Best Overclocking Motherboards in 2026

Features best-in-class graphics performance in a desktop processor for smooth 1080p gaming, no graphics card required

6 Cores and 12 processing threads, bundled with the AMD Wraith Stealth cooler

4.4 GHz Max Boost, unlocked for overclocking, 19 MB cache, DDR4-3200 support

Intel LGA 1200 socket: Designed to unleash the maximum performance of 11th Gen Intel Core processors.Wireless & Bluetooth: 2x2 Tri-Band Intel Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac/ax/az + BT5.2

AI Motherboard : AI Overclocking, AI cooling, AI networking and AI noise cancelation

Robust Power Solution: 14plus2 power stages with ProCool II power connector, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors to support multi-core processors

AMD AM4 Socket and PCIe 4. 0: The perfect pairing for Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 & 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen CPUs.Audio: Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback

Robust Power Design: 12plus2 DrMOS power stages with high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors provide reliable power for the last AMD high-count-core CPUs

Optimized Thermal Solution: Fanless VRM and chipset heatsinks with ASUS Stack Cool 3plus design keep your system running reliably under heavy load by enhancing passive cooling capacity for critical onboard components.

Support for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors and future AMD Ryzen processors with BIOS update.Audio ports (Rear): 5plus Optical S/PDIF (Realtek ALC1200 / ALC1220P Codec)

Supports dual channel DDR4 memory up to 128 GB (4866 MHz)

On-board dual LAN: 2.5G LAN plus Gigabit LAN

Designed for 9th and 8th generation Intel Core processors to maximize connectivity and speed with M. 2, USB 3. 1 Gen2 and ASUS Optimum II for better DRAM overclocking stability

Revamped 5-Way Optimization that has the intelligence to overclock a CPU based on smart prediction and thermal telemetry. OptiMem II: Careful routing of traces and vias, plus ground layer optimizations to preserve signal integrity for improved memory overclocking

5X Protection III Hardware-level safeguards with Safe Slot Core, LAN Guard, Over voltage Protection provide longevity, reliability. FanXpert 4 delivers advanced fan control for dynamic system cooling

This dominant gaming processor can deliver fast 100+ FPS performance in the world's most popular games

8 Cores and 16 processing threads, based on AMD "Zen 4" architecture

5.4 GHz Max Boost, unlocked for overclocking, 80 MB cache, DDR5-5200 support

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 16-Core, 32-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor,The best for creators and gamers, can deliver ultra-fast 100+ FPS ,Cooler not included, liquid cooler recommended

Based on AMD "Zen 4" architecture,5.7 GHz Max Boost, unlocked for overclocking, 80 MB cache, DDR5-5200 support,For the state-of-the-art Socket AM5 platform, can support PCIe 5.0 on select 600 Series motherboards

ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E Gaming WiFi ATX Gaming Motherboard,AMD Socket AM5(LGA 1718) for AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Desktop Processors

Amd AM4 socket:  ready for 2nd, and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors and up to two M. 2 drives, USB 3. 2 Gen2, and AMD storemi TO maximize connectivity and speed.

Comprehensive thermal design: active PCH heatsink, M. 2 aluminum heatsink and ROG cooling zone.

High-performance networking: integrated 2. 5 Gaps Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet, both with ASUS LANGuard protection, and support for GameFirst V software.

Support for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors and future AMD Ryzen processors with BIOS update.Audio ports (Rear) : Realtek ALC892/ALC897 Codec

Supports dual channel DDR4 memory up to 128 GB (4400 MHz)

Lightning Fast Game experience: PCIe 4.0, Lightning Gen 4 M.2 with M.2 Shield Frozr, AMD Turbo USB 3.2 GEN 2

AMD AM4 socket: ready for 2nd, and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors and up to two M. 2 drives, USB 3. 2 Gen2, and AMD StoreMI to maximize connectivity and speed.

Comprehensive thermal design: active PCH heatsink, M. 2 aluminum heatsink and ROG cooling zone.

High-performance networking: on-board Wi-Fi 6 (802. 11Ax) with MU-MIMO support, 2. 5 Gaps Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet, both with Asus LANGuard protection, and support for GameFirst V software.

