8 Best Motherboards for RTX 3080 in 2025

GIGABYTE B450M DS3H

Brand: Gigabyte | Chipset: AMD B450 | Socket: AM4 | Form Factor: Micro ATX | Memory: 128 GB DDR4 | Memory Speed: 3600 MHz

The 400-series motherboard may feel a bit old against the latest 700- or 800-series mother circuits. But, they are still worthy in several cases when you’re building a budget PC with some aged PC components. The Gigabyte B450M DS3H is one of the budget-friendly motherboards for RTX 3080 with a micro-ATX form factor. This way, you can build a compact PC that can be easily moved from one place to another, plus it takes minimum space under your desktop. In addition, you get convenient BIOS, adequate thermal management, affordable price, and more.

Even though the B450M DS3H has a compact size, there are four DDR4 DIMMs to accommodate up to 128GB RAM like the typical ATX motherboards with 3600MHz memory speed. It has several USB ports, four SATA 6Gb/s connectors, dual M.2 keys, and PCIe 2.0/3.0 support. Sadly, there is no PCIe 4.0 support, so you won’t be able to use high bandwidths. In addition, the absence of onboard WiFi and Bluetooth is also bad news. You won’t be able to connect different peripherals wirelessly unless you pair an external WiFi module.

The Realtek GbE LAN controller can let you connect to the internet since the WiFi is not present. Moreover, there is Realtek ALC887 Audio Codec to give you high-definition audio. Remember, it may not be as good as the current-era board, but enough to play games and hit your target. There is a 4+3 power phase design which is enough for a board like B450M DS3H due to its smaller size. This motherboard with an all-black PC with a grey design is adequate for playing games up to 1440p resolution and creating mid-tier content without any issues.

ASUS ROG Strix X570-E Gaming

Brand: ASUS | Chipset: AMD X570 | Socket: AM4 | Form Factor: ATX | Memory: 128 GB DDR4 | Memory Speed: 2133 MHz

ASUS ROG motherboard series is renowned for top-tier performance, impressive overclocking, excellent power, and thermal design. This series is purposefully designed to fulfill gaming and other load-intensive needs. We have the ASUS ROG Strix X570-E Gaming motherboard from the series. It has better performance and more features than the X570-F version on the stack but at a higher price. If you have an AMD Ryzen 5000 series processor and a good-quality GPU like RTX 3080, this board is perfect for getting the most out of such a combination.

You can put up to 128GB RAM on four DDR4 DIMMs and reach up to a 5100MHz memory speed with the help of dual-channel memory architecture. For your information, the BIOS is replaced with the UEFI BIOS to improve the data flow and overall efficiency. There are plenty of USB ports, including USB-C, eight SATA 6Gb/s ports, PCIe 3.0/4.0 support, dual M.2 keys, one HDMI, and one DisplayPort video output. Moreover, WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0 also comes onboard with this motherboard. Overall, it’s a perfect all-rounder pack for wired and wireless connectivity.

Suppose you don’t want to use WiFi to connect to the internet. In such a case, you can use the Realtek RTL8125-CG 2.5G LAN controller to get a 2.5Gb/s internet connection. The 6-layer PCB with 12+4 power phase design, ProCool II controllers, high-end capacitors, and alloy chokes is enough for a smooth and optimal power flow. The audio quality is also impressive with the SupremeFX S12204 audio codec high-definition audio controller. The all-black PCB with grey accents looks fantastic among minimalist RGB lighting and thermal design.

GIGABYTE X570 Aorus Elite

Brand: Gigabyte | Chipset: AMD 570X | Socket: AM4 | Form Factor: ATX | Memory: 128 GB DDR4 | Memory Speed: 2133 MHz

Gigabyte is another well-known brand that manufactures all-type motherboards, including low-tier, budget-friendly, and high-end ones. Today, we have the Gigabyte X570 Aorus Elite from the brand’s high-end X570 series. Gigabyte has beautifully mixed attractive hardware with advanced performance features to make it get everyone’s attention. It comprises high-quality components, advanced thermal design, and long-lasting performance. This is one of the best motherboards for AM4-based Ryzen 5000 and 3000 series processors.

