Top Motherboards 2023

Discover the heart of your computer with our meticulously curated selection of top-rated motherboards. We analyze reviews and ratings to bring you the best motherboard options available in the market. Whether you're building a gaming rig, a high-performance workstation, or a home media center, our collection includes motherboards to suit your specific needs. From advanced features to compatibility with the latest processors and technologies, our Top Picks ensure stability and performance for your system. Explore our selection and find the perfect motherboard to create a solid foundation for your computer build.

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At $309, the MSI MAG Z690 Tomahawk WIFI includes four M.2 sockets, a capable VRM, 2.5 GbE with Wi-Fi 6 and an updated, all-black, RGB-free aesthetic. If you’re in the market for a lower-priced Alder Lake board and don’t require integrated RGB lighting, this is an excellent option to build your system around.
-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
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The Asus ProArt B550-Creator is a niche product, but its rare inclusion of Thunderbolt 4 on a midrange AMD motherboard makes it very appealing if you need these ultramodern ports.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
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At $489.99, the MSI MEG Z690 Unify includes five M.2 sockets, a robust VRM, plenty of fast rear USB connectivity, 2.5 GbE with Wi-Fi 6E and an updated, all-black, RGB-free aesthetic. If you’re in the market for a sub-$500 board and don’t like lights, the Z690 Unify is an excellent option to build your system around.
-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
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The Asus ROG Maximus Z690 Hero is a well-built, top-end motherboard for Intel 12th Generation Core that’s easy to work with, and packs Thunderbolt 4 and a top-tier power design. Sky-high pricing is our only reservation.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
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The $289.99 X570S Tomahawk MAX WIFI comes with almost everything an enthusiast needs, including ultra-fast Wi-Fi 6E and the latest Realtek audio codec, plus two PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots, capable power delivery, and plenty of USB on the rearIO (though it’s missing a 20 Gbps port).
-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
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The mid-range MSI MAG Z590 Tomahawk includes a premium audio codec, integrated Wi-Fi 6E, three M.2 sockets and a USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C port. Packed with features, this $269.99 board looks good and performs on par with most other Z590 offerings. Just give it good airflow when overclocking.
-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
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Asus' well-built Z590 ROG Maximus XIII Hero may not outdo its Z490 predecessor in every way, but it remains an excellent "Rocket Lake" motherboard that's competitively priced for discerning buyers at the top end of the Intel CPU market.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
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The Gigabyte Z590 Aorus Pro AX is a full-featured Z590 motherboard that includes robust power delivery, premium audio, four M.2 sockets, and 13 USB ports on the rear IO. This $290 board is a good value, especially for those who would like lots of M.2 and USB ports.
-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
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Gigabyte’s Aorus Z590 Master is a well-rounded upper mid-range motherboard with a VRM rivaled by boards that cost twice as much. Between the Wi-Fi 6E and 10 GbE, three M.2 sockets and six SATA ports for storage, plus its premium appearance, the Z590 Master is an excellent option to get into the Z590 platform if you’re willing to spend around $400.
-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
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With an expected price of almost $TK, the MPG Z590 Carbon EK X may be the best deal you can get for a board that includes a monoblock designed to cool the CPU and VRMs. The ten rear USB ports are a plus, along with the premium audio solution, three M.2 sockets, and a clean look with the block installed.
-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware