Buying Guide
The Best B760 Motherboards
Six B760 boards for 12th to 14th Gen Core compared on DDR4 or DDR5 support, M.2 slots, Wi-Fi and power stages.
By Alex Morgan, PC Hardware Editor
12 min read6 products evaluated
B760 runs 12th to 14th Gen Core chips at stock settings for less than Z790. Boards come in DDR4 and DDR5 versions.
We compared six B760 boards. This is a research-based comparison built from maker specifications and retailer listings; we did not test these parts ourselves.
Quick Picks
Which of the 6 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.
Most Complete B760
GIGABYTE B760 AORUS Elite AXA 12+1+1 layout, three M.2 slots and Q-Flash Plus.
Best for: Most B760 builds.
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Well-Rounded Choice
MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi V1The B760 Gaming Plus WiFi is a low-cost DDR5 ATX board with Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5Gbps LAN.
Best for: Buyers who want bluetooth 5.3 alongside wi-fi 6e.
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Solid Alternative
ASUS TUF Gaming B760-PLUS WiFiThe TUF B760-PLUS WiFi offers three M.2 slots and 2.5Gbps LAN on DDR5.
Best for: Buyers who want memory support to ddr5-7200.
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Best Micro-ATX
ASRock B760M PG Riptide WiFiA 14+1+1 layout on Micro-ATX with Wi-Fi 6E.
Best for: Compact builds.
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Best for DDR4
MSI PRO B760-P WiFi DDR4DDR4 support with Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5Gbps LAN.
Best for: Builders reusing DDR4.
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Worth Considering
ASUS Prime B760M-A AXThe Prime B760M-A AX is a Micro-ATX DDR5 board with two M.2 slots, Wi-Fi 6 and 2.5Gbps LAN.
Best for: Buyers who want front usb 3.2 gen 1 type-c header.
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Our Picks
Most Complete B7601 of 6
GIGABYTE B760 AORUS Elite AX
The B760 AORUS Elite AX offers a 12+1+1 layout, three M.2 slots and Q-Flash Plus, which updates the BIOS without a CPU installed.
Best for
- Most B760 builds.
Skip if
- Choose another pick if you can't accept this: wi-Fi 6E rather than Wi-Fi 7.
Why we like it
It is the strongest B760 board here. On M.2 slot count it ties with the TUF B760-PLUS at 3. It also comes with EZ-Latch for tool-free card removal and Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5Gbps Ethernet.
It uses Intel's LGA1700 socket for 12th, 13th and 14th Gen Core processors; check the CPU support list for the BIOS version your chip needs, since early boards shipped before 14th Gen launched. Check the manual for which M.2 slots share lanes with SATA ports or the second PCIe slot before filling them all. Its price falls between the Prime B760M-A and the PRO B760-P DDR4, based on our last check.
Key specs
- M.2 slots
- 3
- Wired LAN
- 2.5Gbps
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6E
- Power stages
- 12+1+1
- Form factor
- ATX
- Socket
- LGA1700
- Memory type
- DDR5
- Chipset
- B760
Pros
- Q-Flash Plus BIOS updating without a CPU
- EZ-Latch for tool-free card removal
- Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5Gbps Ethernet
- M.2 slot count of 3, ahead of the B760 Gaming Plus
Cons
- Wi-Fi 6E rather than Wi-Fi 7
- Costs more than the B760 Gaming Plus at the time of writing
Well-Rounded Choice2 of 6
MSI B760 Gaming Plus WiFi V1
The B760 Gaming Plus WiFi is a low-cost DDR5 ATX board with Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5Gbps LAN.
Best for
- Buyers who want bluetooth 5.3 alongside wi-fi 6e.
Skip if
- Pass on it if only 2 M.2 slots rules it out for your setup.
Why we like it
Two M.2 slots limit storage. It matches the Prime B760M-A on M.2 slot count (2). You also get Bluetooth 5.3 alongside Wi-Fi 6E and HDMI and DisplayPort outputs.
It uses Intel's LGA1700 socket for 12th, 13th and 14th Gen Core processors; check the CPU support list for the BIOS version your chip needs, since early boards shipped before 14th Gen launched. Check the manual for which M.2 slots share lanes with SATA ports or the second PCIe slot before filling them all. What it gives up: M.2 slot count of 2, behind the B760 AORUS Elite AX (3); by contrast, the B760 AORUS Elite AX offers 3.
