Asus TUF Gaming B650-PLUS WiFi

ASUS TUF Gaming B650-PLUS WiFi: mainstream AM5 ATX with DDR5, 3 M.2 (one PCIe 5.0), Wi‑Fi 6, 2.5GbE, USB 3.2 Gen2x2, and USB4 support; still updated in 2026.

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SocketAM5
ChipsetAMD B650
MemoryDDR5
Max RAM speed7600 MT/s
Form factorATX
RAM slots4
M.2 slots3
PCIe x162
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Product overview

Announced in October 2022 with AMD’s B650 AM5 platform, the ASUS TUF Gaming B650‑PLUS WiFi belongs to ASUS’s TUF Gaming B650 family for Ryzen 7000, with later support added for Ryzen 8000 and 9000 via BIOS updates.

Positioned as a mainstream ATX B650 board, it exists to bring AM5, DDR5, and a PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot to sensible‑cost builds. It’s well‑suited to expansion/multi‑M.2 setups (3 slots with one Gen5), high‑speed DDR5 (up to 256 GB across four DIMMs), abundant USB including rear Gen2x2 Type‑C, plus Wi‑Fi 6 and 2.5 Gb LAN. DIY aids like BIOS FlashBack and Q‑LED help first‑time builders. Not discontinued; BIOS releases continue through July 2026. Unique: USB4 support.

TiermainstreamReleased2022
Best for
  • expansion/multi-M.2
  • high-speed memory
  • first-time builders
Official product specifications

Product highlights

  • AMD AM5 socket: Ready for AMD Ryzen 7000 Series desktop processors; Enhanced power solution: 12 plus 2 teamed power stages, 8 plus 4 ProCool sockets, alloy chokes and durable capacitors for stable power delivery; Next-gen connectivity: M.2 PCIe 5.0, USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C, front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, USB4 support; Made for online Gaming: WiFi 6, Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet and TUF LANGuard; Two-way AI Noise Cancelation: Reduces background noise from the microphone and audio output; Comprehensive cooling: Enlarged VRM and PCH heatsinks, M.2 heatsinks, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 2 plus utility; Aura Sync RGB effects: Stylish edge lighting, addressable RGB headers and RGB strip header

Specifications

Socket
AM5
WiFi
WiFi 6
Integrated Graphics
Yes (requires CPU with integrated graphics; DisplayPort and HDMI outputs availab
Compatible Memory
DDR5 Memory
Bus Speed
PCIe 5.0 (M.2)
USB
USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C, front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, USB4 support
Max Memory Size
256 GB
ECC Support
ECC & Non-ECC, Un-buffered (depends on CPU)
Chipset
AMD B650
Memory
DDR5
Max RAM speed
7600 MT/s
Form factor
ATX
RAM slots
4
M.2 slots
3
PCIe x16
2
Processor Generation
9000, 8000, 7000
M 2
PCIe 5.0 M.2
Sata Slots
4
Sata Speed
6 Gb/s
Pci E Slots
4
Tdp
55 W
Nvme
Yes (PCIe NVMe via M.2 PCIe x4)
Pci E X1
2
Cpu Brand
AMD

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