Best B560 Motherboards for Intel 11th Gen CPU [LGA1200 Socket]

If you are on a tight budget and building a mainstream gaming or work PC using a budget to mid-range Intel 11^th generation Rocket Lake or 10^th Gen. Comet Lake processors then it would make a much better sense to go with a B560 motherboard instead of a Z590 motherboard. The major difference between Z590 and B560 chipset is that the B560 chipset does not support overclocking, has x4 link speed for DMI 3.0, does not support RAID, and has lesser USB 3.0 ports. Other than that, a B560 motherboard will offer all the features present in the Z590 motherboard that include Intel WiFi 6, 2.5G LAN, DDR4-3200 support, memory overclocking, and PCI-Express Gen4 support from 11^th generation Rocket Lake processors.

	B560 Chipset	Z590 Chipset
Socket	LGA 1200	LGA 1200
PCIe Lanes (CPU)	16	16
PCIe Specification (CPU)	Gen4	Gen4
Chipset PCIe 3.0 Lanes	12	24
USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (20 Gbps)	Yes (Native)	Yes (Native)
Integrated WiFi	WiFi 6	WiFi 6
DMI Lanes (3.0)	X4	x8
DDR4 Memory Support	DDR4-3200	DDR4-3200
RAID Support	No	Yes
CPU Overclocking Support	No	Yes
Memory Overclocking Support	Yes	Yes

There are various models of B560 motherboards available from different manufacturers. The top models offer better features, performance, and more expansion capabilities. Also, the boards come in various form factors and are priced according to the features, quality, and performance they offer. Because of such diversity and range, picking the right B560 motherboard can become confusing for some users. So, to help you find the right B560 motherboard for your specific needs, I am going to list down the best B560 motherboards according to different parameters.

Best ATX B560 Motherboard

MSI MAG B560 TOMAHAWK WIFI

[Powerful VRMs, Feature-rich, Great Quality and Performance]

MSI MAG B560 TOMAHAWK WIFI is probably the best B560 motherboard in the ATX form factor. The motherboard offers a good number of features, is packed with features, and has great build quality. It is also one of the best-looking motherboards and has got a black and gray color scheme that gives it a stealthy look. The motherboard comes with two PCIe x16 slots (top one steel armored) with 2-Way AMD Crossfire support, three M.2 slots with two having heatsinks on them, has Lightning USB 20G port, and supports DDR4 memory up to 5066(OC) MHz. On the network connectivity front, the motherboard comes with Integrated WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.2 and a 2.5Gbps LAN port. Other features include a Pre-installed I/O shield, Audio boost, Pump Fan header, RGB headers, and Optical S/PDIF out port.

The motherboard comes with a 12+2+1 Power Phase Design and has got extended VRM heatsinks with 7W/mK thermal pads to keep the temperature in check. Although, the motherboard does not support manual overclocking but has enough power to run a 10^th and 11^th generation Core i9 processor without breaking a sweat. The motherboard does not have RGB LEDs but has LED lighting around the chipset or PCH. Display connectivity options include one DisplayPort 1.4 and one HDMI 2.0bn port. So, if you are looking for a high-performance B560 board that is quite feature-rich then go for it.

MSI MAG B560 TOMAHAWK WIFI Specifications
Socket Type	LGA 1200
Form Factor	ATX
Chipset	B560
Processor Support	Supports 10th Gen Intel Core Processors, 11th Gen Intel Core Processors, Pentium Gold, and Celeron
RAM Support	DDR4 up to 5066(OC) MHz, up to 128 GB, Dual Channel
Slots	DIMM x 4, PCIe x16 x 2, PCIe x1 x 1, M.2 x 3
Ports	SATA 6Gb/s x 6, USB3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C x 1, USB 3.2 Gen 2 x 1, USB 3.2 Gen 1 x 6, USB 2.0 x 8
Features	7.1-Channel High Definition Audio, Optical S/PDIF output, 2.5Gbps LAN, Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 + Bluetooth 5.2, Supports 2-Way AMD Crossfire, DDR4 Boost, Audio Boost, PCIe Steel Armor, M.2 Shield Frozr, Pump Fan Support, VRM heatsinks with 7W/mK thermal pads, 12+2+1 Power Phase Design, Integrated I/O Shield, RGB Headers
Display Output	HDMI 2.0b x 1, DisplayPort 1.4 x 1