Key specs
- M.2 slots
- 2
- Wired LAN
- 2.5Gbps
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6E
- Form factor
- ATX
- Socket
- LGA1700
- Memory type
- DDR5
- Chipset
- B760
Pros
- Bluetooth 5.3 alongside Wi-Fi 6E
- HDMI and DisplayPort outputs
- 2.5Gbps Ethernet
Cons
- Only 2 M.2 slots
- Wi-Fi 6E rather than Wi-Fi 7
- M.2 slot count of 2, behind the B760 AORUS Elite AX (3)
Solid Alternative3 of 6
ASUS TUF Gaming B760-PLUS WiFi
The TUF B760-PLUS WiFi offers three M.2 slots and 2.5Gbps LAN on DDR5.
Best for
- Buyers who want memory support to ddr5-7200.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the B760 Gaming Plus, which cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
Its price is higher than the Gigabyte board with a power layout. It matches the B760 AORUS Elite AX on M.2 slot count (3). Like the Prime B760M-A, it has a wi-Fi 6, while the B760 AORUS Elite AX uses a wi-Fi 6E.
You also get memory support to DDR5-7200 and TUF Protection component design. It uses Intel's LGA1700 socket for 12th, 13th and 14th Gen Core processors; check the CPU support list for the BIOS version your chip needs, since early boards shipped before 14th Gen launched. Check the manual for which M.2 slots share lanes with SATA ports or the second PCIe slot before filling them all. At our last price check it topped the group, with the PRO B760-P DDR4 the nearest cheaper option.
Key specs
- M.2 slots
- 3
- Wired LAN
- 2.5Gbps
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6
- Form factor
- ATX
- Socket
- LGA1700
- Memory type
- DDR5
- Chipset
- B760
Pros
- Memory support to DDR5-7200
- TUF Protection component design
- Three M.2 slots
- M.2 slot count of 3, ahead of the B760 Gaming Plus
Cons
- Costs more than the B760 Gaming Plus at the time of writing
Best Micro-ATX4 of 6
ASRock B760M PG Riptide WiFi
The B760M PG Riptide offers a 14+1+1 layout on a Micro-ATX DDR5 board with Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5Gbps LAN.
Best for
- Compact builds.
Skip if
- Pass on it if wi-Fi 6E rather than Wi-Fi 7 rules it out for your setup.
Why we like it
It suits compact builds with a Core i5 or i7. It also offers front and rear USB-C and memory support to DDR5-7200 (OC). It uses Intel's LGA1700 socket for 12th, 13th and 14th Gen Core processors; check the CPU support list for the BIOS version your chip needs, since early boards shipped before 14th Gen launched.
As a Micro-ATX board it fits smaller cases but has fewer expansion slots than ATX; check the gap between the GPU and the lower slots. Buyers who need a confirmed M.2 slot count should compare it with the B760 AORUS Elite AX, which offers 3.
Key specs
- Wired LAN
- 2.5Gbps
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6E
- Power stages
- 14+1+1
- Form factor
- Micro-ATX
- Socket
- LGA1700
- Memory type
- DDR5
- Chipset
- B760
Pros
- 14+1+1 power stage layout
- Front and rear USB-C
- Memory support to DDR5-7200 (OC)
- A 14+1+1 layout on Micro-ATX with Wi-Fi 6E
Cons
- Wi-Fi 6E rather than Wi-Fi 7
- No published M.2 slot count
Best for DDR45 of 6
MSI PRO B760-P WiFi DDR4
The PRO B760-P WiFi DDR4 is an ATX board for builders reusing DDR4, with Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5Gbps LAN.
Best for
- Builders reusing DDR4.
Skip if
- Pass on it if wi-Fi 6E rather than Wi-Fi 7 rules it out for your setup.
Why we like it
It is the only pick here with a DDR4 memory type; the Prime B760M-A has a DDR5 memory type instead. You also get Bluetooth 5.3 alongside Wi-Fi 6E and HDMI and DisplayPort outputs. It uses Intel's LGA1700 socket for 12th, 13th and 14th Gen Core processors; check the CPU support list for the BIOS version your chip needs, since early boards shipped before 14th Gen launched.