Designed for 9th 8th Generation Intel Core processors maximize connectivity, speed with Dual M.2, USB 3.1 Gen 2, on board 802.11AC Wi Fi and ASUS optimum II for better DRAM overclocking stability

Revamped 5 way Optimization over clocks Intelligently based on smart prediction and thermal telemetry while FanXpert 4 delivers dynamic system cooling

Aura Sync RGB lighting with addressable headers features a nearly endless spectrum of colors with the ability to synchronize effects across an ever expanding ecosystem of AURA Sync enabled products

Supports 12th Gen Intel Core Pentium Celeron processors for LGA 1700 socket

Supports DDR4 Memory

Premium Thermal Solution: Extended Heatsink Design and M.2 Shield Frozr are built for high performance system and non-stop works

Intel LGA 1200 socket: Designed to unleash the maximum performance of 11th Gen Intel Core processors

AI Motherboard : AI overclocking, AI cooling, AI networking and AI noise cancelation

Robust Power Solution: 14 plus 2 teamed power stages rated for 90 Amps, ProCool II power connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes and 10K Japanese-made black metallic capacitors

Designed exclusively for 8th generation Intel Core processors to maximize connectivity and speed with Dual M.2, USB 3.1 Gen2, Intel Thunderbolt 3 support and Intel Optane Memory compatibility

5-Way Optimization with Auto-Tuning and FanXpert 4 automatically tailors overclocking profiles to your unique build for maximum OC performance and dynamic system cooling

Unmatched Personalization with ASUS exclusive AURA Sync RGB lighting, additional RGB header and 3D-printing mounts; Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz

Supports 11th and 10th Gen Intel Core Processors

Dual Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4, 4 DIMMs

Intel Optane Memory Ready

OptiMem II: Careful routing of traces and vias, plus ground layer optimizations to preserve signal integrity for improved memory overclocking

Enhanced power solution: high-quality components provide better power efficiency

UEFI BIOS: New UEFI options include a search function that allows you to find settings easily

Designed for 7th generation LGA 1151 socket Intel Core processors

Maximize your connectivity and speed with integrated Dual M.2 slots with Intel Optane Memory compatibility, front panel USB 3.0 and rear USB 3.1 Type A connections

Dual Patent-pending Safe Slots featuring an injection molding process that integrates metal framing for a stronger, firmly anchored PCIe slot built for heavyweight GPUs

Powered by AMD Ryzen AM4, 7th Generation Athlon and HD 2000 series processors to maximize connectivity and speed with NVMe M.2, front panel USB 3.1 and Gigabit LAN

5-Way Optimization featuring Auto-Tuning and FanXpert 4 provides automatic overclocking profiles for maximum OC performance while AIO and water-cooling headers deliver dynamic system cooling

Two patent-pending Safe Slots feature an injection molding process that integrates metal framing for a stronger, firmly anchored PCIe slot built for heavyweight GPUs

5-way Optimization with 1-click overclocking

Reinvented SupremeFX 2015 Audio with top-to-bottom upgrades

Intel Gb LAN & MU-MIMO 2T2R 802.11ac for lag-free gaming

Powerful Gaming Performance: The MPG Z590 GAMING EDGE WIFI supports 11th and 10th Gen Intel Core processors, DDR4 memory, PCIe 4.0, and M.2 Shield Frozr for lightning-fast data transfer and storage capabilities.

Advanced Tuning Tools: The board features MSI's Core Boost technology, multi-GPU support, Steel Armor reinforced PCIe slots, and VR Ready technology for advanced tuning and overclocking capabilities.

Wi-Fi 6E Connectivity: The latest Wi-Fi 6E technology ensures stable, high-speed wireless connectivity for all your gaming and streaming needs | RGB Lighting: The board features RGB lighting with Mystic Light support, allowing you to customize your system's lighting to match your preferences.