Buy MSI MAG B560 TOMAHAWK WIFI

Another Good ATX B560 Motherboard

• GIGABYTE B560 AORUS PRO AX

Best Micro-ATX B560 Motherboard

GIGABYTE B560M AORUS PRO AX

[Q Flash BIOS Update Button, Good Performance & Features]

If you are looking for a good micro-ATX B560 motherboard then GIGABYTE B560M AORUS PRO AX is one of the best options available. The motherboard comes with a great set of features and does not let you down on the performance part too. It comes with two PCIe x16 slots (one metal reinforced) with 2-Way AMD CrossFire support, RAM, dual M.2 slots for NVMe SSDs with thermal guard, 2.5G LAN, Intel Wi-Fi 6 + BT 5, ARGB & RGB Headers, Pre-installed I/O shield, Q-Flash Plus Button to Update BIOS without Installing the CPU, Memory and Graphics Card and supports DDR4 5333 MHz (O.C.).

The motherboard uses 12+1 Phases Digital Power Design and has got heatsinks over VRM for cooling. The motherboard provides enough power to run a flagship Intel Comet Lake or Rocket Lake processor easily. The motherboard looks modern and has a black and silver color scheme. Display connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.0 ports.

GIGABYTE B560M AORUS PRO AX Specifications
Socket Type	LGA 1200
Form Factor	Micro-ATX
Chipset	B560
Processor Support	Supports 11th and 10th Gen Intel Core Series Processors
RAM Support	DDR4 5333 MHz (O.C.), up to 128 GB, Dual Channel
Slots	DIMM x 4, PCIe x16 x 2, PCIe x1 x 1, M.2 x 2
Ports	SATA 6Gb/s x 6, USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C x 1, USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A x 2, USB 3.2 Gen1 x 2, USB 2.0 x 6
Features	7.1-Channel High Definition Audio, Direct 12+1 Phase Digital Power Design with DrMOS, Intel 2.5G GbE LAN, Intel WiFi 6 802.11ax 2T2R & BT5, RGB FUSION 2.0, ARGB & RGB Headers, M.2 Thermal Guard, Metal Armored PCIe x16 slot, VRM Heatsinks, Smart Fan 6, Pre-installed IO Shield, Q-Flash Plus Update BIOS Button, Hybrid Fan Headers with FAN STOP, 2-Way AMD CrossFire Support
Display Output	HDMI 2.0 x 1, DisplayPort 1.4 x 1

Buy GIGABYTE B560M AORUS PRO AX

Best Mini-ITX B560 Motherboard

GIGABYTE B560I AORUS PRO AX

[Thermal Backplate, Quite Feature-Packed, Q-Flash Plus Update BIOS Button]

If you are looking for a powerful and feature-rich mini-ITX B560 motherboard for your small form factor (SFF) build then GIGABYTE B560I AORUS PRO AX is one of the best options available. It may be a small motherboard but comes quite feature-packed and offers good performance. The motherboard comes with one steel armored PCIe x16 slot, dual M.2 slots with heatsinks, ARGB & RGB Headers, Intel WiFi 6 802.11ax 2T2R & BT5, 2.5G LAN, Q-Flash Plus Update BIOS Button, shielded and reinforced memory slots, Thermal Backplate, Pre-installed IO Shield, USB 3.2 Gen 2 port and supports DDR4 4600 MHz (OC) RAM up to 64 GB.

The motherboard comes with an 8+1 Phases Power Design and has got extended VRM heatsinks that offer a good amount of cooling. The ARGB lighting on the motherboard looks great and you can customize and sync it with compatible devices using RGB Fusion software from Gigabyte. Looks-wise, the motherboard is pretty attractive and has a modern feel to it. Display connectivity options at the back include one HDMI 2.0 and one DisplayPort 1.4 port.