It takes DDR4 memory only, so reuse or buy a DDR4 kit; DDR5 sticks do not fit its slots. It was priced above the B760 AORUS Elite AX and below the TUF B760-PLUS at the time of writing. There is no published M.2 slot count figure, whereas the B760 AORUS Elite AX offers 3.
Key specs
- Wired LAN
- 2.5Gbps
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6E
- Form factor
- ATX
- Socket
- LGA1700
- Memory type
- DDR4
- Chipset
- B760
Pros
- Bluetooth 5.3 alongside Wi-Fi 6E
- HDMI and DisplayPort outputs
- 2.5Gbps Ethernet
- DDR4 memory type, the only one here
Cons
- Wi-Fi 6E rather than Wi-Fi 7
- Takes DDR4 only, not DDR5 kits
- No published M.2 slot count
Worth Considering6 of 6
ASUS Prime B760M-A AX
The Prime B760M-A AX is a Micro-ATX DDR5 board with two M.2 slots, Wi-Fi 6 and 2.5Gbps LAN.
Best for
- Buyers who want front usb 3.2 gen 1 type-c header.
Skip if
- Worth skipping when only 2 M.2 slots is a problem.
Why we like it
It suits compact Core i5 builds. On M.2 slot count it ties with the B760 Gaming Plus at 2. It shares a wi-Fi 6 with the TUF B760-PLUS; the PRO B760-P DDR4 goes with a wi-Fi 6E.
It also comes with a front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C header and DisplayPort output. It uses Intel's LGA1700 socket for 12th, 13th and 14th Gen Core processors; check the CPU support list for the BIOS version your chip needs, since early boards shipped before 14th Gen launched. As a Micro-ATX board it fits smaller cases but has fewer expansion slots than ATX; check the gap between the GPU and the lower slots.
Check the manual for which M.2 slots share lanes with SATA ports or the second PCIe slot before filling them all. Its price falls between the B760M PG Riptide and the B760 AORUS Elite AX, based on our last check.
Key specs
- M.2 slots
- 2
- Wired LAN
- 2.5Gbps
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6
- Form factor
- Micro-ATX
- Socket
- LGA1700
- Memory type
- DDR5
- Chipset
- B760
Pros
- Front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C header
- DisplayPort output
- 2.5Gbps Ethernet
Cons
- Only 2 M.2 slots
- M.2 slot count trails the B760 AORUS Elite AX (3)
- Costs more than the B760 Gaming Plus at the time of writing
The catch
If M.2 slot count is your priority, the B760 AORUS Elite AX (3) is the stronger choice.
How We Chose These B760 Motherboards
Alex Morgan compared the manufacturer specifications, connectivity, warranty terms and compatibility of every pick. Figures come from the makers unless a third-party source is named; we did not test these products ourselves.
- How these picks were ranked
- We compared six boards on M.2 slot count, wired network speed, wi-Fi and power stages as the makers state them. Nothing was tested in-house; 6 of the 8 fields compared are stated for every pick, while M.2 slot count and power stages have gaps.
- The shared baseline
- All 6, from the B760 AORUS Elite AX to the Prime B760M-A, state wired network speed, wi-Fi and form factor and share LGA1700 socket and B760 chipset.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The B760M PG Riptide and the PRO B760-P DDR4 give no M.2 slot count; the B760 Gaming Plus, the TUF B760-PLUS, the PRO B760-P DDR4 and the Prime B760M-A give no power stages.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the B760 Gaming Plus ($100 to $150) to the TUF B760-PLUS ($150 to $250).
What to Look for in a B760 Motherboard
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
How much M.2 slot count you need
The B760 AORUS Elite AX tops M.2 slot count at 3 and the Prime B760M-A sits lowest at 2; 2 picks share the top figure. The B760 AORUS Elite AX is the pick for M.2 slot count. The B760M PG Riptide and the PRO B760-P DDR4 give no M.2 slot count figure, so 4 of 6 picks are compared here.
Power stages
The B760 AORUS Elite AX lists 12+1+1; the B760M PG Riptide lists 14+1+1. Settling power stages first narrows 2 picks to 1 or 1.
