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ATX motherboard, black PCB with silver heatsinks and I/O shield

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE B650 GAMING X AX AMD motherboard

SKU CH-YJEN-YYGR2

ATX board for AMD Ryzen 7000 CPUs with four DDR5 slots up to 128 GB, three PCIe 4.0 M.2 sockets, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, 2.5 GbE LAN and Wi-Fi 6E

  • CPU Socket TypeAM5
  • ChipsetAMD B650
  • Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Memory StandardDDR5 6400(OC) / 6200(OC) / 6000(OC) / 5600(OC) / 5200 / 4800
  • Maximum Memory Supported128GB
  • ECC SupportedNon-ECC
  • AM5 socket supports Ryzen 7000 processors for modern performance
  • Four DDR5 slots up to 128 GB with EXPO and XMP profiles
  • 8+2+1 phase digital VRM delivers stable power to the CPU
  • Three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots plus USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C for fast storage and peripherals
  • 5 GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 provide high-speed wired and wireless connectivity

Socket AM5 platform

This motherboard uses the AMD B650 chipset and the AM5 socket to support Ryzen 7000 series processors. Four DDR5 DIMM slots accept up to 128GB of memory with speeds from 4400 to 6400 MT/s via EXPO or XMP profiles. It targets builders who want a full-size ATX board for gaming or workstation tasks.

Check CPU cooler clearance and power phases

Verify that your cooler mounting holes match the AM5 pattern and that the unit clears the 8+2+1 phase VRM heatsinks. The board draws auxiliary power through standard 24-pin and 8-pin ATX connectors. Ensure your case has room for a full ATX layout and that the power supply cables reach the top-left CPU socket area.

VRM heatsinks and M.2 shields aid daily thermals

Large heatsinks cover the digital VRM and all three M.2 slots to keep temperatures stable under load. Rear I/O includes HDMI, DisplayPort, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, 2.5GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6E with dual antennas, and Bluetooth 5.2. Q-Flash Plus allows BIOS updates without a CPU installed.

Highlights

  • AM5 socket supports Ryzen 7000 processors for modern performance
  • Four DDR5 slots up to 128 GB with EXPO and XMP profiles
  • 8+2+1 phase digital VRM delivers stable power to the CPU
  • Three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots plus USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C for fast storage and peripherals
  • 5 GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 provide high-speed wired and wireless connectivity

Specifications

BrandGIGABYTE
ModelB650 GAMING X AX
CPU Socket TypeAM5
ChipsetAMD B650
Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
Memory StandardDDR5 6400(OC) / 6200(OC) / 6000(OC) / 5600(OC) / 5200 / 4800 / 4400
Maximum Memory Supported128GB
ECC SupportedNon-ECC
Buffer SupportedUn-buffered
PCI Express 4.0 x161 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16)
* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
PCI Express x12 x PCI Express x16 slots, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1 (PCIEX1_1/2)
Serial ATA (SATA)4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.22 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU, M2B_CPU)
1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2C_SB)
SATA RAIDRAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices
Additional RAID ControllerRAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices
Audio Channels7.1 Channels
Max LAN Speed2.5Gbps
Wireless LANWi-Fi 802.11 ax
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2
Back I/O Ports2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)
1 x Q-Flash Plus button
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI port
1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
3 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
3 x audio jacks
Onboard USB1 x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
Other Connectors1 x CPU fan header
1 x water cooling CPU fan header
2 x system fan headers
1 x system fan/water cooling pump header
2 x addressable LED strip headers
2 x RGB LED strip headers
1 x CPU cooler LED strip/RGB LED strip header
3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only)
1 x serial port header
1 x reset button
1 x reset jumper
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Form FactorATX
Dimensions (W x L)12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
Windows 11Supported
FeaturesSupport for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC)
* Available applications in GCC may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications.
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Q-Flash Plus

Questions about this item

What comes in the box with the B650 GAMING X AX and what must I buy separately?

The board ships with the AM5 motherboard, two SMA Wi‑Fi antennas, I/O shield, SATA cables and documentation. You must purchase a Ryzen 7000 series CPU, DDR5 memory modules, storage drives and a graphics card separately.

Which DDR5 speed should I choose for this board?

The motherboard supports DDR5 up to 6400(OC) / 6200(OC) / 6000(OC) / 5600(OC) / 5200 / 4800 / 4400 MT/s. Pick a kit rated at one of those speeds; EXPO or XMP profiles will apply the rated frequency automatically.

What does the 2.5 GbE LAN figure mean for real network throughput?

The Realtek 2.5 GbE controller can move up to 2.5 Gbps on a wired link. Actual file‑transfer speeds depend on your router, switch, cabling and the remote device, but you will see noticeably faster large‑file copies than a 1 GbE connection.

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