The Ryzen 7 3700x was launched by AMD in July 2019. The desktop microprocessor is part of the Ryzen 7 lineup that uses Zen 2 (Matisse) architecture with Socket AM4. AMD uses AMD’s Simultaneous Multithreading to double this CPU’s 8 cores.
Offering great performance for its price tag, the Ryzen 7 3700x is aimed at users that want some raw power but who are on a budget. This CPU may not excel in single-threaded performance, but it does keep up with the more expensive Intel Core i9-9900K, for instance.
So if you’re on a budget and want to save those extra dollars on a powerful GPU, you can also look for an affordable motherboard compatible with Ryzen 7 3700x. We’ve found this review by ProClockers which selects the best motherboard for Ryzen 7 3700x on the market that is both budget-friendly and feature-rich. For your convenience, we have summarized some of their findings:
Gigabyte X570 Gaming X
Gigabyte X570 Gaming X – Specs
- Chipset: X570
- Memory: (4) DDR4 (up to 128GB)
- Storage: 2 × M.2, 6 × SATA
- Multi GPU Support: Crossfire X
- Expansion Slots: 2x PCIe 4.0/ 3.0 x16 slot, 3x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
- Back Panel Ports: 1 x PS/2 keyboard port, 1 x PS/2 mouse port, 1 x HDMI port, 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports, 1 x RJ-45 port, 3 x audio jacks
With a price tag of $170, the Gigabyte X570 Gaming X is the cheapest motherboard with this chipset from Gigabyte. This mobo is durable, stable and looks just as great as $400+ motherboards look. In terms of price-per-value, there’s no other better offer. What it does lack is RGB support or built-in Wi-Fi.
Asus ROG Strix B450-F Gaming
Asus ROG Strix B450-F Gaming – Specs
- Memory: (4) DDR4
- Storage: 2 × M.2, 6 × SATA
- Multi GPU Support: Crossfire X
- Expansion Slots: 2 × PCIe x16, 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16, 3 x PCIe 2.0 x1
- Back Panel Ports: 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s), 1 x DisplayPort, 1 x HDMI, 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s), 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (red)Type-A, 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (blue), 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x Optical S/PDIF out, 5 x Audio jack(s)
The Asus ROG Strix B450-F is affordable and feature-rich – at under $130, it comes with all the basic features and then some more. And if you’ve jumped on the RGB train, this mobo also comes with RGB lighting. The only thing that it lacks (but you can add yourself) is M.2 heatsinks.
MSI MPG X570 Gaming Edge WIFI
MSI MPG X570 Gaming Edge WIFI – Specs
- Chipset: X570
- Memory: (4) DDR4 (up to 128GB)
- Storage: 2 × M.2, 6 × SATA
- Multi GPU Support: Crossfire X
- Expansion Slots: 2x PCIe 4.0/ 3.0 x16 slot, 3x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
- Back Panel Ports: Keyboard/Mouse, Wireless/Bluetooth, USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, LAN, Audio Connectors, Flash BIOS Button, USB 2.0, HDMI, USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A + C, USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, Optical S/PDIF out
At $210, the MSI MPG X570 Gaming Edge WIFI comes with everything an X570 mobo should have, and some extras, such as the built-in Wi-Fi and RGB. Sturdy and good looking, this motherboard is the cheapest X570 Wi-Fi board on the market that can support speeds of up to 433 Mbps.
Best Motherboards for Ryzen 7 3700x – Final Words
We’ve looked at $120, $170 and $210 motherboards, each offering all the necessary base features you’ll need for your system. As you can see, the more extra features you want, the bigger the price will be.
If you’re on a tight budget, the Asus ROG Strix B450-F Gaming could be the right choice, but if you want a board with an M2.0 heatsink and some extra features, you can go for the Gigabyte X570 Gaming X.
For a built-in Wi-Fi and RGB, the MSI MPG X570 Gaming Edge WIFI has and ‘edge’ over the other two motherboards in our list.