GIGABYTE B560I AORUS PRO AX Specifications
Socket Type	LGA 1200
Form Factor	Mini-ITX
Chipset	B560
Processor Support	Supports 11th and 10th Gen Intel Core Series Processors
RAM Support	DDR4 4600 MHz (OC), up to 64 GB, Dual Channel
Slots	DIMM x 2, PCIe x16 x 1, M.2 x 2
Ports	SATA 6Gb/s x 4, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C x 1, USB 3.2 Gen 2 x 1, USB 3.2 Gen 1 x 4, USB 2.0 x 2
Features	7.1-Channel High Definition Audio, Q-Flash Plus Update BIOS Button, M.2 Thermal Guard, RGB FUSION 2.0 LED Lighting, ARGB & RGB Headers, Pre-installed IO Shield, Intel 2.5GbE LAN, Onboard Intel WiFi 6 802.11ax 2T2R & BT5 with AORUS Antenna, Extended MOSFET Heatsink and Multi-Layered PCH M.2 Heatsink, Shielded Memory Routing for Better Memory Overclocking, Direct 8+1 Phases Digital VRM Solution, Thermal baseplate, Smart Fan 6
Display Output	HDMI 2.0 x 1, DisplayPort 1.4 x 1

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Best Budget B560 Motherboard

ASRock B560 Pro4

[Great Value, RGB LED Lighting, Good Aesthetics, Base Frequency Boost (BFB) Technology]

If you are on a very tight budget building an entry-level build then I think ASRock B560 Pro4 is the best option available. ASRock B560 Pro4 is the only budget B560 motherboard that offers a good number of features at a lower price point and it also delivers a good amount of performance. The motherboard comes with two PCIe x16 slots (top one steel reinforced), triple M.2 slots (one with heatsink), Gigabit LAN, POST Status Checker, RGB & ARGB Headers, RGB LED Lighting, Water Pump Header, and supports DDR4 4800MHz (OC) RAM.

The motherboard comes with 8 Phase Power Design which is enough for an 11^th / 10^th generation Core i5 or Core i7 processor. The VRM on the motherboard is cooled by silver-colored heatsinks. One unique feature of this motherboard is the Base Frequency Boost (BFB) Technology that allows even a locked non-K series processor to run at a higher speed than default by increasing their base TDP. It is not traditional overclocking in the technical sense but you may benefit from higher speeds in certain applications. The motherboard looks good and has got black, gray, and silver elements in terms of color scheme. For display connectivity, the board comes with one HDMI 2.0 and one DisplayPort 1.4 port. So, if you want the best budget B560 motherboard then just go for it without any second thought.

ASRock B560 Pro4 Specification
Socket Type	LGA 1200
Form Factor	ATX
Chipset	B560
Processor Support	Supports 10th Gen Intel Core Processors and 11th Gen Intel Core Processors (LGA1200)
RAM Support	DDR4 4800MHz (OC), up to 128 GB, Dual Channel
Slots	DIMM x 4, PCIe x16 x 2, PCIe x1 x 2, M.2 x 3
Ports	SATA 6Gb/s x 3, USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C x 1, USB 3.2 Gen1 x 8, USB 2.0 x 4
Features	7.1-Channel High Definition Audio, 8 Phase Power Design, M.2 Key-E for WiFi, Intel Gigabit LAN, M.2 Heatsink, Base Frequency Boost (BFB) Technology, RGB & ARGB Headers, ASRock Polychrome RGB Sync, VRM Heatsinks, Reinforced Steel PCIe x16 Slot, Nahimic Audio by Steelseries, POST Status Checker, Front USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C, Water Pump Header, Full Spike Protection
Display Output	HDMI 2.0 x 1, DisplayPort 1.4 x 1

Buy ASRock B560 Pro4

Dual LAN B560 Motherboard

MSI MAG B560 TORPEDO – A well-built ATX B560 motherboard that comes with dual LAN (2.5G + 1G) but lacks Integrated Wi-Fi 6. In terms of quality, features, and performance, the motherboard is Identical to MSI MAG B560 TOMAHAWK WIFI.

Final Words

In the end, I would like to say that B560 motherboards are a great choice for mainstream users who are on a budget and are not into overclocking. The motherboards deliver good performance and the top of the line B560 motherboards do come with a great set of features. If you are facing any doubts in selecting the right B560 motherboard for your build then you can ask me your queries in the comment section below.