The ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-E GAMING wins in 9 out of 13 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is PCIe x16 Slots (200% better).
B650M DS3H wins in 2 specs (MSRP: 63% better).
Recommendation
Choose ROG STRIX Z490-E GAMING if you want the best overall performance — especially pcie x16 slots.
Choose B650M DS3H if msrp matters more to you.
| Spec | ASUSROG STRIX Z490-E GAMING | GigabyteB650M DS3H |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | ||
| Socket | LGA1200 | AM5 |
| Chipset | Z490 | B650 |
| Form Factor | ATX | Micro ATX |
| PCIe Gen | 4 | 4 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5 |
| Memory Slots | 4+100% | 2 |
| Max Memory | 128 GB+33% | |
| 96 GB |
| Max Memory Speed | 4,600 MHz | 6,200 MHz+35% |
| Expansion | ||
| M.2 Slots | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Ports | 6+50% | 4 |
| PCIe x16 Slots | 3+200% | 1 |
| PCIe x1 Slots | 3+200% | 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB Type-C | 1+100% | 0 |
| USB Type-A | 8+60% | 5 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | N/A |
| LAN | 2.5 GbE+150% | 1 GbE |
| Audio | Realtek ALC1220 | Realtek ALC897 |
| Design | ||
| VRM Phases | 14+2+100% | 5+2+1 |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $300 | $110−63% |
| Release Date | May 2020 | Oct 2022 |