Like most ATX motherboards, it has four DDR4 DIMMs, so you use up to 128GB RAM with a 4633MHz memory speed. But you can easily take the memory speed beyond 4700MHz in optimal thermal conditions. Regarding connectivity, there are plenty of USB ports, including USB-C, six 6Gb/s SATA connections, PCIe 3.0/4.0 support, dual M.2 PCIe 4.0 keys, and a single HDMI video port. Sadly there is no WiFi or Bluetooth for wireless communication. You must connect an external WiFi or choose another motherboard if you prefer wireless communication.

Still, you can utilize the Intel GbE LAN chip controller to connect to the internet. The Realtek ALC1200 codec chip is also there, so you can use high-definition audio quality. Like most X570 ATX motherboards, this has a 12+2 digital VRM solution with DrMOS for optimal power flow. Overall, it’s a mostly-dark motherboard with an all-black PCB, grey touches, and Aorus’s Eagle branding on one of the heatsinks. On top of that, there is minimalistic RGB lighting and a few RGB headers for RGB enthusiasts with the RGB 2.0 Fusion technology to take things to the next level.

GIGABYTE X570 I Aorus Pro WIFI

Brand: Gigabyte | Chipset: AMD X570 | Socket: AM4 | Form Factor: Mini ITX | Memory: 64 GB DDR4 | Memory Speed: 5100 MHz

It has become a trend to build a compact system since it looks great, plus it is easy to move from one place to another. The Gigabyte X570-I Aorus Pro WiFi can help you build a small system with its mini-ITX form factor—you can also check the Gigabyte B450M DS3H, which is also a tiny mobo with micro-ATX size. Anyhow, the X570-I Aorus Pro is a perfect mid-range motherboard with several impressive features and specifications. It has an excellent thermal design, cooling performance, adequate memory speeds, low latencies, and impressive efficiencies.

Remember, due to the small size, you may have to compromise on a few aspects. For example, you can fit only two DDR4 DIMMs to make up to 64GB RAM with a 5300MHz top memory speed. The total memory size isn’t as much as some typical ATX motherboards, but the speed is jaw-dropping. Other than that, it has all-type USB ports, four SATA 6Gb/s connectors, PCIe 3.0/4.0 support, and dual M.2 PCIe 4.0 keys. The board also has WiFI 6 and Bluetooth 5.0 for wireless communication. This is a perfect all-rounder compact board to build a high-end gaming rig.

There is an Intel GbE LAN chip for LAN Ethernet connection and a Realtek ALC1220-VB codec to receive high-definition audio. If we look at the power design, the X570-I Aorus Pro has an 8-phase digital VRm design, slightly better than the Gigabyte B450M DS3H with a 7-phase power design. Other design features are also great. There is a pre-mounted I/O shield to simplify the motherboard installation, plus simple BIOS settings to make things easier. The thermal design is also suitable with adequate heatsinks, excellent airflow, and fan headers.

ASUS Prime Z490-A

Brand: ASUS | Chipset: Intel Z490 | Socket: LGA 1200 | Form Factor: ATX | Memory: 128 GB DDR4 | Memory Speed: 4800 MHz

We have seen so many motherboards on the list to build an AM4-based Ryzen-around system. It’s time to explore a masterpiece for Intel-based motherboards. We have the ASUS Prime Z490-A on the list with an LGA1200 socket to accommodate the Intel 10th-generation processor. Unlike the ASUS ROG series, the Prime series focuses on productivity-focused motherboards for professionals. There is not much difference in the performance of both series, but definitely in the motherboards’ overall design, aesthetics, and feel.  

Since it has an ATX form factor, there is not much difference in specifications from the rest of the 4000-series motherboards. There is the same dual-channel memory architecture with four DDR DIMMs to have up to 128GB of memory with 4800MHz memory speed. Like most all-rounder motherboards, this one has all-type USB connectors, including USB-C, six SATA 6Gb/s connections, PCIe 3.0 support, dual M.2 PCIe 3.0 keys, one HDMI, and one DisplayPort video connector. Unfortunately, there is no onboard WiFi, but you can use M.2 Key-E slots to add a wireless networking adaptor. 