Features beyond the spec table
The TUF B760-PLUS: TUF Protection component design. The B760M PG Riptide: memory support to DDR5-7200 (OC). The Prime B760M-A: DisplayPort output.
Where your budget lands
$100 to $150 buys the B760 Gaming Plus, the B760M PG Riptide, the Prime B760M-A, the B760 AORUS Elite AX and the PRO B760-P DDR4; $150 to $250 buys the TUF B760-PLUS at our last check.
Match the pick to your priority
Most B760 builds: the B760 AORUS Elite AX. Compact builds: the B760M PG Riptide. Builders reusing DDR4: the PRO B760-P DDR4.
How to Choose a B760 Motherboard
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Most B760 builds | B760 AORUS Elite AX | A 12+1+1 layout, three M.2 slots and Q-Flash Plus |
| Compact builds | B760M PG Riptide | A 14+1+1 layout on Micro-ATX with Wi-Fi 6E |
| Builders reusing DDR4 | PRO B760-P DDR4 | DDR4 support with Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5Gbps LAN |
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Key specs side by side
The B760 AORUS Elite AX leads on M.2 slot count at 3, ahead of the TUF B760-PLUS at 3. "Not listed" marks M.2 slot count where the B760M PG Riptide and the PRO B760-P DDR4 leave the figure out.
| Board | M.2 slots | Wired LAN | Wi-Fi | Power stages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B760 AORUS Elite AX | 3 | 2.5Gbps | Wi-Fi 6E | 12+1+1 |
| B760 Gaming Plus | 2 | 2.5Gbps | Wi-Fi 6E | Not listed |
| TUF B760-PLUS | 3 | 2.5Gbps | Wi-Fi 6 | Not listed |
| B760M PG Riptide | Not listed | 2.5Gbps | Wi-Fi 6E | 14+1+1 |
| PRO B760-P DDR4 | Not listed | 2.5Gbps | Wi-Fi 6E | Not listed |
| Prime B760M-A | 2 | 2.5Gbps | Wi-Fi 6 | Not listed |
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By price at the time of writing
At our last check the cheapest pick, the B760 Gaming Plus, sat in the $100 to $150 tier, 2 tiers in all up to the TUF B760-PLUS at $150 to $250; Amazon prices move, so recheck before buying.
| Price tier | Boards |
|---|---|
| About $100 to $150 | B760 Gaming Plus, B760M PG Riptide, Prime B760M-A, B760 AORUS Elite AX, PRO B760-P DDR4 |
| About $150 to $250 | TUF B760-PLUS |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the TUF B760-PLUS worth paying more than the B760 Gaming Plus?
The spec sheets show M.2 slot count (3 against 2) in its favour. The B760 Gaming Plus sat in the $100 to $150 tier and the TUF B760-PLUS in the $150 to $250 tier when we checked, with 4 other picks between them; pay the difference only if M.2 slot count decides your purchase.
What makes the B760 AORUS Elite AX the Most Complete B760?
It earns the label for a 12+1+1 layout, three M.2 slots and Q-Flash Plus. It suits most B760 builds.
Do the B760 AORUS Elite AX and the TUF B760-PLUS differ on wi-Fi?
The B760 AORUS Elite AX, the B760 Gaming Plus, the B760M PG Riptide and the PRO B760-P DDR4 use Wi-Fi 6E; the TUF B760-PLUS and the Prime B760M-A use Wi-Fi 6.
Beyond the specs, what sets the B760 AORUS Elite AX and the B760 Gaming Plus apart?
The B760 AORUS Elite AX: Q-Flash Plus BIOS updating without a CPU. The B760 Gaming Plus: Bluetooth 5.3 alongside Wi-Fi 6E. The TUF B760-PLUS: memory support to DDR5-7200.
Who should choose the B760M PG Riptide?
The B760M PG Riptide carries our Best Micro-ATX label for a 14+1+1 layout on Micro-ATX with Wi-Fi 6E. It ranks fourth of 6 here and sat in the $100 to $150 tier at our last price check; it suits compact builds.
Bottom Line
The B760 AORUS Elite AX is the strongest B760 board here. Choose the PG Riptide for Micro-ATX, or the PRO B760-P DDR4 to reuse old memory.
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