Supports 9th i9-9900K, i7-9700K, i5-9600K and 8th Generation Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron processors for LGA 1151 socket

Supports dual channel DDR4 memory, up to 4600(OC) MHz

Killer Wireless-AC 1550 Wi-Fi, 2x Killer E2500 LAN, Turbo U.2, 3x Turbo M.2 with M.2 Shield Frozr, Dual Front USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C

Next-gen connectivity – Includes extensive upgrades including onboard U.2 / M.2 slots that tap into 32Gbps of PCIe bandwidth, 3x3 802.11ac Wi-Fi, dual Intel LAN, and USB 3.1 Type C

ASUS Aura – Features controllable RGB onboard lighting and 4-pin strip header that can be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable ASUS hardware

Patent-pending SafeSlot  – Reinvented, strengthened PCIe slot utilizes a new insert-molding process to bind the slot to fortifying metal for superior retention and shearing resistance

AMD Socket AM5(LGA 1718) for AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Desktop Processors

Future-proofed connectivity: 2.5 Gb&1Gb Ethernet, two PCIe 4.0x16 and 1xPCIe 4.0 M.2 slots and a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 front panel connector with Quick Charge 4+, USB4 Support,DisplayPort via USB-C

Networking: 2.5 Gb and 1 Gb Ethernet, WiFi module onboard/ M.2 Slot (Key E)

✳LGA 2011-V3 server socket: Perfectly compatible with Intel 5th/6th generation Core i7 processors and XEON E5 V3/V4 series processors, not compatible with LGA 2011 CPUs. (eg Core i7-5820K, Core i7-6850K, Xeon E5-2609 V4, Xeon E5-2673 V3)

✳DDR4 memory slot: This gaming motherboard is designed with a 4-channel DDR4 memory slot, which supports DDR4 memory with frequencies such as 2133/2400/2666/3200 MHz, supports overclocking, and has a maximum memory capacity of 64GB.

✳Dual M.2 high-speed slots: Including 1 NVME M.2 slot and 1 NGFF M.2 slot. The NGFF M.2 (SATA M.2) slot operates through a SATA channel with a maximum transfer speed of 6Gb/ s, while the NVME M.2 slot operates over a PEIe channel with a maximum transfer speed of 32Gb/s. (NGFF M.2 slot is not compatible with NVME M.2 hard drives, please note the distinction)

Powered by amd ryzen threadripper 2 (tr4) processors to maximize connectivity and speed with support for upto 128gb of DDR4 memory, three nvme m.2 drives and front panel USB 3.1 gen2

5 way optimization featuring auto tuning and fanxpert 4 provides automatic overclocking profiles for maximum oc performance

3 Built for high performance networking featuring onboard aquantia 10g lan, intel gigabit lan and asus languard and gamefirst v technologies

Designed for 9th generation socket 1151 Intel Core processors with dual M. 2 and U. 2 ports, front panel USB 3. 1 Gen2, Dual Intel Gigabit LAN

5-Way Optimization featuring Auto-Tuning and FanXpert 4 delivers automatic overclocking profiles for maximum OC performance

Patent-pending Safe Slot Features an injection molding process that integrates metal framing

Supports Intel Core i7 processors and X58 Chipset

Supports Triple Channel DDR3 Memory at 1333 MHz+

EVGA Vdroop control for maximum stability when overclocking

Extreme power with diverse GPU validation, even up to 4-way Multi-Graphics and total of 12 DIMM slots for hardware-intensive programs to run at brisk pace

Two-way Xeon performance to provide extreme performance with 2-way Xeon overclocking, finely picked components with Platinum efficiency

Reliable and stable support server-class Intel Xeon CPU and error-correcting code (ECC) memory

Supports 11th and 10th Gen Intel Core Series Processors

Dual Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4, 4 DIMMs

Direct 12+1 Phases Digital VRM Solution with 50A DrMOS

LGA1151 socket for 7th and 6th Gen Intel Core i7/i5/i3 Desktop Processors with support for 64GB DDR4 3866

5-Way Optimization with Auto-Tuning and FanXpert 4 automatically tailors overclocking profiles to your unique build for maximum performance and dynamic system cooling

Maximize your connectivity and speed with support for 64GB of DDR4 RAM, integrated dual M.2 / U.2 connectors, and rear USB 3.1 Type A / Type C ports