Even if you don’t want to add one, you can use the Intel 1225-V LAN Ethernet connection to get up to a 2.5Gb/s stable internet which is more than fast enough to use in current-era needs. Moreover, there is a 12+2 DrMOS power design with an extended metal heatsink to maintain a proper temperature. The rest of the thermal management features are also great with polished-metal heatsinks. These enhance the thermal performance and give a beautiful white. In short, this is a perfect all-rounder compact motherboard to build a white PC.

ASUS ROG Strix B450-F

Brand: ASUS | Chipset: AMD B450 | Socket: AM4 | Form Factor: ATX | Memory: 128 GB DDR4 | Memory Speed: 3600 MHz

The ASUS Prime Z490-A is an excellent compact motherboard for building an Intel-based computer with a 10th-generation processor. Now, let’s take a look at the ASUS ROG Strix B450-F, a closely comparable motherboard to the Z490-A but with a few twists. It’s perfect if you aim to build a Ryzen-based budget-friendly computer with all the necessary current-era features. You can pair any Ryzen 5000 or 3000 series processor with this motherboard and enjoy playing the games while having an RTX 3080 GPU on your PC. 

Most of the memory specifications are precisely the same as the Z490-A but with different memory speeds. The dual-channel memory architecture can run up to 128GB of memory split into four DDR DIMMs with a 4400MHz top memory speed—the speed sits at 4800MHz for Z490-A. There are all-type USB ports, including USB-C, with PCIe 2.0/3.0 support, six 6Gb/s SATA connections, and dual M.2 PCIe 3.0 keys. There is no WiFi and Bluetooth for wireless connectivity—these specifications are the same as the Prime Z490-A. 

However, you can connect an external network adaptor using the M.2 key or dual LAN with one Intel I211-AT and one Gigabit LAN controller to connect your PC to the internet. The power design comprises 8+4 power stages to smoothen the input power coming from the 24-pin or 8-pin 12V EATX power connector. Such a power design mixed with the 5-way optimization technology gives you excellent overclocking and overall performance. In short, if you want an affordable mid-tier gaming motherboard, you must check out this masterpiece.

See Also: Best Motherboards for RTX 3070 ti

ASUS ROG Maximus XII Formula Z490

Brand: ASUS | Chipset:Intel Z490 | Socket: LGA 1200 | Form Factor: ATX | Memory: 128 GB DDR4 | Memory Speed: 4700 MHz

We have another motherboard, ASUS ROG Maximus XII Formula Z490, from the all-time famous ASUS ROG series. Suppose you’re building an Intel-around gaming rig and want an excellent 400-series motherboard. In such a case, this is undoubtedly a perfect masterpiece for you. It has an LGA 1200 socket to accommodate an Intel 10th-generation processor or other compatible one and get the most out of the processing performance. You can enjoy incredible gaming and content creation experience with the help of the RTX 3080 graphics card.

Remember, this is not affordable in the Z490 category, but it will easily overkill any game or productivity software. You can support the processor by adding a RAM size of up to 128GB DDR4 on four DIMMs with a 4800MHz memory speed. You can use the nine USB ports in the front panel, ten in the back panel, six SATA 6Gb/s connectors, PCIe 3.0 support, and triple M.2 PCIe 3.0 keys for connectivity and expansion purposes. This motherboard also has WiFi 6 and Bluetooth v5.1 to connect wirelessly to the internet and other peripherals.

Interestingly, it has dual LAN Ethernet support with Intel I225-V 2.5Gb and Marvell AQtion AQC107 10Gb controllers. If the internet speeds with the WiFi aren’t impressive, try using an ethernet connection to get 10Gb/s of stable internet. The power design has 16-phase VRMs with 70 amps power stages, alloy chokes, and top-notch capacitors that effectively filter the input power coming from the 24-pin EATX, 12V 8-pin ATX, or 12V 4-pin power connector. The board has a hybrid cooling solution with massive heatsinks to maintain optimal temperature.

Related: Best Motherboards for RTX 3070