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From a cooling perspective, GIGABYTE has implemented an effective solution. There is a massive heatsink underneath the I/O cover. TMOS is a single-piece heatsink. Its one-piece design and larger surface drastically improve the cooling performance against competitors’ multi-piece designs. TMOS features several channels and inlets on the heatsink. This design allows for the airflow to go through which leads to a great improvement of the heat transfer performance. Having taken a look at each board individually, it's time to get to testing. For testing all B650 boards, we're using the Gigabyte Aorus C500 Glass case with the Aorus WaterForce X 360mm AIO. Orange Line = top recommendation among its key competitors (form factor, price segment, features, etc.).
One of the salient features of AMD’s new platform is the support for upcoming Gen 5 base M.2 NVMe SSDs and we are seeing some jaw-dropping read/write speeds on those drives. The B650 chipset-based motherboard provides support for Gen 5 M.2 port. The B650 AORUS ELITE AX motherboard has adequate digital power phases. There are 14 phases in parallel (not direct) for the VCore using Infineon TDA21472 SPS 70A making it 980A which is quite low compared to the 1680A on the X670E AORUS MASTER. Then there are 2x MOSFETs for SOC using ON NCP303160 SPS 60A with a total of 120A for SOC for stable power delivery to the iGPU. For recording temperatures, we're using a digital thermometer with K-Type thermocouples and we'll be reporting the peak rear PCB temperature. Finally, we're not reporting Delta T over Ambient; instead, we maintain a room temperature of 21 degrees and ensure a consistent ambient temperature. A thermocouple is positioned next to the test system. For the stress test, we're using the Ryzen 9 7950X and for the load, Cinebench R23, which was looped for an hour, at which point we're reporting the maximum PCB temperature, again recorded using K-Type thermocouples.Here are all the VRM temperature results, and it won't surprise anyone to learn that the Aorus Master and Taichi are the two best performing boards here, though there are several Aorus Pro and Elite models with similar temps in the low 50s.
Today is the day when we can finally present to you the results of our extensive AMD B650 motherboard testing. It's been a massive undertaking indeed. In total, we've tested 35 boards, a task that spanned several months, but it's finally complete. Now that we have covered the main features, functions, and design of the motherboard, let’s take a look at the internal connectors. Internal Connectors We have used the Hti HT18 Thermal camera to record the thermals of the VRM area of the motherboard under load using Cinebench R23. The topmost slot has a single-layer heatsink with a thermal pad underneath for efficient heat transfer. M.2 SSD is written on the cover. This cover is separated from the other covers. It can be taken off by unscrewing a Philips screw and removing the cover from the slot. PCIe X16 Slot On GIGABYTE B560 AORUS Elite AX Motherboard The PS8209A is a low-power HDMI shifter and redriver which is compliant with HDMI 2.0 specifications up to 6.0Gbps.This section will show the results of the various test suites and gaming benchmarks that we have run on this motherboard. PCMark10 PCMark10 Scores Performance Test Performance Test Scores User Benchmark User Benchmark Scores The top port supports the new 25110/2280 form factor and is labeled M2A_CPU. This is a Gen 5 slot. This is the only slot on this motherboard featuring PCIe Gen 5 x4. This port features the EZ-Latch which is a tool-free way to install the M.2 SSD in the port. Say bye-bye to the screws! M.2 Slots GIGABYTE has employed Infineon VRM controller XDPE192C3B for integrated control of all three types of MOSFETs. EPS Connector This motherboard is using 1 x 256 Mbit flash chip from winband which supports PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, and ACPI 5.0. AIDA64 Engineer AIDA64 Engineer Scores AIDA64 Engineer Scores 3DMark CPU Profile 3DMark CPU Profile Scores
Fully Covered Heatpipe & M.2 Thermal Guard： To Ensure VRM Power Stability & 25110 PCIe 5.0 M.2 SSD Performance The B650 AORUS ELITE AX motherboard is a mid-range segment motherboard from the GIGABYTE. The motherboard has a standard ATX size and is still adequately feature-rich. GIGABYTE has retained the stenciling and design element from the previous generation however, at the same time, they have gone to another level in the design department of the motherboard to deliver a solid product for the enthusiasts. Let’s start exploring the motherboard. Complete Layout We have got some read and write speeds but they come at the cost of high latency. Memory Performance Scores The Intel Wi-Fi module is implemented on the mSATA NGGF port on the rear I/O panel. The main driving force is the MediaTek MT7922 (RZ616) chip capable of Wi-Fi 6E connectivity. The latest Wireless solution 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E with a new dedicated 6GHz band enables gigabit wireless performance providing smooth video streaming, a better gaming experience, lesser dropped connections, and speeds up to 2.4Gbps. The motherboard features Bluetooth 5.3 protocol.
GIGABYTE has provided a Wi-Fi antenna in the box with a magnetic base for convenient mounting. USB Connectivity For WiFi 6E support out of the box, either the MSI Pro B650-P WiFi or Gigabyte B650 Aorus Elite AX will serve you well. Rename it to GIGABYTE.BIN and copy it to a FAT 32 formatted USB flash drive. Connect the USB to the above-mentioned port. Connect the 12V and 24V connectors from the PSU to the motherboard. Turn the PSU on and press the Q-Flash Plus button.
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