC1220 7.1.

Advantages:
  • Built-in wireless module Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac;
  • Bluetooth module;
  • There is a backlight;
  • High quality and reliable construction;
  • Realtek ALC1220 7.1 sound;
  • The presence of an excellent cooling system;
  • Strong body.
Disadvantages:
  • No (you can write that the price is too big, but the card is quite consistent with every ruble in the price tag).

Conclusion: Many publications call this card the best in 2020 and, although not everyone agrees with this statement, the Gigabyte X399 Designare Ex still deserves the best reviews for its excellent stability, reliability and amazing power. It makes no sense to describe its advantages again - everything is clear and so.

ASRock Fatal1ty X399 Professional Gaming

Price: 32,000 rubles.

The winner of many reviews and the best card for Reisen in 2020 is definitely the ASRock Fatal1ty X399 Professional Gaming, and it's not about price at all.

The motherboard has excellent performance and is suitable for active games and gamers of any level, and among other things, it also supports good overclocking. The chip of the card - the Ryzen Threadripper segment, has excellent capabilities, and the BIOS: Ami has a simple and intuitive functionality with flexible settings. A model based on the ATX form factor has been implemented - hence the presence of many necessary connectors and peripheral interfaces. The card supports the installation of RAM cards in as many as eight slots, limiting its volume to 128 GB (DDR4 memory up to 3600 MHz). It is also interesting that the BIOS update button is located on the back, which is very convenient, as the owners noticed. All TR4 Socket Ryzen Threadripper processors are supported.

ASRock Fatal1ty X399 Professional Gaming

ASRock Fatal1ty X399 Professional Gaming Connectors:

  • SATA3 - 8;
  • Ultra M.2 - 3;
  • USB 3.1 Gen2 10Gb / s (1 Type-A + 1 Type-C) - 2;
  • USB 3.1 Gen1 (4 front, 8 rear) - 12;
  • 2 – 1.

In addition to a huge number of USB ports, it is worth highlighting the good sound 7.1-channel HD-codec Realtek ALC1220 with support for Creative Sound Blaster ™ Cinema 3 technology.

Advantages:
  • Great BIOS (easy update);
  • Nvm raid support;
  • 7.1 CH HD Audio Codec Realtek ALC1220 (with Creative Sound Blaster ™ Cinema 3);
  • Chipset X399;
  • High quality and reliable construction;
  • A huge number of interfaces.
Disadvantages:
  • Many owners talk about weak socket bindings and, unfortunately, this is true.

Conclusion: an excellent card for absolutely any task with amazing functionality and capabilities. Separately, the design is thoughtful and the presence of many external connectors

Summing up

It is quite easy to buy a good motherboard in 2020, because today almost all of them have the latest technologies, interfaces and surprisingly high-quality audio systems. However, even among the mountains of good cards, there are real nuggets - powerful, reliable and also much cheaper than competitors. It is these models that were included in this review, so when assembling a budget PC, it is best not to regret a couple of thousand rubles and buy a unique Asus EX-A320M Gaming, for medium PCs the Asus Prime X470-Pro will be ideal - you should not look for something- then new, this card has long been tested by time and millions of owners, and finally, for super powerful personal computers, the best option would be Gigabyte X399 DESIGNARE EX, with a limited budget, and ASRock Fatal1ty X399 Professional Gaming, if cost is not the main thing.

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